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 was approximately 18,124 as of Aug 2025. This figure represents an increase of 1,263 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 16,861. The growth is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 18,119 in June 2024 and an additional 5 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a density ratio of 2,175 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Robina - East's growth rate of 7.5% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's growth rate of 7.2%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 86.3% of overall population gains in 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 by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, based on 2021 data and released in 2023. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 using 2022 data as the base year. Based on projected demographic shifts, regional areas nationally are expected to have above median population growth, with Robina - East projected to expand by 3,455 persons to 2041, representing a total increase of 19.0% over the 17-year period.

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 annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis, with 212 dwellings approved between FY-21 and FY-25, including one approval so far in FY-26. On average, each home built over the past five financial years has accommodated 5.3 new residents. This has led to demand outpacing supply, putting upward pressure on prices and increasing competition among buyers.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $557,000. Commercial approvals this financial year have totalled $14.5 million, indicating steady commercial investment activity in the area. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Robina - East records approximately 63% of building activity per person and ranks among the 65th percentile nationally in terms of development activity. However, recent periods have seen an increase in development activity. This is below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and suggesting possible planning constraints. New building activity in Robina - East consists of approximately 6.0% detached dwellings and 94.0% attached dwellings.

This skew towards compact living offers affordable entry pathways, attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This represents a significant change from the current housing mix, which is currently 70.0% houses, reflecting reduced availability of development sites and addressing shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. Robina - East has around 2269 people per dwelling approval, indicating a highly mature market. Population forecasts suggest Robina - East will gain approximately 3,450 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with 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

AreaSearch has identified 50 infrastructure projects that may impact the area. Key projects include Robina Hospital Expansion, Pacific Motorway M1 Upgrade from Varsity Lakes to Tugun, Burleigh Waters Master Plan Community, and Cienna Varsity Ridge. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

Professional plan users can use the search below to filter and access additional projects.

AreaSearch analysis reveals Robina - East significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Robina - East has an educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 2.4% as of June 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.0%. In June 2025, 9,986 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.5% lower than Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation was similar to Rest of Qld at 64.0%. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training.

The area shows strong specialization in professional & technical services with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level. Agriculture, forestry & fishing had limited presence with 0.3% employment compared to 4.5% regionally. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 2.0%, keeping the unemployment rate stable at 2.4%. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment rise by 1.8% and unemployment increase slightly to 4.1%. State-level data from Sep-25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.23%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, compared to the national rate of 4.5%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Robina - East's industry mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.8% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, though this is a simplified 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 postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Robina - East had a median income of $48,905 and an average income of $62,089. Nationally, incomes were higher. Rest of Qld had a median of $50,780 and an average of $64,844. Using Wage Price Index growth of 11.71% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of March 2025 would be approximately $54,632 (median) and $69,360 (average). Census data shows household income ranks at the 56th percentile ($1,851 weekly), with personal income at the 40th percentile. The $1,500 - 2,999 earnings bracket dominates with 33.5% of residents. High housing costs consume 17.7% of income, but disposable income ranks at the 55th percentile. Robina - East'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, consisted of 69.5% houses and 30.5% other dwellings. This compares to Non-Metro Qld's 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 stood at $540, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $500. Nationally, Robina - East's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially higher than 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 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 account for 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% and the SA4 region's 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 holding them, including advanced diplomas (13.2%) and certificates (22.0%).

Educational participation is high at 31.7%, with 9.5% in primary education, 8.7% in tertiary education, and 7.8% pursuing secondary education. Robina - East's schools have a combined enrollment of 1,054 students. The area has typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1043) with balanced educational opportunities. There is one primary and two secondary institutions. 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: 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 operating, all of which are bus stops. These stops are serviced by 7 different routes that collectively facilitate 1,429 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents residing on average 205 meters from their nearest transport stop.

Across all routes, service frequency averages at 204 trips per day, resulting in approximately 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 indicators with both younger and older age groups experiencing low prevalence of common health conditions.

Approximately 51%, or around 9,170 individuals, have private health cover, which is relatively low. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (7.1%) and asthma (6.9%), while 72.2% claim to be free from any ailments, compared to 71.7% in the rest of Queensland. As of 30 June 2021, 17.8%, or approximately 3,231 people, are aged 65 and over. Health outcomes among seniors in this area are notably strong, outperforming the general population in 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 shows higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 17.5% speaking a language other than English at home and 34.7% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion, accounting for 49.4%. Notably, Judaism's representation is over twice that of the rest of Queensland, at 0.3%.

Top ancestry groups are English (28.7%), Australian (21.9%), and Other (9.0%). Significant differences include New Zealanders at 1.6% (vs regional 1.5%), South Africans at 1.1% (vs 0.8%), and Hungarians at 0.4%.

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

The median age in Robina - East is 38 years, which is slightly below Rest of Qld's average of 41 but aligns with Australia's median age of 38. The 15-24 age group constitutes 16.3% of the population, higher than Rest of Qld, while the 55-64 cohort makes up 9.7%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 25 to 34 age group grew from 12.0% to 14.2%, and the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 14.5% to 16.3%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 12.7% to 11.0%, and the 65 to 74 group dropped from 10.4% to 8.8%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Robina - East, with the 25 to 34 age group expected to grow by 45% (1,162 people), reaching 3,742 from 2,579. Conversely, the 15 to 24 and 55 to 64 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.