Robertson - Fitzroy Falls
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Robertson-Fitzroy Falls' population, as of August 2025, is approximately 3,894, reflecting a growth of 65 people since the 2021 Census. This increase represents a 1.7% change from the previous population count of 3,829. The estimated resident population in June 2024 was 3,882, with an additional 35 validated new addresses contributing to this growth. This results in a population density ratio of 7.8 persons per square kilometer. Robertson-Fitzroy Falls' 1.7% growth since the census is within 1.2 percentage points of its SA3 area's 2.9%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration drove primary population growth, contributing approximately 50.9% of overall gains.

However, all migration factors including interstate and natural growth were positive influences. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the area's population is projected to decrease by 313 persons. However, certain age cohorts are expected to grow, notably the 85 and over age group, which is projected to expand by 57 people.

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 received approximately 12 dwelling approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, a total of 62 homes were approved, with one more approved so far in FY-26. On average, each new dwelling constructed over these years attracted 1.6 new residents per year.

This suggests a balanced supply and demand dynamic, with stable market conditions. The average construction value of new homes was $853,000, indicating a focus on premium developments targeting high-end buyers. In FY-26, commercial approvals totaled $1.4 million, reflecting a predominantly residential development trend in the area. Compared to the rest of NSW, Robertson - Fitzroy Falls has shown significantly lower building activity, 50.0% below the regional average per capita. This constrained construction environment typically supports demand and pricing for existing dwellings due to limited new supply.

Additionally, this level is also below the national average, suggesting the area's established character and potential planning restrictions. All recent development in Robertson - Fitzroy Falls has been comprised of detached houses, maintaining its low-density nature and attracting buyers seeking spacious living arrangements. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 409 people, reflecting its quiet and low-activity development environment. Population projections indicate stability or decline, which should ease housing demand pressures and benefit potential buyers in the area.

Robertson - Fitzroy Falls has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 40thth percentile nationally

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

Robertson Fitzroy Falls has an educated workforce with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate in June 2025 was 0.7%.

Employment grew by 3.0% over the past year. As of June 2025, 1976 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate 3.0% lower than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%. Workforce participation is 58.8%, close to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Dominant sectors include construction, health care & social assistance, and agriculture, forestry & fishing.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing has particularly high employment levels at twice the regional average. However, health care & social assistance is under-represented, with only 11.1% of Robertson Fitzroy Falls' workforce compared to Rest of NSW's 16.9%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited based on Census data comparison between working population and resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 3.0%, labour force grew by 2.6%, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point decrease in unemployment. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw employment decline by 0.1%, labour force growth of 0.3%, with unemployment rising by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project overall employment expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between sectors. Applying these projections to Robertson Fitzroy Falls' employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.2% over five years and 12.9% over ten years.

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

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022. Robertson - Fitzroy Falls had a median income among taxpayers of $49,309 and an average of $75,653. Nationally, the median was $51,816 and the average was $72,011. Compared to Rest of NSW's median of $49,459 and average of $62,998, Robertson - Fitzroy Falls had higher incomes. Based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022, current estimates for Robertson - Fitzroy Falls are approximately $55,527 (median) and $85,193 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows incomes in Robertson - Fitzroy Falls cluster around the 60th percentile nationally. The $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominated with 31.5% of residents (1,226 people). After housing costs, residents retained 88.1% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 8th decile.

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

In Robertson - Fitzroy Falls, as per the latest Census evaluation, 99.3% of dwellings were houses, with 0.7% being other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, or 'other' dwellings. This is in contrast to Non-Metro NSW's dwelling structure which comprised 90.6% houses and 9.4% other dwellings. The home ownership rate in Robertson - Fitzroy Falls was 52.8%, with mortgaged properties at 32.6% and rented ones at 14.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,167, aligning with Non-Metro NSW's average, while the median weekly rent figure stood at $440, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $430. Nationally, Robertson - Fitzroy Falls' median monthly mortgage repayments were higher at $2,167, and rents were substantially above the national average of $375 per week.

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

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

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

Robertson-Fitzroy Falls has a notably high educational attainment among its residents aged 15 and above. Specifically, 31.8% of these residents hold university qualifications, surpassing the broader benchmarks of 21.3% in Rest of NSW and 22.4% in the SA4 region. This advantage is attributed to a significant number holding bachelor degrees (20.9%), postgraduate qualifications (7.8%), and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 39.5% of residents aged 15 and above possessing them, primarily in the form of advanced diplomas (13.6%) and certificates (25.9%).

Educational participation is 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. The area's five schools have a combined enrollment of 220 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions with an ICSEA score of 1035, indicating balanced educational opportunities. These schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in nearby areas. School capacity is limited locally, with only 5.7 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 13.3, leading many families to travel for schooling.

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

Robertson-Fitzroy Falls has 128 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 21 individual routes that collectively facilitate 374 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 184 meters from the nearest stop.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 53 trips per day, equating to approximately two weekly trips per stop.

Robertson - Fitzroy Falls's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Robertson-Fitzroy Falls's health metrics closely align with national benchmarks, exhibiting a typical range of common health conditions across both younger and older age groups. Approximately 57% (~2,223 people) have private health cover, higher than Rest of NSW's 66.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (10.1%) and asthma (7.9%), with 66.5% reporting no medical ailments, compared to 64.8% in Rest of NSW. Around 27.2% (~1,058 people) are aged 65 or over. Health outcomes among seniors exceed those of 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, as per data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics Census 2016, showed a below-average cultural diversity with 84.5% of its population born in Australia, 90.3% being citizens, and 96.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 57.0% of the population. Notably, Judaism, at 0.4%, was slightly overrepresented compared to the Rest of NSW's 0.3%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (32.7%), Australian (27.9%), and Irish (11.1%). Some other ethnic groups showed notable divergences: Scottish was overrepresented at 10.2% versus the regional average of 9.6%, Hungarian at 0.6% versus 0.3%, and Maltese at 0.6% versus 0.5%.

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

Robertson - Fitzroy Falls has a median age of 50, which is higher than Rest of NSW's figure of 43 and the national average of 38. The age group of 55-64 years old makes up 17.2% of the population in Robertson - Fitzroy Falls, compared to 11.2% nationally and a lower percentage in Rest of NSW. The 25-34 age group is less prevalent at 6.9%. According to the 2021 Census, the 15-24 age group has increased from 10.3% to 12.1%, while the 75-84 cohort has grown from 8.0% to 9.5%. Conversely, the 45-54 age group has decreased from 14.9% to 12.5%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Robertson - Fitzroy Falls' age profile. The 85+ age cohort is projected to increase by 55 people (94%), from 59 to 115. The combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 88% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic trend. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 75-84 and 35-44 cohorts.