Robina
A 25,659-person Gold Coast centre, Robina pairs an established urban base with a forecast growth rate of 2.5% a year. Overseas migration is the primary driver, while 35.1% of residents were born overseas, 13.5 percentage points above the national average, and 36.1% hold university qualifications, 6 points higher than nationally. Compared with nearby Mudgeeraba, Robina has a stronger town-centre and services focus, while Varsity Lakes adds a nearby university-oriented employment node. The median age of 39 is 1 year below the national figure, pointing to a slightly younger profile than the country overall.
Population
25,659
Median Age
39.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,758/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
17
Robina suits buyers who value mixed housing and access to established services, but each dwelling type needs separate price checking because no current median house price is quoted. Monthly mortgage repayments are listed at $2,000, with mortgage stress not flagged at 26.3% of household income, while rent stress is flagged at 30.7%. The stock is not limited to detached homes: 54.6% are separate houses, 31.6% semi-detached and 13.7% apartments. Three-bedroom homes account for 47.6%, while 4-plus-bedroom homes make up 36.5%, giving families more choice than a predominantly small-unit market.
For Buyers
Robina suits buyers who value mixed housing and access to established services, but each dwelling type needs separate price checking because no current median house price is quoted. Monthly mortgage repayments are listed at $2,000, with mortgage stress not flagged at 26.3% of household income, while rent stress is flagged at 30.7%. The stock is not limited to detached homes: 54.6% are separate houses, 31.6% semi-detached and 13.7% apartments. Three-bedroom homes account for 47.6%, while 4-plus-bedroom homes make up 36.5%, giving families more choice than a predominantly small-unit market.
For Investors
Robina presents a tenant-supported profile, with 33.5% of households renting, weekly rent of $540 and a vacancy rate of 4.9%. That combination can support leasing depth because renters form about one-third of the tenure mix, although returns still depend on the purchase price and dwelling type. Development activity reached 14 applications in 12 months, enough to monitor future competition without implying a large new supply wave. Forecast growth is 2.5% annually and is driven primarily by overseas migration, making the demand story stronger than a static established-suburb profile.
Development Activity
Total DAs
17
Last 12 Months
17
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Robina
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
Australian Industry Trade College (Robina)
Robina State High School
Robina State School
Demographics
Robina's demographic profile is slightly younger and more globally connected than national averages. The median age is 39, one year below national, while 35.1% of residents were born overseas, 13.5 points above the national comparison. University attainment is 36.1%, 6 points higher than the national rate, and average household size is 2.6, only 0.1 above national. English, Irish and Scottish ancestry counts are 10,132, 2,633 and 2,583, with Chinese ancestry at 1,615. A 32.8% turnover rate means neighbourhood stability sits alongside mobility, helping explain the mix of established families, professionals and newer arrivals.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
54.6%
Houses
31.6%
Townhouse
13.7%
Apartment
Tenure
Robina has a more varied housing pattern than a detached-house dominated suburb. Separate houses account for 54.6% of dwellings, but semi-detached homes contribute 31.6% and apartments 13.7%, reflecting an established centre with multiple housing formats. Ownership is split across 32.1% owned outright, 33.0% with a mortgage and 33.5% rented, so no single tenure group dominates. Three-bedroom homes lead at 47.6%, followed by 4-plus-bedroom homes at 36.5%. Mortgage costs sit at 26.3% of household income, below rent's 30.7%, because mortgage stress is not flagged while rent stress is.
Mortgage / mo
$2,000
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (Jun 2026 quarter), QLD RTA bond data. Census 2021 median: $540.
$950
Bond data Jun 2026 quarter · houses $950 · units $825
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$772
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.9%
Unoccupied
483
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
30.7% stressed
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
26.3%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
40.9%
Couples with children
40.3%
Couples, no children
17.7%
Single parent
7,163
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is Robina's largest listed industry at 19.9% of employment, followed by education at 12.1%, construction at 10.2%, professional and technical work at 9.5%, and retail at 8.2%. This mix reflects an established Gold Coast activity centre because health, education and construction all support recurring local demand. Professionals number 3,036, ahead of clerical and administrative workers at 1,763, while managers total 1,608. Labour-force participation is 63.2%, unemployment is 5.1% and the full-time rate is 54.2%. SEIFA education and occupation sits in decile 7, versus decile 6 for economic resources and disadvantage, while IRSAD is decile 7. The one-decile gap suggests skills and occupation run slightly higher than measured resource advantage.
Unemployment
5.1%
Labour Force
13,539
Unemployed
689
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
54.2%
Part-time
36.2%
Participation
63.2%
Employed
12,850
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
36.1%
Postgraduate
9.2%
Born Overseas
35.1%
Dwellings
9,364
Transport to Work
Robina is practical for households that rely on cars or work partly from home. Car driving accounts for 73.3% of journeys to work and working from home for 17.7%, compared with only 1.6% using public transport and 2.8% walking or cycling. Three local schools span 2 government schools covering primary and high-school stages, plus 1 independent trade-focused college; check catchments against the exact address because enrolment zones can cross suburb boundaries. IRSAD sits in decile 7, above the middle national range, which aligns with established services and a broad housing mix. Check current Queensland Police information and the exact street for safety conditions across Robina's 14.96 square kilometres.
Drive
73.3%
Public Transport
1.6%
Walk / Cycle
2.8%
Work from Home
17.7%
Population Forecast
+2.5%/yr
(+242 people/yr)
EstablishedRobina is classified as an established area, yet the forecast trend is 2.5% annual growth, above a flat-growth benchmark, with overseas migration identified as the primary driver. Across the wider area, population change is 49.7% over 10 years, while the shift trajectory is Mixed rather than a single-direction transformation. The gentrification score is 34 and the stage is Early signs, so change is emerging rather than fully established. Rent growth of 31.7% and an improving affordability trend help explain why demand remains active, while the 2.2 percentage point rise in the senior share points to gradual ageing alongside continued migration.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+159
Net Internal / yr
+24
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +56% since 2011, Accelerating: 20% → 31%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Robina compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Robina a good suburb to live in?
Robina suits households wanting established services, mixed housing and access to schools, with 25,659 residents and an IRSAD decile of 7. Car use is high at 73.3%, while public transport accounts for 1.6%, so it is better suited to people comfortable with driving than those seeking a transit-first lifestyle.
What is the median house price in Robina?
No current median house price is quoted for Robina. Compare recent settled sales by dwelling type because 54.6% of homes are separate houses, 31.6% are semi-detached and 13.7% are apartments. That mix makes one headline median less useful than a like-for-like comparison.
What schools are in Robina?
Robina has 3 local schools: 2 government schools covering primary and high-school stages, plus 1 independent trade-focused college. Confirm the catchment for the exact address, as enrolment boundaries can affect access more than the suburb name alone.
Is Robina safe?
Check current Queensland Police crime information and the exact street before deciding, because conditions can vary across Robina's 14.96 square kilometres. A suburb-wide safety judgement should be paired with recent incidents, lighting, traffic and after-dark observations.
Is Robina good for property investment?
Robina has an investment case built around 33.5% renting, $540 weekly rent and a 4.9% vacancy rate. Development activity reached 14 applications in 12 months, while forecast growth is 2.5% annually and driven by overseas migration. Test yield against the eventual purchase price because no current median is quoted.
How is Robina's population changing?
Robina has 25,659 residents today. Growth across the wider area is forecast at 2.5% a year, with overseas migration the primary driver, and the 10-year population change measure is 49.7%. The trajectory is Mixed, while the gentrification stage is Early signs with a score of 34.
Is renting in Robina expensive?
Weekly rent is $540 and rent stress is flagged at 30.7% of household income, compared with mortgage costs at 26.3%. The 33.5% rental share means tenants are a substantial part of the suburb, so renters should compare dwelling type, transport access and lease conditions carefully.
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). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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