Robertson, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Robertson NSW is 2,017 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Robertson is $806 per week ($41,912 per year). Median rent in Robertson is $443 per week ($1,920 per month). Robertson has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Robertson has a population density of 23 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Robertson is England. The most common religion is No religion (37.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is French. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Robertson is $2,000.

There were 12 recorded offences in Robertson in 2025-26, a rate of 6 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (5 offences).

Population
2,017
Census 2021
Median income
$806/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$443/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
47years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Robertson vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Robertson is $806 a week, 5% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 917th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $443 a week, $58 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 25.5% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 47, 4 years older than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureRobertsonTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$806/wk$765/wk +5%$766/wk
Household income$1,736/wk$1,704/wk +2%$1,637/wk
Rent$443/wk$385/wk +15%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,000/mo$1,965/mo +2%$1,733/mo
Median age4743 +4 yrs42
Rent share of household income25.5%22.6% +2.9 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Robertson, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Robertson Population

2,017 residents at the 2021 Census.

Robertson Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$806/wk
$41,912 per year
Ranked 3,520 of 14,663
Median Rent
$443/wk
$1,920 per month
Ranked 1,241 of 14,663
Median Age
47years
9 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,000/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Robertson Rent Prices & Affordability

26% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $1,736/wk
Median rent $443/wk
Rent to income 25.5%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Robertson against your income

About $7,523 a month
Median rent $443/wk
Left after rent $1,293/wk
Rent share 25.5%

Robertson Map

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People in Robertson

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.1% (1,031) Female 48.9% (986)

Population Density

23
people per km²
2,017 people · 89.5 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,135
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
5.7%
New Zealand
1.5%
South Africa
0.8%
Germany
0.8%
Scotland
0.8%
United States of America
0.6%
Ireland
0.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

French
0.4%
German
0.4%
Spanish
0.3%
Afrikaans
0.3%
Italian
0.3%
Croatian
0.2%
Macedonian
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
43.7%
Australian
41.9%
Irish
15.0%
Scottish
12.7%
German
4.7%
Italian
2.5%
Australian Aboriginal
2.4%
Dutch
1.9%
Croatian
1.0%
Polish
0.9%
Hungarian
0.7%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
37.6%
Anglican
23.4%
Catholic
18.6%
Not stated
7.2%
Christian (other)
3.6%
Uniting Church
2.2%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.1%
Baptist
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
55.8% 921
Separated
3.0% 50
Divorced
9.8% 162
Widowed
4.8% 79
Never married
26.6% 440

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
40.0%
Couple: no children
33.2%
Couple: no children under 15
15.8%
One parent: no children under 15
6.3%
One parent: children under 15
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
22.0%
2 persons
39.2%
3 persons
13.5%
4 persons
15.0%
5 persons
7.6%
6+ persons
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Robertson

Housing Tenure

Of the 738 occupied private dwellings in Robertson at the 2021 Census, 13.7% were rented, 45.8% owned outright and 37.5% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.5% 11 dwellings
Owned outright
45.8% 338 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
37.5% 277 dwellings
Rented
13.7% 101 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.6% 12 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.9%
2 bedrooms
9.0%
3 bedrooms
37.6%
4 bedrooms
40.1%
5 bedrooms
8.7%
6+ bedrooms
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.7%
$300-$449/mo
1.6%
$450-$599/mo
1.2%
$600-$799/mo
4.9%
$800-$999/mo
5.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
11.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
16.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
25.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
15.6%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
12.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
0.7%
1 vehicle
27.9%
2 vehicles
43.4%
3 vehicles
17.0%
4+ vehicles
11.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Robertson

Employment

Employed full-time
33.1% 482 people
Employed part-time
26.6% 387 people
Unemployed
1.9% 28 people
Not in labour force
38.4% 559 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
27.5%
Managers
18.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
18.1%
Community & Personal Service
10.3%
Clerical & Administrative
10.0%
Labourers
5.8%
Sales Workers
5.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.7%
$1-$149/wk
0.9%
$150-$299/wk
1.3%
$300-$399/wk
2.6%
$400-$499/wk
5.2%
$500-$649/wk
2.2%
$650-$799/wk
7.0%
$800-$999/wk
5.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.4%
$4,000+/wk
12.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.1%
$1-$149/wk
4.3%
$150-$299/wk
7.2%
$300-$399/wk
3.7%
$400-$499/wk
3.9%
$500-$649/wk
3.1%
$650-$799/wk
8.7%
$800-$999/wk
9.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.9%
$3,500+/wk
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
67.1%
Did not go to work
19.2%
Walked only
5.1%
Car (passenger)
4.7%
Truck
2.0%
Other
1.4%
Bicycle
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
58.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
29.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.6%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
35.1%
Bachelor Degree
27.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.2%
Postgraduate Degree
10.2%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.7%
Certificate I/II
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
18.2%
Engineering
15.7%
Society & Culture
13.7%
Health
11.6%
Education
10.9%
Architecture & Building
8.2%
Agriculture & Environment
6.9%
Creative Arts
5.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.0%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.5%
Information Technology
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
32.4%
Secondary: Government
19.0%
Vocational Education
13.7%
Pre-school
9.7%
Secondary: Catholic
8.5%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
8.0%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
4.7%
Primary: Catholic
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
90.3%
Has need for assistance
3.8%
Need for assistance not stated
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
185
Arthritis
86
Asthma
83
Heart disease
62
Diabetes
47
Cancer
40
Lung condition
29
Kidney disease
14
Stroke
10
Dementia
5

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.9% 199
Did not provide
87.1% 1,344

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
22.0% 339
Not a volunteer
78.0% 1,201

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
3.0% 46
Never served
97.0% 1,501

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
28.4%
1 child
11.8%
2 children
30.1%
3 children
19.9%
4 children
8.6%
5+ children
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
5
1951: 1960
35
1961: 1970
56
1971: 1980
54
1981: 1990
49
1991: 2000
37
2001: 2010
40
2011: 2015
12
2016
6
2018
3
2019
4
2020
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

10.7%
moved in the last year
34.8%
moved in the last 5 years
2.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
59.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,668
Moved from NSW
138
Moved: same area (SA2)
42
Moved from VIC
6
Moved from SA
4
Moved from overseas
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.9%
5: 14 hours
34.7%
15: 29 hours
16.7%
30+ hours
12.5%
Did not do domestic work
16.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
84.5%
Step family: no other children
11.9%
Blended family: no other children
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Robertson Crime Statistics

12 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
5
Other Against Person
3
Property Damage
2
Sexual Offences
1
Other Against Property
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Suburbs near Robertson

The closest suburb to Robertson is Calderwood, 13.3 km away.

Calderwood
13.3 km away · income $1,126/wk · rent $580/wk
Tullimbar
13.5 km away · income $988/wk · rent $520/wk
Kangaroo Valley
15.9 km away · income $766/wk · rent $310/wk
Avondale (NSW)
17.1 km away · income $725/wk · rent $300/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Robertson

What is the population of Robertson NSW?

The population of Robertson NSW is 2,017 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 23 people per km². Robertson is ranked #3,021 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Robertson?

The median personal income in Robertson NSW is $806 per week, or $41,912 per year. The median household income is $1,736 per week. Family income is $2,135 per week. Robertson is ranked #3,520 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Robertson?

Median rent in Robertson NSW is $443 per week ($1,920 per month). Rent represents 25.5% of household income, which is considered moderate. Robertson ranks #1,241 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Robertson?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Robertson NSW is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Robertson?

The median age in Robertson NSW is 47 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Robertson a good suburb to live in?

Robertson is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 2,017. The median income is $806/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13389. All dollar figures in AUD.