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 November 2025. This showed an increase of 1,263 people, a 7.5% rise from the 2021 Census figure of 16,861. The growth was inferred from ABS estimates: 18,119 in June 2024 plus five new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a population density of 2,175 persons per square kilometer, higher than average national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Robina - East's 7.5% growth exceeded the SA3 area's 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 are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. However, these state projections lack age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Considering projected demographic shifts, regional areas nationally are expected to have above median population growth. Robina - East is projected to expand by 3,455 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 19.0% over the 17 years based on latest annual ERP population numbers.

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 annually over the past five financial years, totalling 212 homes. As of FY26, 22 approvals have been recorded. This area has seen an average of 5.3 new residents per year for every home built between FY21 and FY25, indicating demand significantly outpaces supply, which typically influences prices upwards and intensifies competition among buyers. New properties are constructed at an average value of $469,000, somewhat higher than regional norms, reflecting 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 the Rest of Qld, Robina - East has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and places among the 65th percentile nationally for areas assessed, though building activity has accelerated in recent years. This activity is below average nationally, 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 represents a significant change from the current housing mix of 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, reflecting a highly mature market.

Population forecasts indicate Robina - East will gain 3450 residents through to 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. 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

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 46 such projects that could potentially impact the area. Notable among these are Cienna Varsity Ridge, Robina Hospital Expansion (scheduled for completion in 2021), Varsity Lakes Coles Shopping Centre (opened on 3rd April 2015), and Robina Private Hospital Expansion (commenced in late 2017). The following list details those projects deemed most relevant.

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

Robina East has a well-educated workforce with strong representation in essential services. Its unemployment rate is 2.5%, lower than the Queensland average of 4.1%.

Over the past year, employment growth was estimated at 2.4%. As of September 2025, 10,095 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.6% below the regional average. Workforce participation is standard at 64.0%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training.

Notably, professional & technical services have a high concentration with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence at 0.3% compared to the regional average of 4.5%. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels in Robina East increased by 2.4%, while labour force grew by 2.5%. Unemployment remained essentially unchanged during this period. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment rise by 1.7% and unemployment increase by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 shows Queensland employment contracted by 0.01%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, closely aligned with the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Robina East's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 6.8% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, assuming constant population projections.

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

The Robina - East SA2 has a median income among taxpayers of $48,905 and an average income of $62,089 in the financial year 2022. This is according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. These figures compare to Rest of Qld's median income of $50,780 and average income of $64,844 respectively during the same period. Based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 13.99% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $55,747 (median) and $70,775 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household income ranks at the 56th percentile ($1,851 weekly), while personal income sits at the 39th percentile. The predominant income cohort in Robina - East SA2 is 33.5% of locals (6,071 people) with incomes between $1,500 and $2,999 per week. This pattern is similar to the surrounding region where 31.7% of residents fall within this income range. High housing costs consume 17.7% of income in Robina - East SA2. Despite this, disposable income ranks 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

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

Robina - East features high concentrations of group 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 constitute 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 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%, exceeding both the Rest of Qld average at 20.6% and the SA4 region average at 25.4%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 19.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 6.6% and graduate diplomas at 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 education, 8.7% in tertiary education, and 7.8% pursuing 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 operating, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 7 different routes that together provide 1429 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 205 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 204 trips per day across all routes, which equates to 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 demonstrates above-average health outcomes for both young and elderly populations.

Common health conditions have a low prevalence in this area. Approximately 51% of the total population (~9,170 people) has private health cover. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (7.1%) and asthma (6.9%). A majority of residents, 72.2%, report having no medical ailments, compared to 71.7% in the rest of Queensland. As of 30 June 2018, 17.8% of residents are aged 65 and over (3,231 people). Health outcomes among seniors in Robina East are particularly strong, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

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 has a higher level of cultural diversity compared to most local markets, with 17.5% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 34.7% born overseas. Christianity is the dominant religion in Robina-East, making up 49.4% of the population there. However, Judaism is notably overrepresented, comprising 0.3% of Robina-East's population compared to the region-wide figure of 0.3%.

The top three ancestry groups in Robina-East are English at 28.7%, Australian at 21.9%, and Other at 9.0%. Some ethnic groups show significant differences in representation: New Zealanders make up 1.6% of Robina-East's population compared to the regional figure of 1.5%, South Africans comprise 1.1% versus the regional 0.8%, and Hungarians are present at 0.4% each in both areas.

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

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 years. The 15-24 age group makes up 16.3% of the population in Robina - East, higher than Rest of Qld's percentage. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort comprises 9.7%, lower than Rest of Qld's figure. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 25 to 34 age group has increased from 12.0% to 14.2%, while the 15 to 24 cohort has risen from 14.5% to 16.3%. However, the 5 to 14 cohort has decreased from 12.7% to 11.0%, and the 65 to 74 group has fallen from 10.4% to 8.8%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Robina - East. Notably, the 25 to 34 age group is projected to grow by 45%, reaching 3,742 people from 2,579. Conversely, both the 15 to 24 and 55 to 64 cohorts are expected to see population declines.