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Robertson
3 km²
Older residents are much more common in Robertson than across New South Wales, with those aged 65 and over making up 21.2% of the population. This community is characterised by large, detached family homes and a population that has aged significantly since 2011. While the total population shrank by 66% over the last decade, the area remains a place of high home ownership and professional qualifications. It is a settled, predominantly English-speaking own-residential area where many people now work from home.
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The typical resident is 44, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Children under 15 make up 20.1% of the population, a figure higher than most similar areas, though this has fallen since 2011.
People born overseas make up 15.0% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas but far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. Australian and English are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 91.7% of residents. Only 3.4% use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
People with no religion make up 38.9% of the population, which is about the same as the national average. This figure has risen by 25 percentage points since 2011.
The area is well-qualified, with 23.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than most similar areas. Since 2011, the proportion of residents who completed Year 12 has risen by 19 percentage points.
Typical weekly household income is $1,712, a figure that is much higher than most similar areas. High earners are also more common, with 11.6% of people earning $2,000 or more a week.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the rest of the state, affecting 31.4% of residents. However, the 4.0% of people needing help with daily activities is much lower than most similar areas.
Volunteering is high at 19.6%, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children and housework is also more common here than in most similar areas.
Families with children are common, making up 59.2% of households. People living alone make up 21.8% of the community, which is well below the national average of 25.6%.
Housing is dominated by separate houses, making up 98.9% of all homes. Outright home ownership is far above the national average at 41.6%, and 88.5% of homes have three or more bedrooms.
Cars are essential here, as 98.5% of homes own at least one vehicle and no one commutes by public transport. Working from home has become much more common, rising to 21.4% since 2011.
The population is relatively stable, with 31.0% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.
More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, and the unemployment rate is low at 2.9%. Common industries include construction, health, and education.
The area is somewhat walkable, though it is far below the state average for access to public transport, parks, and schools within a 15-minute walk.