Robina - West

The area is a little older than the national typical age of 38, with 21.5% of residents aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. Children under 15 are much less common here than in most other areas.

Birthplaces are very diverse, with 34.1% of people born overseas, far above the Queensland average of 22.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

About 17.9% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is well above the state average. This is consistent with the high proportion of overseas-born residents.

Religion is less common here than in many areas, with 43.0% of people reporting no religion, a figure well above the national average of 38.9%.

Residents are well qualified, with 63.5% completing Year 12, which is well above the national figure. About a quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household income is $1,613, which is about the same as the state average. However, the proportion of high-earning households is lower than in most other areas.

Health profiles are typical for the region, with 28.4% of people living with a long-term health condition and 5.8% needing help with daily activities.

Community participation is lower than in most areas, with fewer people volunteering and providing unpaid care or housework than the state and national averages.

First Nations residents in the area have a much higher Year 12 completion rate than the national average and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.

Household sizes are small, with 2.3 people per home. One-parent families are much more common here than in most other areas.

Rental properties are very common, with 41.2% of households renting, far above the national average. Townhouses and semi-detached homes are the most common dwelling types, while separate houses are rare.

The area is highly connected with a short walk to public transport, though most people still drive to work. Only 1.5% of residents commute using public transport.

The community is highly mobile, with 60.7% of residents arriving within the last five years, a rate far above the national figure.

Most people work in health care, retail, or hospitality. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, which is about the same as the national figure.

The area has seen strong population growth of 9.1% since 2021 and ranks higher than 70% of similar areas for overall advantage.

The local climate is much warmer than most areas, and the annual rainfall is far above the Queensland average.

The area is very walkable, with 91.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk of urban amenities, far above the state average of 59.1%.