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, as of November 2025, is around 3893, reflecting a 1.7% increase since the 2021 Census which reported 3829 people. This growth is inferred from ABS estimated resident population of 3881 in June 2024 and an additional 35 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 7.8 persons per square kilometer. Robertson-Fitzroy Falls' growth rate of 1.7% since census is within 1.4 percentage points of its SA3 area's growth rate of 3.1%. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 50.9% of overall population gains, although all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth were positive factors. AreaSearch adopts 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 from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. According to these projections, the area's population is expected to decline by 313 persons by 2041, with specific age cohorts like the 85 and over group 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 had approximately 12 dwellings receiving development approval 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, over these years, each new dwelling constructed resulted in an increase of about 1.6 residents per year.

This suggests a balance between supply and demand, maintaining stable market conditions. The average construction value of new homes was around $853,000, indicating a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY-26, commercial approvals amounted to $1.4 million, reflecting a predominantly residential focus in the area. Compared to the rest of NSW, Robertson - Fitzroy Falls has shown significantly lower building activity, approximately 50.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings.

The level is also below the national average, suggesting the area's established nature and potential planning limitations. Recent development in the area has been entirely comprised of detached houses, preserving its low density nature. This emphasis on detached housing attracts space-seeking buyers. As of now, there are an estimated 409 people per dwelling approval in the area, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment. Population projections indicate stability or decline in Robertson - Fitzroy Falls, suggesting reduced housing demand pressures in the future, which could benefit potential buyers.

Robertson - Fitzroy Falls has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 42ndth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 34 projects that are likely to impact the area. Notable projects include Calderwood Valley Master-Planned Community, Yellow Rock Road Upgrade, Moss Vale Bypass Stage 1, and Forest Reach. The following list details 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. Its unemployment rate was 0.7% in June 2025, with estimated employment growth of 3.0% over the previous year.

As of that date, 1976 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate 3.0% below Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%. Workforce participation was 58.8%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Major employment sectors include construction, health care & social assistance, and agriculture, forestry & fishing. Agriculture, forestry & fishing has notable concentration, with employment levels at 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 data analysis. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 3.0%, labour force grew by 2.6%, leading to a unemployment rate decrease of 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw employment decline by 0.1%, labour force growth of 0.3%, and unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points. State-level data from Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with a state unemployment rate of 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Robertson Fitzroy Falls' employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 12.9% over 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 released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022. Robertson - Fitzroy Falls SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $49,309 and an average of $75,653. Nationally, the median was $51,838 and the average was $74,620. Rest of NSW's median was $49,459 with an average of $62,998. As of September 2025, estimates based on Wage Price Index growth would be approximately $55,527 (median) and $85,193 (average). Census 2021 showed household incomes in Robertson - Fitzroy Falls clustered around the 59th percentile nationally. The $1,500 - $2,999 income bracket dominated with 31.5% of residents. After housing costs, residents retained 88.1% of their income. 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

The dwelling structure in Robertson - Fitzroy Falls, as per the latest Census, consisted of 99.3% houses and 0.7% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is compared to Non-Metro NSW's 90.6% houses and 9.4% other dwellings. The home ownership rate in Robertson - Fitzroy Falls was 52.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.6% and rented ones at 14.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area, as of a specific date, was $2,167, aligning with Non-Metro NSW's average. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent figure stood at $440 compared to Non-Metro NSW's $430. Nationally, Robertson - Fitzroy Falls' mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were 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 account for 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 constitute the remaining 23.7%, with lone person households at 21.5% and group households comprising 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 compared to broader areas. Specifically, 31.8% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, surpassing the Rest of NSW's 21.3% and the SA4 region's 22.4%. This advantage is reflected in various qualifications: bachelor degrees at 20.9%, postgraduate qualifications at 7.8%, and graduate diplomas at 3.1%. Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 39.5% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas at 13.6% and certificates at 25.9%.

Educational participation is 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 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. These include train and bus services. There are 21 different routes operating in the area.

Together, these provide 374 weekly passenger trips. The average distance residents live from the nearest stop is 184 meters. Services run an average of 53 times per day across all routes, which equates to about two trips per week for each individual 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. Common health conditions are seen across both young and old age cohorts at a fairly standard level.

Approximately 57% of the total population (~2,222 people) have private health cover, compared to 66.3% in Rest of NSW. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 10.1 and 7.9% of residents respectively. About 66.5% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 64.8% in Rest of NSW. Around 27.2% of residents are aged 65 and over (1,058 people). Health outcomes among seniors exceed those of the general population in many metrics.

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% born in Australia, 90.3% being citizens, and 96.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, at 57.0%. Judaism was overrepresented at 0.4%, compared to 0.3% regionally.

The top three ancestry groups were English (32.7%), Australian (27.9%), and Irish (11.1%). Notably, Hungarian (0.6%) and Scottish (10.2%) were also overrepresented.

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 age group of 55-64 years is strongly represented at 17.2%, compared to Rest of NSW's percentage, while the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 6.9%. This concentration of the 55-64 age group is significantly higher than the national average of 11.2%. According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 15-24 years has increased from 10.3% to 12.1%, while those aged 75-84 have risen 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 that Robertson-Fitzroy Falls' age profile will change significantly. The 85+ age cohort is projected to increase by 55 people (94%), from 59 to 115. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 88% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 75-84 and 35-44 cohorts.