Robina - West
Statistical Area - sa2

Robina - West lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Robina - West's population is 9,607 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 803 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,804. The change is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 9,589 in June 2024 and an additional 186 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,449 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Robina - West's population growth of 9.1% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA3 area (7.2%) and the non-metro area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 66.8% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth were positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. Considering projected demographic shifts, exceptional growth is predicted over the period with an expected increase of 4,764 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, resulting in a total increase of 49.4% over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Robina - West was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Robina - West has averaged approximately 75 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 378 homes from FY-21 to FY-25. As of FY-26, no approvals have been recorded yet. On average, each home built between FY-21 and FY-25 has resulted in an additional 3.2 new residents. This has led to a significant demand exceeding supply, typically driving price growth and increased buyer competition.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $358,000. In the current financial year, there have been $79.4 million worth of commercial approvals, indicating high local commercial activity. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Robina - West records 121.0% more new home approvals per person. Recent construction comprises 2.0% standalone homes and 98.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a departure from existing housing patterns (currently 30.0% houses). This skew towards compact living offers affordable entry pathways, attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. The location has approximately 4815 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market.

Looking ahead, Robina - West is projected to grow by 4,746 residents by the year 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting stronger price growth.

Robina - West has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 28 projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include Gold Coast Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit, Robina Private Hospital Expansion, Cascade Robina, and Ombre Robina. The following list details projects of particular relevance.

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

Robina - West has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 2.5% as of June 2024, with an estimated employment growth of 2.3% over the past year.

As of June 2025, 5,356 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.4%, below Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is 61.7%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food services. Notably, professional & technical services have employment levels at 1.7 times the regional average, while agriculture, forestry & fishing shows lower representation at 0.3% versus the regional average of 4.5%.

The area has a worker-to-resident ratio of 1.3 as at the Census, functioning as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 2.3%, while labour force increased by 2.0%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of Qld saw employment grow by 1.8%, labour force expand by 2.0%, and unemployment rise by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across industry sectors. Applying these projections to Robina - West's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.0%% over five years and 14.2% over ten years.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022, Robina - West had a median income among taxpayers of $51,816. The average income stood at $65,785. This was just above the national average. It compared to levels of $50,780 and $64,844 across Rest of Qld respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $59,065 (median) and $74,988 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes all ranked modestly in Robina - West, between the 42nd and 50th percentiles. Income analysis revealed that 35.4% of the population, which consisted of 3,400 individuals, fell within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range. This mirrored the region where 31.7% occupied this bracket. Housing affordability pressures were severe, with only 78.6% of income remaining, ranking at the 37th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 6th decile.

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

Robina-West's dwelling structure in its latest Census evaluation showed 30.4% houses and 69.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasts with Non-Metro Qld's 50.9% houses and 49.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Robina-West was 30.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 27.3% and rented ones at 42.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,820, below Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,907. Median weekly rent in Robina-West was $540, higher than Non-Metro Qld's $500. Nationally, Robina-West's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,820 compared to Australia's average of $1,863, while rents were substantially higher at $540 against the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 70.4% of all households, including 23.9% couples with children, 31.4% couples without children, and 14.1% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 29.6%, with lone person households at 24.0% and group households making up 5.6%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

Robina - West performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes

The area's university qualification rate is 29.5% among residents aged 15+, exceeding the Rest of Qld average of 20.6% and the SA4 region's rate of 25.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 19.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.8%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 35.6% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas (13.7%) and certificates (21.9%).

Educational participation is high at 28.1%, including 8.0% in primary education, 7.1% in secondary education, and 6.9% pursuing tertiary education. The three schools in Robina-West have a combined enrollment of 1,992 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1007) and balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes two secondary schools and one K-12 school. Note: for schools showing 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

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

Robina - West has 24 active public transport stops. These comprise a mix of train and bus services. They are served by 32 individual routes that collectively provide 3,016 weekly passenger trips.

The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 298 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 430 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 125 weekly trips per stop.

Robina - West's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Robina West's health metrics closely align with national benchmarks.

Common health conditions are prevalent across both young and old age groups. Private health cover is at approximately 52%, or around 5034 people, which slightly exceeds the average for SA2 areas. The most frequent medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 8.0% and 7.8% of residents respectively. About 69.2% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 71.7% across the rest of Queensland. Approximately 19.7%, or 1888 people, are aged 65 and over, which is higher than the 17.1% in the rest of Queensland. Health outcomes among seniors in Robina West exceed average levels and even surpass those of the general population in health metrics.

Robina - West 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-West was found to have a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 18.9% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 35.8% born overseas as of the latest data. Christianity is the predominant religion in Robina-West, making up 49.3% of the population. Notably, Judaism is slightly overrepresented compared to the rest of Queensland, with 0.4% of the population identifying as such, compared to 0.3%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (29.9%), Australian (20.5%), and Other (9.3%). There are also notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: New Zealanders make up 1.5% of Robina-West's population compared to the regional average of 1.5%, Koreans comprise 1.0% versus 0.6%, and French individuals account for 0.8% compared to 0.7%.

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

The median age in Robina-West is 39 years, which is lower than Rest of Qld's average of 41 but close to the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 25-34 are prominent at 18.2%, while those aged 5-14 are comparatively smaller at 8.8%. Between 2021 and present, the median age decreased by 1.1 years from 40 to 39, indicating a shift towards a younger demographic. Key changes include the 25-34 age group growing from 14.8% to 18.2%, and the 35-44 cohort increasing from 13.8% to 15.1%. Conversely, the 65-74 cohort declined from 10.4% to 9.0%, and the 55-64 group dropped from 11.8% to 10.7%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Robina-West, with the 25-34 age group expected to grow by 73% (1,281 people), reaching 3,026 from 1,744.