Average rent in Romsey, VIC — 2026
Romsey sits in the Macedon Ranges local government area, 55km from the Melbourne CBD, with a population of around 10,765 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $365/week — above the Victoria state median of $363/week. 10% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.
$365/wk
ABS 2021 Census median
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Suburb at a glance
- Population
- 10,765
- Median age
- 41
- Distance to Melbourne
- 55 km
- Households renting
- 10%
- Separate houses
- 98%
- Flats / apartments
- 0%
- Born overseas
- 10%
- Top occupation
- Technicians and Trades Workers
- LGA
- Macedon Ranges
ABS 2021
Renting in Romsey
Romsey runs roughly with the Victoria state median — renters typically pay $365/week, close to the $363/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (86% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 10% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (98%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 41 and a population around 10,765. The most common occupation is Technicians and Trades Workers, and 10% of residents were born overseas. Romsey is 55km from Melbourne, and rent trajectories here tend to track the state average rather than running ahead of it — but state rent indices have moved since 2021, so double-check against the live figure above.
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