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

Robertson - Fitzroy Falls' population was around 3,891 as of February 2026. This reflected an increase of 62 people from the 2021 Census figure of 3,829. The change was inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 3,881 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density was 7.8 persons per square kilometer. The area's growth rate of 1.6% since the census was within 2.0 percentage points of its SA3 area's growth rate of 3.6%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 50.9% to overall population gains, with all migration drivers being positive factors.

AreaSearch used ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group were applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the area's population was projected to decline by 313 persons, but specific age cohorts like those aged 85 and over were expected to grow, with a projection of an increase of 57 people in this group.

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 approximately 12 dwelling approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, a total of 62 homes received approval, with an additional 2 approved so far in FY-26. On average, each new dwelling constructed over these years accommodated around 1.6 new residents per year.

This has resulted in balanced supply and demand dynamics, indicating stability in the market. The average construction cost value for new homes is $922,000, suggesting developers are focusing on premium developments. Commercial approvals this financial year totaled $1.4 million, reflecting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to the rest of NSW, Robertson - Fitzroy Falls has significantly lower building activity, at 50% below the regional average per capita. This limited new construction often reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings.

The area's development level is also below the national average, indicating its established nature and potential planning constraints. All recent developments have been detached houses, maintaining the area's low-density character and attracting space-seeking buyers. As of now, there are an estimated 409 people per dwelling approval in the area. With stable or declining population projections, housing demand pressures in Robertson - Fitzroy Falls are expected to remain relatively low, benefiting potential buyers.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 34 projects likely affecting this region. Notable initiatives include Calderwood Valley Master-Planned Community, Yellow Rock Road Upgrade, Moss Vale Bypass Stage 1, and Forest Reach, with the following list highlighting those most relevant.

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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. As of September 2025, its unemployment rate is 0.8%. Over the past year, employment grew by 3.5%.

In comparison to Rest of NSW's 3.8% unemployment rate and 61.5% participation rate, Robertson Fitzroy Falls has a 3.0% lower unemployment rate and similar participation rate. Home working is prevalent at 34.9%, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key employment sectors are construction, healthcare & social assistance, and agriculture, forestry & fishing. The area notably concentrates in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with levels twice the regional average.

However, health care & social assistance is under-represented at 11.1% compared to Rest of NSW's 16.9%. Local employment opportunities appear limited based on Census population data. Between September 2024 and 2025, employment rose by 3.5%, labour force by 3.7%, increasing unemployment slightly by 0.1 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of NSW's declining employment (-0.5%) and labour force (-0.1%), and higher unemployment increase (0.4%). Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Robertson Fitzroy Falls' employment mix suggests local growth of 6.2% in five years and 12.9% in ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Robertson - Fitzroy Falls SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $52,534 and an average of $78,467. Nationally, the median was $51,920 and the average was $73,275. The Rest of NSW had a median of $52,390 and an average of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $57,189 (median) and $85,419 (average). Census 2021 income data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Robertson - Fitzroy Falls cluster around the 59th percentile nationally. The $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominated with 31.5% of residents (1,225 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 the remaining 0.7% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This is in contrast to Non-Metro NSW's dwelling structure, which was 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. The home ownership rate in Robertson-Fitzroy Falls stood at 52.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.6% and rented ones at 14.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent in the area was $440, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $330. Nationally, Robertson-Fitzroy Falls' median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,167 is higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and its median weekly rent of $440 is 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 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 higher proportion of residents with university qualifications than the broader areas of Rest of NSW (21.3%) and its SA4 region (22.4%), with 31.8% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications. This is indicative of a strong educational advantage for the area, with bachelor degrees being the most common at 20.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.8%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 39.5% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (13.6%) and certificates (25.9%). Educational participation is notably high in the area, with 27.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes primary education (9.7%), secondary education (9.6%), and tertiary education (3.2%).

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

Robertson - Fitzroy Falls has 136 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These are covered by 24 different routes, collectively providing 277 weekly passenger trips. The average distance to the nearest stop is 183 meters. Most residents commute outward from this primarily residential area. Car remains the dominant mode at 91%, with 6% walking. Vehicle ownership averages 2.0 per dwelling, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 34.9% of residents work from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 39 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 2 weekly trips per stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

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

Robertson - Fitzroy Falls demonstrates excellent health outcomes according to AreaSearch's assessment. The prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups is very low.

Approximately 58% (~2,256 people) have private health cover, compared to 51.9% in Rest of NSW. Arthritis and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 10.1 and 7.9% of residents respectively. 66.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.3% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among working-age adults are generally typical. The area has 27.1% (1,055 people) of residents aged 65 and over, higher than the 23.4% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, ranking even higher than the general population nationally.

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 had low 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 dominant religion, comprising 57.0%. Judaism was overrepresented at 0.4%, compared to 0.1% regionally.

Top ancestry groups were English (32.7%), Australian (27.9%), and Irish (11.1%). Hungarian, Scottish, and Maltese groups were notably more prevalent than regional averages: Hungarian at 0.6% vs 0.2%, Scottish at 10.2% vs 8.0%, Maltese at 0.6% vs 0.4%.

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 well above the national average of 38. The 55-64 age group makes up 17.5% of the population in Robertson-Fitzroy Falls, compared to 12.9% in Rest of NSW and 11.2% nationally. Meanwhile, the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 7.1%. Post the 2021 Census, the 15-24 age group has grown from 10.3% to 11.9%, while the 75-84 cohort increased from 8.0% to 9.5%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort has declined from 14.9% to 12.2%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Robertson-Fitzroy Falls's age profile. The 85+ age cohort is projected to increase 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 trend. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 35-44 and 0-4 cohorts.