Robertson

Robertson is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Robertson's population was 4,870 as of the 2021 Census. By May 2026, it had increased to around 5,764, a growth of 894 people (18.4%). This increase is inferred from an estimated resident population of 5,745 in June 2025 and the addition of 130 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 3,033 persons per square kilometer, placing Robertson in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessments. Robertson's growth rate exceeded both the national average (9.3%) and its SA3 area during this period, making it a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 96.3% of overall population gains recently.

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 and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort when utilising state projections. Based on projected demographic shifts, Robertson is expected to increase by around 550 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of approximately 9.2% over the 16-year period, just below the median national statistical area increase.

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

Robertson has recorded approximately 30 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25151 homes were approved, with a further 14 approved in FY26 so far. On average, 2.2 people moved to the area per new home constructed over these five years, indicating solid demand that supports property values.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $258,000, which is below regional levels, suggesting more affordable housing choices for buyers. This financial year has seen $6.6 million in commercial approvals, indicating limited focus on commercial development. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Robertson shows moderately higher construction activity, with 37.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period.

While this balances buyer choice and supports current property values, construction activity has eased recently. All new construction has been detached houses, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character focused on family homes appealing to those seeking space. Developers are constructing more detached housing than the existing pattern implies, reflecting persistent strong demand for family homes despite densification trends. Robertson reflects a highly mature market with around 887 people per dwelling approval. Looking ahead, Robertson is expected to grow by 531 residents through to 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Robertson has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified four projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include Henson Road Industrial Estate, Macgregor State High School Major Upgrade & Expansion (scheduled for completion in 2023), Macgregor Gardens Retirement Village Expansion (commenced July 2021), and Nathan Sciences Precinct Redevelopment (expected to commence Q4 2022).

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The labour market in Robertson demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Robertson has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 3.6%, with an estimated employment growth of 2.7% over the past year. As of December 2025, 2,799 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.5% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation in Robertson lags behind Greater Brisbane at 57.4% compared to 69.6%. According to Census responses, 16.4% of residents work from home, with Covid-19 lockdown impacts considered. The leading employment industries are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food. Robertson has a particular specialization in accommodation & food, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level.

Construction, however, has limited presence at 5.5% compared to the regional average of 9.0%. The predominantly residential area offers limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 2.7%, labour force grew by 2.8%, resulting in a slight increase in unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.2% and a decrease in unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Robertson's employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to Robertson's employment mix.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Robertson SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $42,947 and an average income of $55,580 in financial year 2023, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This was lower than the national average, contrasting with Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799 during the same period. By March 2026, considering a Wage Price Index growth of 11.36%, estimated incomes would be approximately $47,826 (median) and $61,894 (average). In 2021 Census figures, individual incomes were at the 20th percentile ($660 weekly), while household income was at the 45th percentile. Income analysis showed that 30.2% of residents (1,740 people) fell into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, aligning with regional levels where this cohort represented 33.3%. After housing expenses, 85.5% of income remained for other expenses. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 6th decile.

Robertson displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Robertson's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 69.3% houses and 30.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Robertson was at 42.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 20.5% and rented ones at 37.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Robertson was $1,950, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure in Robertson was $400, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Robertson's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were above the national figure of $375.

Robertson features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 70.0% of all households, including 31.9% couples with children, 26.5% couples without children, and 9.7% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 30.0%, with lone person households at 21.6% and group households making up 8.3%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Robertson shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Robertson's educational attainment exceeds broader benchmarks significantly. Among residents aged 15+, 48.6% hold university qualifications compared to 25.7% in Queensland (QLD) and 30.4% nationally. This high level of educational attainment positions Robertson strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common, at 28.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 16.8% and graduate diplomas at 3.0%.

Vocational pathways account for 19.9% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas making up 9.0% and certificates 10.9%. Educational participation is notably high, with 32.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.6% in tertiary education, 7.4% in primary education, and 5.8% pursuing secondary education.

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

Robertson has 13 operational public transport stops, all serving bus routes. These stops are served by 14 different routes, offering a total of 2,937 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically living 234 meters from the nearest stop. In this predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 78%, with buses used by 13% and walking by 4%. On average, there are 1.4 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 16.4% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 419 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 225 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Robertson's health outcomes data shows notable results based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, indicating a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Approximately 47% (~2,732 people) of Robertson's total population has private health cover, which is lower than Greater Brisbane's 55.8%, but close to the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions in Robertson are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 5.8% and 5.0% of residents respectively.

Notably, 77.2% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.2%. As of the assessment, 20.8% (1,197 people) of Robertson's residents are aged 65 and over, which is higher than Greater Brisbane's 15.1%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Robertson are strong and largely align with national rankings for the general population.

Robertson is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Robertson has one of the most diverse populations in the country, with 65.1% speaking a language other than English at home and 62.8% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion, making up 35.2% of Robertson's population. However, Buddhism is significantly overrepresented, comprising 8.5%, compared to Greater Brisbane's average of 2.0%.

In terms of ancestry, Chinese people make up 30.1% of Robertson's population, higher than the regional average of 3.4%. The 'Other' category comprises 16.3%, also notably higher than the regional average of 9.4%. English ancestry is underrepresented at 12.9%, compared to the region's average of 26.8%. Other ethnic groups with notable representation include Korean (1.8% vs regional 0.5%), Indian (7.2% vs 2.0%), and Vietnamese (1.5% vs 0.8%).

Robertson's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Robertson's median age is nearly 37 years, closely matching Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and slightly below Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Robertson has a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 years (20.3%), but fewer residents aged 5-14 years (8.0%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.6%. According to the 2021 Census, Robertson's population has shifted since 2016, with the 25-34 age group increasing from 18.7% to 20.3%, and the 15-24 age group rising from 14.0% to 15.4%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group has decreased from 9.6% to 8.0%, and the 45-54 age group has dropped from 10.6% to 9.2%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Robertson's age profile, with the 85+ cohort projected to grow by 154%, adding 354 residents to reach 585. The senior population aged 65 and above is expected to drive 76% of population growth, reflecting broader demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, the 0-4 and 5-14 age cohorts are projected to experience population declines.