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 was 9,607 as of August 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 803 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,804 people. 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 growth of 9.1% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA3 area (7.2%) and non-metro areas, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 66.8% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 using 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. Exceptional growth is predicted over the period with Robina-West expected to increase by 4,764 persons to 2041 based on latest population numbers, representing 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. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis. Between FY-21 and FY-25378 dwellings were approved, with no recorded approvals yet in FY-26. On average, over the past five financial years, 3.2 new residents arrived per dwelling constructed.

This has resulted in demand significantly exceeding new supply, leading to price growth and increased buyer competition. The average construction value of new dwellings is $179,000, which is below regional levels, indicating more affordable housing choices for buyers. In FY-26, there have been $79.4 million in commercial approvals, reflecting high local commercial activity. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Robina - West has recorded 121.0% more new home approvals per person. 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 marks a significant shift from the current housing pattern of 30.0% houses, suggesting diminishing developable land availability and responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and affordability needs.

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 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

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 30 such projects that are likely to impact the area. Notable among these are Robina Quarter, Gold Coast Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit, Robina Private Hospital Expansion, and Cascade Robina. The following list details those projects considered most relevant.

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

Robina-West has an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 2.5% as of June 2025, below the Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.3%. As of June 2025, 5,356 residents were employed with a participation rate of 61.7%, slightly higher than the Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food services. Professional & technical services show notable concentration at 1.7 times the regional average.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing have lower representation at 0.3% compared to the regional average of 4.5%. The area functions as an employment hub with 1.3 workers per resident. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 2.3%, labour force grew by 2.0%, and unemployment fell by 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of Qld saw employment grow by 1.8% with a slight increase in unemployment to 4.1%. State-level data to 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%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Robina-West's industry 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

Robina - West had a median taxpayer income of $51,816 and an average income of $65,785 in financial year 2022. These figures are slightly above the national averages of $50,780 and $64,844 for Rest of Qld. Projecting forward using a 11.71% Wage Price Index growth since FY2022, estimated incomes as of March 2025 would be approximately $57,884 (median) and $73,488 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Robina - West rank modestly, between the 42nd and 50th percentiles. Income analysis shows that 35.4% of individuals (3,400 people) fall within the $1,500-$2,999 income bracket, mirroring regional trends where 31.7% occupy this range. Housing affordability is 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, consisted of 30.4% houses and 69.5% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro Qld had 50.9% houses and 49.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Robina - West was at 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, lower than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,907. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $540, higher than Non-Metro Qld's $500. Nationally, Robina - West's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 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 account for 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, which is smaller than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5 people.

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

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates of 29.5% 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 common at 19.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.8%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 35.6% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas compose 13.7% and certificates make up 21.9%.

Educational participation is high, with 28.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.0% in primary education, 7.1% in secondary education, and 6.9% pursuing tertiary education. Robina - West's schools have a combined enrollment of 1,992 students. The area demonstrates typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1007) with balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes 2 secondary schools and 1 K-12 school. Note: where schools show '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 operating. These are a mix of train and bus services. There are 32 individual routes serving these stops, collectively providing 3016 weekly passenger trips.

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's health metrics closely align with national benchmarks.

Common health conditions are prevalent across both young and old age groups. Private health cover stands at approximately 52%, or about 5,034 people, slightly ahead of the average SA2 area. The most common medical conditions are arthritis (8.0%) and mental health issues (7.8%). About 69.2% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 71.7% in Rest of Qld. Approximately 19.7%, or 1,888 people, are aged 65 and over, higher than the 17.1% in Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among seniors exceed averages, outperforming even 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 had 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 was the predominant religion in Robina-West, comprising 49.3% of the population. Judaism was slightly overrepresented in Robina-West compared to the rest of Queensland, with 0.4% of the population identifying as Jewish.

The top three ancestry groups were English (29.9%), Australian (20.5%), and Other (9.3%). Notably, New Zealanders were equally represented at 1.5%, Koreans were overrepresented at 1.0% compared to regional averages, and French residents were slightly overrepresented at 0.8%.

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

The median age in Robina-West is 39 years, which is slightly lower than Rest of Qld's average of 41 but close to the national average of 38. The age profile shows a prominent group aged 25-34 (18.2%) and a smaller group aged 5-14 (8.8%). Between 2021 and the present, the median age decreased by 1.1 years from 40 to 39, indicating a shift towards a younger demographic. 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. Notably, the 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 73% (1,281 people), reaching 3,026 from 1,744.