Robina - East

Population growth drivers in Robina - East are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Robina - East's population was around 18,124 as of February 2026. This figure reflects an increase of 1,263 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 16,861. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 18,119 in June 2024 and an additional five validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,175 persons per square kilometer, which is higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Robina - East's growth of 7.5% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's growth of 7.2%, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 86.3% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving population growth for the area.

AreaSearch adopts 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. These state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings are applied in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Moving forward, an above median population growth is projected for national regional areas, with Robina - East expected to grow by 3,455 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 19.0% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Robina - East among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Robina - East has averaged approximately 42 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 212 homes. As of FY-26, 22 approvals have been recorded. This results in an average of 5.3 new residents per year for every home built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating demand significantly outpaces supply. New properties are constructed at an average value of $469,000.

In comparison to the rest of Queensland, Robina - East has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person, placing it among the 65th percentile nationally. However, building activity has accelerated in recent years. New building activity shows 6.0% detached dwellings and 94.0% townhouses or apartments, reflecting a shift from the current housing mix of 70.0% houses. Robina - East reflects a highly mature market with around 2269 people per dwelling approval. Population forecasts indicate an increase of 3,450 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Additionally, $14.5 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development.

Robina - East has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 46 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Cienna Varsity Ridge, Robina Hospital Expansion, Varsity Lakes Coles Shopping Centre, and Robina Private Hospital Expansion. The following list details those most relevant.

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Robina - East ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Robina East has an educated workforce with high representation in essential services. Its unemployment rate is 2.5%, lower than the Rest of Queensland's 4.1%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.4%.

As of September 2025, there are 10,095 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.6% below the regional average. Workforce participation is similar to the Rest of Queensland at 67.8%. Approximately 17.2% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key employment industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training.

Robina East has a notable concentration in professional & technical services, with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average. However, agriculture, forestry & fishing have limited presence at 0.3% compared to the regional average of 4.5%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by the working population vs resident population count. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 2.4%, labour force grew by 2.5%, with unemployment remaining largely unchanged. In contrast, Rest of Queensland saw employment rise by 1.7%, labour force grow by 2.1%, and unemployment increase by 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Robina East's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

The Robina - East SA2 had a median income of $51,719 and an average income of $64,845 in financial year 2023, according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is below the national averages for Rest of Qld's median income of $53,146 and average income of $66,593 respectively. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $56,844 (median) and $71,271 (average), based on a 9.91% growth in wages since financial year 2023. In the 2021 Census, household income ranked at the 56th percentile ($1,851 weekly), while personal income was at the 39th percentile. The predominant income cohort spanned 33.5% of locals (6,071 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, similar to the surrounding region where 31.7% fell within this range. High housing costs consumed 17.7% of income, but strong earnings placed disposable income at the 54th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 7th decile.

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

Robina - East's dwelling structure in its latest Census evaluation showed 69.5% houses and 30.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Robina - East was 34.2%, similar to Non-Metro Qld, with the rest being mortgaged (37.2%) or rented (28.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,006, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,655 and Australia's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure in Robina - East was $540, substantially higher than the national figure of $375 but lower than Non-Metro Qld's $345.

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

Family households constitute 76.9% of all households, including 35.5% couples with children, 28.2% couples without children, and 12.5% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 23.1%, with lone person households at 18.6% and group households comprising 4.4%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

The educational profile of Robina - East exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 28.5%, exceeding the Rest of Qld average of 20.6%. This rate is also higher than that of the SA4 region at 25.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 19.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%).

Vocational credentials are held by 35.2% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 13.2% and certificates at 22.0%. Educational participation is high, with 31.7% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.5% in primary, 8.7% in tertiary, and 7.8% in secondary education.

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

Robina - East has 67 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 7 different routes that together facilitate 1,429 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 205 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outward, primarily by car (92%). On average, there are 1.6 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, 17.2% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 204 trips per day, resulting in approximately 21 weekly trips per stop.

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

Robina - East demonstrates excellent health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups. Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 51% of the total population (~9,279 people). The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.1 and 6.9% of residents respectively. 72.2% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 67.6% in Rest of Qld. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. 17.8% of residents are aged 65 and over (3,220 people), lower than the 20.4% in Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, aligning with national rankings for the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Robina - East was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Robina-East was found to be culturally diverse, with 17.5% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 34.7% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in Robina-East, comprising 49.4% of people. Judaism is overrepresented in Robina-East compared to the rest of Queensland, making up 0.3% of its population.

The top three ancestry groups are English (28.7%), Australian (21.9%), and Other (9.0%). Notably, New Zealanders comprise 1.6%, South Africans 1.1%, and Hungarians 0.4% of Robina-East's population, each higher than their respective regional percentages.

Robina - East's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Robina - East is 38 years, slightly below Rest of Qld's average of 41 but in line with Australia's median age of 38. The 15-24 age group comprises 16.5%, higher than Rest of Qld's percentage, while the 55-64 cohort makes up 9.4%. Post-2021 Census data indicates a decrease in median age to 38 from 39. Specifically, the 25-34 age group grew from 12.0% to 14.7%, and the 15-24 cohort increased from 14.5% to 16.5%. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort declined from 12.7% to 10.6%, and the 65-74 group dropped from 10.4% to 8.7%. By 2041, Robina - East's age composition is expected to shift notably, with the 25-34 cohort projected to grow by 1,075 people (40%), from 2,666 to 3,742. Conversely, numbers in the 15-24 age range are expected to fall by 30.