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 18,355 as of May 2026. This figure reflects an increase of 1,494 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 16,861. The change is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 18,355 in June 2025 and five new addresses validated since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,203 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Robina - East's growth rate of 8.9% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's growth rate of 8.0%. This growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 94.7% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered 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, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 and based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Future population dynamics anticipate an above median growth for locations outside capital cities, with Robina - East expected to expand by 3,043 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total gain of 16.6% over the 16 years.

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

Robina - East has recorded approximately 42 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 212 homes were approved, with an additional 22 approved so far in FY-26. This results in an average of 5.3 people moving to the area per year for each dwelling built during this period.

This high demand exceeds new supply, leading to price growth and increased buyer competition. The average construction cost value of new properties is $469,000, which is higher than regional norms due to quality-focused development. In FY-26, commercial development approvals totalled $14.5 million, indicating moderate levels of commercial development in the area. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Robina - East has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 65th percentile nationally for areas assessed. However, building activity has accelerated in recent years despite being below the national average, suggesting potential planning limitations in the established area. New development in Robina - East consists of 6.0% detached dwellings and 94.0% medium to high-density housing.

This shift from the current housing mix (70.0% houses) is due to reduced availability of development sites and addresses shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. The location has approximately 2269 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market. Population forecasts estimate Robina - East will gain 3,043 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 46 potential impact projects. Key ones are Cienna Varsity Ridge, Robina Hospital Expansion (scheduled for completion by December 2021), Robina Private Hospital Expansion (expected finish in late 2022), and Varsity Lakes Coles Shopping Centre (opening planned for November 2023). The following list details those most likely to have relevance.

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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 sectors. The unemployment rate was 2.4% as of December 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.8%.

As of December 2025, 10,203 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.7%, below Regional Qld's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation was 67.5%, compared to Regional Qld's 64.5%. According to Census responses, 17.2% of residents worked from home. Leading employment industries were health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training.

The area had a high share of professional & technical jobs, at 1.6 times the regional level, but agriculture, forestry & fishing was under-represented at 0.3%. Employment opportunities appeared limited locally based on resident population vs working population count. During the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 2.8% and labour force increased by 2.6%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. Regional Qld recorded lower employment growth at 0.7%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia projected a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Robina - East's industry mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, though this was 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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that Robina - East SA2 had an income below the national average, with a median assessed at $51,719 and an average income of $64,845. This contrasts with Regional Qld's figures of a median income of $53,146 and an average income of $66,593. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Robina - East SA2 would be approximately $57,594 (median) and $72,211 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household income ranks at the 56th percentile ($1,851 weekly), while personal income sits at the 39th percentile. Distribution data shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 33.5% of the community (6,148 individuals). High housing costs consume 17.7% of income, placing disposable income at the 54th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

In Robina - East, as per the latest Census, 69.5% of dwellings were houses while 30.5% consisted of other types such as semi-detached homes and apartments. This differs from Regional Queensland's figures which stood at 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings respectively. Home ownership in Robina - East was recorded at 34.2%, similar to Regional Queensland's rate, with mortgaged dwellings accounting for 37.2% and rented ones making up 28.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,006, higher than Regional Queensland's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent figure stood at $540 compared to Regional Queensland's $345. Nationally, Robina - East's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863 while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 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 account for 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, which is larger than the Regional Queensland 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%, higher than the Rest of Qld average of 20.6% and the SA4 region's 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+, including advanced diplomas (13.2%) and certificates (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, served by seven routes offering 1,429 weekly passenger trips. Residents are typically within 205 meters of the nearest stop. Car is the dominant commuting mode at 92%. Average vehicle ownership is 1.6 per dwelling. In 2021 Census data, 17.2% of residents worked from home. Service frequency averages 204 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 21 weekly trips per stop.

Service frequency averages 204 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 21 weekly trips per individual 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 shows excellent health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Approximately 51% (~9,397 people) have private health cover, which is relatively low compared to other areas. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (7.1%) and asthma (6.9%). A majority (72.2%) report being completely clear of medical ailments, higher than the 67.6% reported across Regional Qld. Working-age residents have a notably healthy profile with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 18.1% (3,324 people) aged 65 and over, lower than the 20.4% in Regional 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, surveyed in 2016, had a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 17.5% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 34.7% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 49.4%. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented, comprising 0.3% compared to Regional Qld's 0.1%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (28.7%), Australian (21.9%), and Other (9.0%). Significant differences existed in the representation of New Zealanders (1.6% vs regional 0.9%), South Australians (1.1% vs 0.5%), and Hungarians (0.4% vs 0.2%).

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

The median age in Robina - East as of the 2021 Census was 38 years, slightly below Regional Queensland's average of 41 but matching Australia's national figure. The 15-24 age group constituted 15.6% of the population in Robina - East compared to Regional Queensland, while the 55-64 cohort made up 9.5%. According to post-Census data, the 25 to 34 age group grew from 12.0% to 14.2%, and the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 14.5% to 15.6%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group decreased from 12.7% to 11.0%, and the 55 to 64 cohort fell from 10.9% to 9.5%. Population forecasts for Robina - East indicate significant demographic changes by 2041. Notably, the 25 to 34 age group is projected to grow by 38%, adding 985 people and reaching a total of 3,601 from its previous count of 2,615. However, the 15 to 24 cohort is expected to decrease by 83 people.