Robina

The typical resident is 39, making the area a little older than the state and national figures. While the population grew by 19% since 2011, there are fewer children under 15 than in most similar areas.

Birthplace diversity is a major feature here, with 33.6% of people born overseas, which is far above the Queensland average of 22.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

Around 18.8% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure well above the state average. This has risen by 3.6 percentage points since 2011.

A large proportion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 44.0%. This is well above the national figure and represents a 22 percentage point increase since 2011.

Robina is well-qualified, with 64.5% of residents having completed Year 12 and 25.2% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Both figures have risen significantly since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,702, which is about the same as the Queensland figure. Personal incomes have also risen, with the typical weekly amount increasing by $227 since 2011.

The area has fewer people with long-term health conditions (26.1%) and mental health conditions (8.2%) compared to most similar areas.

Volunteer rates are much lower than most areas at 11.6%, falling by 3.5 percentage points since 2011. The proportion of people providing unpaid care is also much lower than typical.

First Nations residents in Robina have a much higher Year 12 completion rate (62.1%) and higher typical personal incomes compared to both the state and national figures.

Families with one parent are much more common here than in most areas. Households are slightly larger than usual, with 2.5 people per home.

Rent is very high, with a typical weekly cost of $500, well above the national figure. Detached houses are much less common here than in the rest of the state, with townhouses and flats making up a larger share.

Most people rely on cars, as only 1.5% commute via public transport. However, very few homes lack a vehicle, and 14.4% of the workforce now works from home.

The community is very transient, with 51.8% of residents moving in the last five years. This is far above the national figure of 40.7%.

More adults are working or looking for work than in most areas, though full-time employment has fallen by 5 percentage points since 2011. Health care and retail are the main industries.

The population has continued to grow since 2021, with an increase of 6.6%, which is higher than most similar areas.

The area receives high annual rainfall (1,544mm) compared to the state average, and minimum temperatures are much higher than in most other areas.

Robina is very walkable, with a score of 6.3. Over 80% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a variety of amenities, including parks, groceries, and health services.