Federal Electorate · Area profile
Robertson
894 km²
A high proportion of people work from home in Robertson, where the typical resident is 44 years old. This is a noticeably older community than the national figure, with over 23% of the population aged 65 and over. The area is mostly made up of separate houses and has seen a significant rise in people reporting no religion. It is a place where many adults are retired or working flexibly, reflecting a relaxed pace of life in the Central Coast region.
Modest local incomes, but the area's schools serve a more advantaged intake.
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The population has grown by about 6,941 people since 2011. It is noticeably older than most areas, with the typical age rising 7 years to 44 since 2011, and children under 15 making up a smaller share at 17.1%.
People born overseas make up 19.2% of the community, which is well below the national figure. English is the most common ancestry at 42.9%, though the proportion of overseas-born residents has risen by 10 percentage points since 2011.
English is the primary language for 86.5% of residents. Only 8.6% use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures, and only 1% speak little or no English.
About 40.9% of people report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 28 percentage points since 2011. This is well above the New South Wales figure of 33.2%.
The typical level of education is lower than most areas, with 52.9% having completed Year 12. However, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher has risen to 22.4% since 2016.
Typical household income is $1,591 a week, which is a little below the national figure. High earners are more common here than in similar areas, with 12% of people earning $2,000 or more weekly.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.7% of residents. This is consistent with the older age of the community, as 6.3% of people need help with daily activities.
A higher-than-usual 23.9% of people do more than 15 hours of unpaid housework weekly. However, the number of volunteers has fallen by 8.6 percentage points since 2011 to 14.0%.
Homes tend to be smaller than usual, with 2.4 people per dwelling. There is a higher rate of people living alone compared to the rest of the state, accounting for 28.4% of households.
Home ownership is strong, with 35.4% of homes owned outright, well above the national figure. While most are separate houses, the typical monthly mortgage payment has risen by $750 since 2011 to $2,150.
Working from home is very common at 30.3%, which is well above the national average. While public transport stops are plentiful, the drive time to the city is 70 minutes, much higher than most areas.
The community is relatively stable, with 37.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is lower than most areas. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much less common at 7.8%.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to other areas, at 56.3%. Full-time employment is also much lower than the national figure, at 52.7%.
Most homes are within a short walk of a park or public transport, but far fewer are within 15 minutes of groceries or health services compared to the state average.