Robertson - Fitzroy Falls

Robertson - Fitzroy Falls has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Robertson - Fitzroy Falls's population is around 3,891 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 62 people (1.6%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,829 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 3,881 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 36 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 7.8 persons per square kilometer, providing ample space per person. Robertson - Fitzroy Falls's 1.6% growth since the census positions it within 2.0 percentage points of the SA3 area (3.6%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 50.9% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers, including interstate migration and natural growth, were positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilizes the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering the projected demographic shifts, projections indicate a decline in overall population, with the area's population expected to shrink by 313 persons by 2041 according to this methodology. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 85 and over age group, which is projected to expand by 57 people. See the age section for more details.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Robertson - Fitzroy Falls according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Robertson - Fitzroy Falls has experienced around 12 dwellings receiving development approval annually, with 62 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 4 so far in FY-26. Given an average of 1.6 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply and demand seem well-matched, fostering stable market dynamics, while new homes are being built at an average value of $922,000, showing that developers are focusing on the premium market with high-end developments. Additionally, $1.4 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, suggesting a predominantly residential focus.

Relative to the Rest of NSW, Robertson - Fitzroy Falls records markedly lower building activity (50.0% below regional average per person). This constrained new construction usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. This level is similarly under the national average, indicating the area's established nature and suggesting potential planning limitations. Furthermore, recent development has been entirely comprised of detached houses, preserving the area's low density nature, with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated count of 409 people in the area per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment.

With population projections showing stability or decline, Robertson - Fitzroy Falls should see reduced housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers.

Robertson - Fitzroy Falls has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 34 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Calderwood Valley Master-Planned Community, Yellow Rock Road Upgrade, Moss Vale Bypass Stage 1, and Forest Reach, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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Employment conditions in Robertson - Fitzroy Falls rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Robertson - Fitzroy Falls possesses a well-educated workforce with diverse sector representation, an unemployment rate of just 0.9%, and 2.5% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 2,021 residents are in work, while the unemployment rate is 3.1% below Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%, and workforce participation is on par with Regional NSW's 61.3%. Based on Census responses, a high 34.9% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The dominant employment sectors among residents include construction, health care & social assistance, and agriculture, forestry & fishing. The area demonstrates a particularly notable concentration in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with employment levels at 2.0 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance is under-represented, with only 11.1% of the Robertson - Fitzroy Falls workforce compared to 16.9% in Regional NSW. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, during the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 2.5% and the labour force increased by 2.9%, resulting in unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points. By comparison, Regional NSW recorded an employment decline of 1.2%, a labour force decline of 0.8%, with unemployment rising 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Robertson - Fitzroy Falls. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to the Robertson - Fitzroy Falls employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 12.9% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-23, the Robertson - Fitzroy Falls SA2's median income among taxpayers is $52,534, with an average of $78,467. This is well above average nationally, and compares to Regional NSW's median of $52,390 and average of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $57,189 (median) and $85,419 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Robertson - Fitzroy Falls cluster around the 59th percentile nationally. The data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 31.5% of residents (1,225 people), aligning with the region where this cohort likewise represents 29.9%. After housing costs, residents retain 88.1% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Robertson - Fitzroy Falls is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure within Robertson - Fitzroy Falls, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 99.3% houses and 0.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Robertson - Fitzroy Falls was well beyond that of Regional NSW, at 52.8%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (32.6%) or rented (14.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Regional NSW average at $2,167, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $440, compared to Regional NSW's $1,733 and $330. Nationally, Robertson - Fitzroy Falls's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

Robertson - Fitzroy Falls has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households dominate at 76.3% of all households, comprising 28.9% couples with children, 37.8% couples without children, and 8.9% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 23.7%, with lone person households at 21.5% and group households comprising 2.1% of the total. The median household size of 2.5 people is larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

The educational profile of Robertson - Fitzroy Falls exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Educational attainment in Robertson - Fitzroy Falls significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 31.8% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 21.3% in Rest of NSW and 22.4% in SA4 region. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 20.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.8%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 39.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (13.6%) and certificates (25.9%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 27.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.7% in primary education, 9.6% in secondary education, and 3.2% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Public transport analysis reveals 136 active transport stops operating within Robertson - Fitzroy Falls, comprising a mix of trains and buses. These stops are serviced by 24 individual routes, collectively providing 277 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 183 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 91%, with 6% walking. Vehicle ownership averages 2.0 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. A high 34.9% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 39 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 2 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.

Robertson - Fitzroy Falls's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data demonstrates outstanding results across Robertson - Fitzroy Falls, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. There is a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups, and the rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 58% of the total population (~2,256 people), compared to 51.9% across Regional NSW.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 10.1% and 7.9% of residents, respectively, while 66.5% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 27.1% of residents aged 65 and over (1,055 people), which is higher than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

Robertson - Fitzroy Falls is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Robertson - Fitzroy Falls was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 84.5% of its population born in Australia, 90.3% being citizens, and 96.5% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Robertson - Fitzroy Falls is Christianity, which makes up 57.0% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Judaism, which comprises 0.4% of the population, compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Robertson - Fitzroy Falls are English, comprising 32.7% of the population, Australian, comprising 27.9% of the population, and Irish, comprising 11.1% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Hungarian is notably overrepresented at 0.6% of the population (vs 0.2% regionally), Scottish at 10.2% (vs 8.0%) and Maltese at 0.6% (vs 0.4%).

Robertson - Fitzroy Falls ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

With a median age of 50, Robertson - Fitzroy Falls notably exceeds the Regional NSW figure of 43 and is well above the 38-year national average. The 55 - 64 age group shows strong representation at 17.5% compared to Regional NSW, whereas the 25 - 34 cohort is less prevalent at 7.1%. This 55 - 64 concentration is well above the national 11.2%. Following the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 10.3% to 11.9% of the population, while the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 8.0% to 9.5%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 14.9% to 12.2%. Demographic modeling suggests Robertson - Fitzroy Falls's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 85+ age cohort is projected to increase markedly, expanding by 52 people (84%) from 62 to 115. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 96% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 35 to 44 and 0 to 4 cohorts.