Robertson · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity in Robertson

Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.

Almost half of the 4,870 people in Robertson are married, marking the most common relationship status in the area. The population has stayed steady since 2011, but the typical resident is now five years older than they were a decade ago.

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📍 Robertson, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Robertson sits — Total population

4,870 ▲ +0.1%
  • 1–1: 40 areas
  • 1–2: 0 areas
  • 2–3: 0 areas
  • 3–4: 12 areas
  • 4–6: 6 areas
  • 6–9: 9 areas
  • 9–13: 10 areas
  • 13–19: 7 areas
  • 19–27: 17 areas
  • 27–39: 6 areas
  • 39–56: 5 areas
  • 56–81: 4 areas
  • 81–116: 1 area
  • 116–168: 5 areas
  • 168–242: 3 areas
  • 242–349: 4 areas
  • 349–503: 2 areas
  • 503–725: 9 areas
  • 725–1,045: 3 areas
  • 1,045–1,506: 5 areas
  • 1,506–2,171: 31 areas
  • 2,171–3,130: 83 areas
  • 3,130–4,513: 217 areas
  • 4,513–6,507: 318 areas
  • 6,507–9,382: 402 areas
  • 9,382–13,526: 546 areas
  • 13,526–19,501: 496 areas
  • 19,501–28,116: 231 areas

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Robertson — lower than 78% of areas.

Total population compared with the state and national average
Robertson4,870
4109, QLD 37,703
Queensland 5,156,138
Australia 25,422,788

Population

How many people, and the typical age.

The typical person here is 37, making the area a little younger than the Queensland and national figures of 38. The total population of 4,870 is smaller than about 78% of similar areas.

4,870 ▲ +0.1%

Lower than 78% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 4,867
  • 2016: 5,101
  • 2021: 4,870

The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.

37 yrs ▲ +15.6%

Younger than 64% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 32 yrs
  • 2016: 32 yrs
  • 2021: 37 yrs

Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.

Age profile

How the population splits across age groups.

Children under 15 make up only 14.1% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%. In contrast, the number of people aged 65 and over has risen to 19.6%, a little above the state and national averages.

19.6% ▲ +30.5%

Higher than 64% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 15.0%
  • 2016: 15.2%
  • 2021: 19.6%

Share of the population aged 65 years and over.

14.1% ▲ +6.8%

Lower than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 13.2%
  • 2016: 14.1%
  • 2021: 14.1%

Share of the population aged under 15 years.

Age structure

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In Robertson, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 32%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (20%) and Seniors (65+) (20%).

Identity & relationships

First Nations identity and marital status.

Indigenous people make up 1.2% of the community, which is well below the Queensland figure of 4.6%. Only 5.7% of residents are in a de facto relationship, among the lowest proportions for areas at this level.

1.2% ▲ +119.1%

Lower than 68% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 0.5%
  • 2016: 0.3%
  • 2021: 1.2%

Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

5.7% ▲ +38.1%

Lower than 93% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 4.1%
  • 2016: 4.4%
  • 2021: 5.7%

Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).

Marital status

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In Robertson, the largest group is Married at 49%, followed by Never married (38%) and Divorced (6%).

Age & sex structure

  • 85+: 85+: 45 males; 85+: 83 females
  • 80–84: 80–84: 64 males; 80–84: 94 females
  • 75–79: 75–79: 87 males; 75–79: 101 females
  • 70–74: 70–74: 112 males; 70–74: 134 females
  • 65–69: 65–69: 92 males; 65–69: 126 females
  • 60–64: 60–64: 101 males; 60–64: 120 females
  • 55–59: 55–59: 114 males; 55–59: 124 females
  • 50–54: 50–54: 135 males; 50–54: 143 females
  • 45–49: 45–49: 121 males; 45–49: 114 females
  • 40–44: 40–44: 144 males; 40–44: 143 females
  • 35–39: 35–39: 195 males; 35–39: 183 females
  • 30–34: 30–34: 203 males; 30–34: 176 females
  • 25–29: 25–29: 328 males; 25–29: 202 females
  • 20–24: 20–24: 253 males; 20–24: 185 females
  • 15–19: 15–19: 137 males; 15–19: 114 females
  • 10–14: 10–14: 107 males; 10–14: 112 females
  • 5–9: 5–9: 137 males; 5–9: 112 females
  • 0–4: 0–4: 130 males; 0–4: 88 females

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in Robertson [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/303041069/robertson/topic/demographics-identity