Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Robertson
2 km²
A highly educated and multicultural hub, Robertson is distinguished by a population where nearly 60% of residents were born overseas. It is a diverse community with a strong presence of Chinese and Indian heritage, resulting in over 60% of homes using a language other than English. While the area is very walkable and affluent in terms of qualifications, it has a smaller proportion of full-time workers compared to the state average. The community is generally middle-aged, with a growing number of seniors.
Robertson's schools draw a more advantaged community than the area overall.
Rapid population growth here is outstripping school provision.
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The typical resident is 37, slightly younger than the national figure, though the proportion of seniors has risen to 19.6%. Children under 15 make up 14.1%, which is well below the Queensland and national averages.
International roots are very common here, with 59.4% of people born overseas, a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. Chinese, English, and Australian are the most common ancestries.
Reflecting its high overseas birth rate, 61.2% of people use a language other than English at home, far above the national figure. Mandarin is the most common non-English language, spoken by 26% of residents.
People with no religion make up 37.3% of the community, which is well below the Queensland average. This figure has risen by 13 percentage points since 2011.
Robertson is much more qualified than most similar areas, with 41.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far above the national average at 74%.
The typical weekly household income is $1,664, which is about the same as the Queensland figure. However, typical personal weekly income is much lower than most similar areas at $660.
Residents here report long-term health conditions and mental health conditions at rates well below the state and national averages. About 71.4% of people have no long-term health conditions.
Volunteer rates are lower than the national average at 12% and have fallen since 2011. Unpaid care for children is also well below the national figure.
First Nations people in Robertson have a Year 12 completion rate of 59%, far above the national average. A high proportion, 24.6%, also speak a First Nations language.
Homes here are larger than most, with 2.8 people per household. Couples with children make up the majority of families at 57.3%.
Renting is more common here than in most areas, at 34.5%. At the same time, 38.6% of homes are owned outright, which is well above the national average.
Public transport use for commuting is well above the national average, and 8.8% of homes have no motor vehicle. The area is very accessible, with a short 11-minute drive to the city.
The community is quite mobile, with 45.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 24% of the population, well above the national average.
The unemployment rate is 7.3%, which is a little above the national figure. Only 53.9% of adults are working or looking for work, well below the state average.
The area is growing quickly, with a population increase of 16.3% since 2021, well above the Queensland rate. It ranks higher than most similar areas for education and job skills.
Robertson is much wetter than the state average, with 1,035mm of annual rainfall. Minimum temperatures are also higher than most areas.
The area is very walkable, with a score of 6.4. Almost all homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, and 93.1% are within 10 minutes of public transport.