Robina - East
Statistical Area - sa2

Population growth drivers in Robina - East are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Robina - East's population is approximately 18,124 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 1,263 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 16,861. The change is inferred from ABS estimates; the resident population was 18,119 in June 2024 and there were 5 validated new addresses after the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,175 persons per square kilometer, exceeding national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Robina - East's growth rate of 7.5% since the 2021 census exceeds that of its SA3 area (7.2%), indicating it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 86.3% 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 from 2023, based on 2021 data, are adopted. These state projections lack age category splits; proportional growth weightings align with ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort are applied where utilized. Based on projected demographic shifts, an above median population growth is expected nationally, with Robina - East projected to expand by 3,455 persons to 2041, representing a 19.0% increase over the 17 years.

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

Robina - East averaged approximately 42 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 212 homes. As of FY-26, there has been 1 approval recorded so far. This results in an average of 5.3 new residents per year for every home built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating that demand significantly outpaces supply. The average construction cost value of new properties is $469,000, which is somewhat higher than regional norms due to quality-focused development.

In the current financial year, $14.5 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development compared to other areas. Robina - East has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person compared to the Rest of Qld and places among the 65th percentile nationally for building activity. However, this activity has accelerated in recent years, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. New building activity shows 6.0% detached dwellings and 94.0% townhouses or apartments, indicating a shift towards compact living that offers affordable entry pathways and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This is a considerable change from the current housing mix of 70.0% houses, reflecting reduced availability of development sites and addressing shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. With around 2269 people per dwelling approval, Robina - East reflects a highly mature market.

Population forecasts indicate that the area will gain approximately 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.

Robina - East has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 46 projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include Cienna Varsity Ridge, Robina Hospital Expansion (due for completion in March 2023), Varsity Lakes Coles Shopping Centre (opened on 18th October 2019), and Robina Private Hospital Expansion (commenced in late 2020). The following list details projects most relevant to the area.

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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 prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 2.4%, lower than the rest of Queensland's 3.9%.

Employment grew by 2.0% over the past year. As of June 2025, 9,986 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.5% below the regional average and workforce participation at 64.0%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Leading industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. Professional & technical services have a notable concentration, with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence, at 0.3% compared to 4.5% regionally. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by Census data comparing working population and resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.0%, labour force grew by 2.0%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment rise by 1.8%, labour force grow by 2.0%, and unemployment increase by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% expansion over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Robina - East's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 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

Robina - East's median income among taxpayers was $48,905 and average income stood at $62,089 in the financial year 2022, according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This compares with figures for Rest of Qld's of $50,780 and $64,844 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, estimated median income as of September 2025 would be approximately $55,747 and average income around $70,775. According to the 2021 Census, household income ranked at the 56th percentile ($1,851 weekly) while personal income was at the 40th percentile. The predominant income cohort in Robina - East spans 33.5% of locals (6,071 people) with incomes between $1,500 and 2,999 per week, reflecting patterns seen in the surrounding region where 31.7% similarly occupy this range. High housing costs consume 17.7% of income, however strong earnings place disposable income at the 55th 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

Robina - East's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, had 69.5% houses and 30.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Non-Metro Qld had 50.9% houses and 49.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Robina - East was at 34.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 37.2% and rented ones at 28.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,006, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,907. The median weekly rent figure was $540, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $500. Nationally, Robina - East's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,006 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 educational profile is notable regionally with university qualification rates of 28.5% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the Rest of Qld average of 20.6% and the SA4 region average of 25.4%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 19.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 35.2% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 13.2% while certificates make up 22.0%.

Educational participation is high, with 31.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.5% in primary education, 8.7% in tertiary education, and 7.8% pursuing secondary education. Robina - East's three schools have a combined enrollment reaching 1,054 students as of the latest data. The area demonstrates typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1043) with balanced educational opportunities. Educational provision is split between one primary and two secondary institutions. Local school capacity is limited at 5.8 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 18.5, leading many families to travel for schooling. Note that where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

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 serviced by buses. These stops are covered by 7 different routes that together facilitate 1,429 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy good transport accessibility, with an average distance of 205 meters to the nearest stop.

The service frequency is 204 trips per day across all routes, translating to about 21 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Robina - East is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Robina - East shows superior health outcomes for both young and elderly populations with low prevalence of common health conditions.

Approximately 51% (~9,170 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%). Around 72.2% claim no medical ailments, slightly higher than the Rest of Qld's 71.7%. There are 3,231 residents aged 65 and over, comprising 17.8% of the population. Health outcomes among seniors are notably strong, outperforming general population health metrics.

Robina - East was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Robina-East, surveyed in June-August 2016, showed higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 17.5% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 34.7% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 49.4%. Judaism's representation was notably higher at 0.3%, compared to the Rest of Qld's 0.3%.

Top ancestry groups were English (28.7%), Australian (21.9%), and Other (9.0%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: New Zealanders made up 1.6% vs regional 1.5%, South Africans 1.1% vs 0.8%, and Hungarians 0.4% vs 0.4%.

Robina - East's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Robina - East is 38 years, slightly below Rest of Qld's average of 41 but in line with Australia's 38 years. The 15-24 age group makes up 16.3% of the population compared to Rest of Qld. The 55-64 cohort represents 9.7%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 25-34 age group grew from 12.0% to 14.2%, while the 15-24 cohort increased from 14.5% to 16.3%. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort declined from 12.7% to 11.0% and the 65-74 group dropped from 10.4% to 8.8%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Robina - East. Leading this shift, the 25-34 age group is expected to grow by 45%, reaching 3,742 people from 2,579. Conversely, the 15-24 and 55-64 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.