Robertson
A median age of 47 places Robertson 7.0 years above the national comparison, with 2,017 residents spread across 89.54 sq km at 22.5 people per sq km. Housing is overwhelmingly detached at 99.3%, while a 16.2% vacancy rate points to underused stock rather than tight urban competition. Compared with nearby Bowral and Moss Vale, Robertson has a more rural, low-density setting and a substantial four-bedroom-plus share of 51.5%. Work patterns are flexible or car based, with 30.3% working from home and 60.5% driving to work. The result is a settled locality shaped by established ownership, older households and space-led housing demand.
Local council: Wingecarribee
Population
2,017
Median Age
47.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,736/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
42
A monthly mortgage figure of $2,000 sits alongside weekly rent of $443, while mortgage commitments equal 26.6% of household income and rent equals 25.5%. Those ratios are close, with mortgage slightly higher than rent, so buyers should test rates, maintenance and insurance against their budget. Ownership is established: 46.5% own outright and 38.1% hold a mortgage, compared with only 13.9% renting. The housing choice is clear, with 99.3% separate houses and 51.5% containing four or more bedrooms, higher than the 37.6% share of three-bedroom homes. Household income at the 60.9th percentile supports established buyer demand, while the 16.2% vacancy rate warrants careful checks on condition and resale depth.
For Buyers
A monthly mortgage figure of $2,000 sits alongside weekly rent of $443, while mortgage commitments equal 26.6% of household income and rent equals 25.5%. Those ratios are close, with mortgage slightly higher than rent, so buyers should test rates, maintenance and insurance against their budget. Ownership is established: 46.5% own outright and 38.1% hold a mortgage, compared with only 13.9% renting. The housing choice is clear, with 99.3% separate houses and 51.5% containing four or more bedrooms, higher than the 37.6% share of three-bedroom homes. Household income at the 60.9th percentile supports established buyer demand, while the 16.2% vacancy rate warrants careful checks on condition and resale depth.
For Investors
Robertson presents a rental proposition with reasonable income support but uneven occupancy risk. Weekly rent is $443 and 13.9% of households rent, yet the 16.2% vacancy rate is high enough to make leasing periods less predictable. Rent growth of 69.2% has been higher than real income growth of 17.2%, which can support rent resets but may also test affordability. There were 42 development applications in 12 months, creating ongoing activity without evidence of a large apartment pipeline. Migration is labelled Balanced. Compared with a tightly supplied rental market, Robertson's vacancy profile calls for conservative vacancy allowances. Rent-to-income costs are 25.5%, below the 26.6% mortgage-to-income figure, while 99.3% detached housing limits high-density rental exposure.
Development Activity
Total DAs
213
Last 12 Months
42
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+75.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Robertson
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Demographics
Robertson's median age of 47 is 7.0 years above the national comparison, helping explain its aging-resident base and relatively settled mobility pattern: 83.1% stayed at the same address while turnover was 16.9%. University attainment is 31.0%, only 0.9 percentage points above the national comparison, while the overseas-born share is 16.7%, 4.9 points below the national figure. Average household size is 2.5, matching the national comparison. English ancestry is recorded for 882 residents, followed by Irish at 303 and Scottish at 256. Christianity accounts for 1,079 people and no religion for 758. Compared with larger nearby centres, the older age structure and Anglo-leaning ancestry mix contribute to a more stable, locally rooted social pattern.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
99.3%
Houses
0.0%
Townhouse
0.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Robertson's housing stock is more detached and space-oriented than compact urban markets: 99.3% of dwellings are separate houses, and 51.5% contain four or more bedrooms, higher than the 37.6% share of three-bedroom homes. Tenure also points to established ownership, with 46.5% owned outright and 38.1% under mortgage, compared with 13.9% rented. The 26.6% mortgage-to-income ratio is slightly higher than the 25.5% rent-to-income ratio, so affordability is not cost-free even where household resources are solid. A $2,000 monthly mortgage figure and $443 weekly rent provide useful budgeting anchors. Across 89.54 sq km, density is 22.5 people per sq km, helping explain the predominance of large lots and detached homes. Vacancy of 16.2% creates more choice but may also indicate slower turnover.
Mortgage / mo
$2,000
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (April to June 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $443.
$700
Bond data Jun 2026 · houses $705 · units $515
HH Size
2.5
Personal Income / wk
$806
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
16.2%
Unoccupied
143
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
25.5%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
26.6%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
39.3%
Couples with children
47.5%
Couples, no children
13.0%
Single parent
568
Total families
Economy & Employment
Robertson's economy combines essential services with skilled trades and professional work. Healthcare accounts for 14.2% of industry employment with 101 workers, followed by Education at 12.7% and 90, Construction at 10.7% and 76, Professional/Tech at 9.3% and 66, and Manufacturing at 6.5% and 46. Occupations include 220 Professionals, 162 Managers and 159 Trades workers. Unemployment is 2.6%, participation is 59.5% and full-time employment is 50.5%. Household income of $1,736 per week sits at the 60.9th percentile, above the midpoint. SEIFA results are also high: education and occupation decile 8, economic resources decile 10, disadvantage decile 9 and IRSAD decile 8. The lower participation rate alongside 558 people outside the labour force is consistent with a median age of 47 and the area's aging trajectory.
Unemployment
2.6%
Labour Force
984
Unemployed
26
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
50.5%
Part-time
40.6%
Participation
59.5%
Employed
958
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
31.0%
Postgraduate
8.6%
Born Overseas
16.7%
Dwellings
735
Transport to Work
Robertson suits residents comfortable with car-based mobility and a spacious setting. Car driving accounts for 60.5%, higher than the 5.0% who walk or cycle, while 30.3% work from home, which can reduce the need for daily commuting. Robertson Public School provides 1 local government primary option; families should confirm enrolment zones, year-level coverage and transport for the exact address. The low density of 22.5 people per sq km across 89.54 sq km supports privacy and open space, but also means services are less concentrated than in larger centres. Economic resources rank in decile 10, higher than the IRSAD decile 8, and volunteering is 22.0%. With 4.1% needing assistance, practical access to health, transport and support services remains important. Check current street-level safety information rather than inferring risk from the absence of a published crime rate.
Drive
60.5%
Public Transport
N/A
Walk / Cycle
5.0%
Work from Home
30.3%
Growth Outlook
Growth is steady rather than rapid: the annual trend is 0.74%, with migration labelled Balanced. Population change across the wider area is 13.6% over 10 years, while the shift trajectory is Aging, supported by a 7.0 percentage point rise in the senior share and a 4.1 point decline in the young share. Rent growth of 69.2% was higher than real income growth of 17.2%, and affordability worsened from 44.0 in 2011 to 51.6 in 2021. Gentrification signals are mixed: the gentrification score is 4 with a stage of Not gentrifying, although the shift profile records a score of 61 and stage Active. Compared with a high-growth redevelopment market, 42 applications in 12 months point to ongoing local activity without a clear population-led transformation.
Population trend: Wingecarribee council area
Robertson sits in the Wingecarribee council area. These are the council area's residents, not Robertson's.
Residents 2025
53,840
Growth, 5 yr average
+0.7%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+0.6%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Robertson compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Robertson a good suburb to live in?
Robertson can suit buyers seeking detached homes, space and a settled community. It has 2,017 residents, a median age of 47, 99.3% separate houses and 30.3% working from home. Car use is high at 60.5%, so the suburb is better suited to households comfortable with driving.
What is the median house price in Robertson?
A current median house price should be checked against recent settled sales in postcode 2577. That comparison matters because 99.3% of homes are separate houses and 51.5% have 4 or more bedrooms, so a single median can hide substantial differences in land size, condition and accommodation.
What schools are in Robertson?
Robertson Public School is a local government primary school. Families should confirm enrolment zones, year-level coverage and transport for each address, because 1 local school may not meet every secondary or specialist schooling requirement. Nearby options should be checked against the exact property location.
Is Robertson safe?
A definitive safety rating should be checked using current incident information for postcode 2577 and the exact street. Robertson has 2,017 residents, but population size alone cannot establish crime risk. Visit at different times and review current council or police updates before making a decision.
Is Robertson good for property investment?
Robertson may suit investors seeking detached housing and established local demand, but the 16.2% vacancy rate requires caution. Weekly rent is $443, renting households account for 13.9% and 42 development applications were recorded over 12 months. Allow for vacancy and verify comparable rents before buying.
How is Robertson's population changing?
Robertson has 2,017 residents today. Population change across the wider area is 13.6% over 10 years, while the annual trend is 0.74% and migration is Balanced. The trajectory is Aging, with the senior share up 7.0 points and the young share down 4.1 points.
What development is occurring in Robertson?
Development activity includes 42 applications over 12 months, with examples such as a new dwelling house, a shed and alterations or signage. Check approval status, servicing, construction timing and possible effects on traffic or amenity before relying on any proposal.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications).
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