Robertson · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Robertson

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Separate houses make up 69.1% of the dwellings in Robertson, though this is lower than in most other areas. The neighbourhood has a high proportion of homes owned outright and a significant number of renters. Overall, it is a place where larger homes are common, with 78.5% having three or more bedrooms.

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📍 Robertson, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Robertson sits — Median rent (weekly)

$400 ▲ +5.3%
  • $100–$121: 37 areas
  • $121–$143: 11 areas
  • $143–$164: 27 areas
  • $164–$186: 32 areas
  • $186–$207: 63 areas
  • $207–$229: 57 areas
  • $229–$250: 59 areas
  • $250–$271: 158 areas
  • $271–$293: 106 areas
  • $293–$314: 178 areas
  • $314–$336: 149 areas
  • $336–$357: 207 areas
  • $357–$379: 179 areas
  • $379–$400: 182 areas
  • $400–$421: 312 areas
  • $421–$443: 103 areas
  • $443–$464: 158 areas
  • $464–$486: 69 areas
  • $486–$507: 85 areas
  • $507–$529: 38 areas
  • $529–$550: 32 areas
  • $550–$571: 45 areas
  • $571–$593: 19 areas
  • $593–$614: 34 areas
  • $614–$636: 8 areas
  • $636–$657: 11 areas
  • $657–$679: 5 areas
  • $679–$700: 28 areas

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Robertson — higher than 62% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Robertson$400
4109, QLD $410
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $400, which is higher than most areas and a little above the Queensland figure. For those with a home loan, the typical monthly payment is $1,950, which is a little above the state average but has fallen since 2011.

$400 ▲ +5.3%

Higher than 62% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $380
  • 2016: $415
  • 2021: $400

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,950 ▼ -9.5%

Higher than 57% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $2,154
  • 2016: $2,000
  • 2021: $1,950

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Robertson, $350–$549 is the majority at 52%; $200–$349 is next at 20%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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Robertson splits fairly evenly between $1,800–$2,999 (29%) and Under $1,000 (25%), with $3,000 or more at 23%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

A high 38.6% of homes are owned outright, which is well above the national and state figures. At the same time, the share of households renting is higher than most areas, rising to 34.5% since 2011.

34.5% ▲ +14.8%

Higher than 70% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 30.0%
  • 2016: 30.2%
  • 2021: 34.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

38.6% ▼ -6.2%

Higher than 70% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 41.2%
  • 2016: 38.7%
  • 2021: 38.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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Robertson splits fairly evenly between Owned outright (39%) and Rented (34%), with Owned with a mortgage at 19%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes are common, with 78.5% having three or more bedrooms, though the share of separate houses has fallen to 69.1% and is well below the national average. There are typically 0.80 people per bedroom, a figure that has moved down since 2011.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.90
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

69.1% ▼ -4.5%

Lower than 73% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 72.4%
  • 2016: 71.5%
  • 2021: 69.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

78.5% ▲ +2.1%

Lower than 52% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 76.9%
  • 2016: 79.9%
  • 2021: 78.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Robertson, Separate house is the majority at 69%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 25%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Robertson, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 32%, followed by 5 or more (25%) and 3 bedrooms (23%).

Sources

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

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Cite this page

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