Robertson (Qld)

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According to ABS population updates for the wider region and recent address validations conducted by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Robertson (Qld) has an estimated population of 5,633 as of May 2026. This indicates a growth of 884 individuals (18.6%) from the 4,749 people recorded in the 2021 Census. This change is calculated from the resident population of 5,615, which Districts estimated using the latest ABS ERP release from June 2025 alongside an additional 130 validated new addresses added since the Census. This population size represents a density of 3,164 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quartile of national areas monitored by Districts. The 18.6% growth rate of the suburb of Robertson (Qld) since the 2021 census was higher than the national average (9.3%) and the local SA3 region, positioning it as a regional growth leader. The primary driver of this demographic expansion was overseas migration, which accounted for approximately of the overall population gains in recent times.

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Robertson has a highly qualified workforce with strong participation in essential services, an unemployment rate of only 3.6%, and an estimated job growth rate of 5.4% over the past year, according to Districts aggregations of local statistical data. In March 2026, 2,775 residents were employed, and the local unemployment rate was 0.7% below the Greater Brisbane figure of 4.3%. However, the labor force participation rate of 58.0% is considerably lower than the 70.4% recorded across Greater Brisbane. Census data indicates that a moderate 17.0% of workers operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by Covid-19 restrictions.

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According to the latest ATO statistics aggregated by Districts for financial year 2023, personal incomes in the suburb of Robertson are lower than the national average. The median income for local taxpayers is $41,661, while the average income is $54,763, compared to Greater Brisbane averages of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Adjusting these figures for a Wage Price Index increase of 11.36% since financial year 2023 results in estimated figures of approximately $46,394 (median) and $60,984 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed local individual incomes at the 20th percentile ($656 weekly), whereas household incomes ranked higher at the 45th percentile. The largest income bracket contains 30.0% of local residents (1,689 people) earning between $1,500 - which is comparable to the wider region where of the population falls into this category. After paying for housing, residents retain of their income for other living costs, and the suburb ranks in the th decile on the SEIFA income index.

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At the time of the latest Census, the housing stock in Robertson consisted of 71.4% standalone houses and 28.6% alternative housing types, such as townhouses, apartments, and other dwellings, compared to Brisbane metro's split of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership was high at 43.4%, exceeding the Brisbane metro average, with the remaining residences being occupied by purchasing households with a mortgage (21.0%) or tenants renting their homes (35.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment was higher than the Brisbane metro average at $1,950, and the median weekly rent was $415, compared to metropolitan averages of $1,863 and $380 respectively. At a national level, Robertson's mortgage commitments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the national median of $375.

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Families make up the majority of local households at 70.3%, which is comprised of couples with children (32.2%), couples without children (26.3%), and single parent households (9.7%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 29.7%, consisting of single-person households (21.7%) and group households (8.1%). The median household size is 2.8 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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The level of education in Robertson is considerably higher than regional and national averages, with 47.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% in QLD and 30.4% across Australia. This concentration of qualifications positions the local population well for employment in knowledge-based industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 28.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees (16.2%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational education accounts for 19.9% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, which is split between advanced diplomas (9.1%) and certificates (10.8%).

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Analysis of the public transport network shows 8 active transit stops in Robertson, serviced by buses. These stops accommodate 9 distinct routes, which provide a total of 2,108 weekly passenger trips. Transport connectivity is high, with residents living an average of 238 meters from their closest stop. As a residential suburb, the majority of commuters travel outside the area to work, with private vehicles being the primary mode of transport at 78%, followed by buses at 13% and walking at 4%. Households own an average of 1.4 vehicles. About 17.0% of the working population worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related working arrangements.

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Based on Districts assessments of mortality and chronic disease rates, Robertson exhibits excellent health profiles, showing a low occurrence of common medical conditions across all age cohorts. The rate of private health insurance is relatively low, covering approximately 49% of the population (~2,754 people), which compares to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

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Robertson ranks among the most multicultural suburbs in Australia, with 64.6% of residents using a language other than English at home and 62.3% born in another country. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, practiced by 35.6% of residents. However, the most pronounced difference from regional trends is in Buddhism, which is practiced by 8.7% of the local population compared to the Greater Brisbane average of 2.0%.

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Robertson's median age of 36 years matches the Greater Brisbane average of 36, though it is slightly below the national figure of 38 years. Young adults aged 25 - 34 are well represented at 19.8% of the population, compared to regional figures, while children aged 5 - 14 are less common at 8.0%. The concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 is higher than the national share of 14.6%. Since 2021, the 25 to 34 age group increased from 17.7% to 19.8% of the population, and the 75 to 84 bracket grew from 7.2% to 8.6%. Over the same period, the 5 to cohort decreased from to , and the to cohort fell from to . Population projections for indicate notable demographic shifts, with the cohort aged and over expected to increase by people (), rising from to . Overall, residents aged and over will account for of all population growth, showing an aging community. Conversely, the cohorts aged to and to are both projected to shrink in size.

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Robertson currently has an estimated 225 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 134 children aged 0-2 and 89 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 6% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 8% by 2041 (to approximately 208 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 358. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been low, with approximately 6.8 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.