Robina vs Southport

Robina and Southport are neighbouring areas on the Gold Coast with different profiles for First Nations residents. In Robina, First Nations people have a typical household income of $1,926, which is well higher than in Southport where the typical amount is $1,492. This is consistent with Robina's lower First Nations unemployment rate of 6.2%, compared to 12.5% in Southport. Educational outcomes also differ, with Year 12 completion for First Nations people far higher in Robina at 62.1% compared to 50.5% in Southport.

Both areas share a very walkable environment and a First Nations population with the same typical age of 25. Southport generally has better access to daily needs, as it is well higher in the share of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries (82.4% versus 73.0% in Robina) and health services (75.7% versus 65.2% in Robina). While both are very walkable, Southport's walkability score is a little higher at 7.2, compared to 6.3 in Robina.