Robina - West

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 around 9,607 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 803 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,804 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 9,589 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 186 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,449 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Robina - West's growth of 9.1% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (7.2%) and the non-metro area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 66.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. Considering projected demographic shifts, exceptional growth is predicted over the period, with the area expected to increase by 4,764 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 49.4% in total 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 averaged around 75 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 378 homes. As of FY26, no approvals have been recorded yet. On average, each home built between FY21 and FY25 attracted 3.2 new residents. This high demand outpaces supply, typically leading to price growth and increased buyer competition.

New properties are constructed at an average cost of $358,000. In FY26, there have been $79.4 million in commercial approvals, indicating robust local commercial activity. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Robina-West records 121.0% more new home approvals per person. The recent construction comprises 2.0% standalone homes and 98.0% townhouses or apartments, offering affordable entry pathways for downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This shift marks a significant departure from the current housing pattern of 30.0% houses. Robina-West has approximately 4815 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market.

By 2041, it is projected to grow by 4746 residents. If development rates continue as they are, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting stronger price growth.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 28 projects that may affect this region. Notable ones are Gold Coast Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit, Robina Private Hospital Expansion, Robina Quarter, and Acuity Business Park Building 4. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Robina - West demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Robina-West has a well-educated workforce with strong representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 2.8% as of September 2025, lower than the Rest of Qld's 4.1%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.5%. As of September 2025, 5,388 residents were employed with a workforce participation rate of 61.7%, slightly higher than the Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food services. Notably, professional & technical services have high concentration at 1.7 times the regional average.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing shows lower representation at 0.3% versus the regional average of 4.5%. The area functions as an employment hub with 1.3 workers per resident, attracting workers from surrounding areas. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 2.5%, labour force also grew by 2.5%, keeping unemployment broadly flat at 1.3% below Rest of Qld's rate. State-wide in Queensland as of 25-Nov, employment contracted slightly (-0.01%) with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. National forecasts suggest total employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Robina-West's industry mix indicates local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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 SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $51,816 with an average level standing at $65,785. This figure is just above the national average and compares 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 rank modestly in Robina - West, between the 42nd and 49th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 35.4% of the population (3,400 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, mirroring the region where 31.7% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 78.6% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 37th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places 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, as per the latest Census, had 30.4% houses and 69.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Non-Metro Qld had 50.9% houses and 49.1% other dwellings. Robina - West's home ownership rate was 30.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 27.3% and rented ones at 42.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,820, below Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,907. The median weekly rent figure was $540, higher than Non-Metro Qld's $500. Nationally, Robina - West's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,820 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially higher at $540 versus the national figure of $375.

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

Family households compose 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 comprising 5.6%. The median household size is 2.3 people, 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%, surpassing the Rest of Qld average of 20.6%. This rate is also higher than that of its SA4 region (25.4%). Bachelor degrees are the most common at 19.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 6.8% and graduate diplomas at 3.0%.

Vocational credentials are held by 35.6% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 13.7% and certificates at 21.9%. Educational participation is high, with 28.1% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.0% in primary education, 7.1% in secondary education, and 6.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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 include train and bus services. There are 32 routes operating in total, serving 3,016 weekly passenger trips.

The average distance from residents to the nearest stop is 298 meters. On average, there are 430 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 125 weekly trips per individual 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's health metrics closely align with national benchmarks.

Common health conditions are seen across both young and old age cohorts at a standard level. Private health cover is held by approximately 52% of Robina's total population (~5,034 people), slightly higher than the average SA2 area. The most prevalent medical conditions in Robina are arthritis (8.0%) and mental health issues (7.8%). A majority of residents (69.2%), compared to 71.7% across Rest of Qld, report no medical ailments. Robina has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 19.7% (1,888 people) than the Rest of Qld's 17.1%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Robina are above average, outperforming even the general population in health metrics.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Robina - West was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Robina-West has a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 18.9% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 35.8% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Robina-West, accounting for 49.3% of the population. However, Judaism is notably overrepresented, comprising 0.4% compared to 0.3% regionally.

The top three ancestral groups are English (29.9%), Australian (20.5%), and Other (9.3%). Some ethnic groups show significant differences: New Zealanders make up 1.5%, Koreans 1.0%, and French 0.8%, compared to regional averages of 1.5%, 0.6%, and 0.7% respectively.

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

The median age in Robina-West is 39 years, lower than Rest of Qld's average of 41 but close to the national average of 38. The age profile shows a prominence of 25-34 year-olds at 18.2%, while the 5-14 group is smaller at 8.8% compared to Rest of Qld. Between 2021 and present, the median age decreased by 1.1 years from 40 to 39, indicating a shift towards younger demographics. During this period, the 25-34 age group grew from 14.8% to 18.2%, while the 35-44 cohort increased 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 suggest 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.