Robertstown SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Robertstown, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Robertstown SA is 223 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Robertstown is $443 per week ($23,036 per year). Median rent in Robertstown is $193 per week ($836 per month). Robertstown has a median age of 59 years, older than the national median of 38. Robertstown has a population density of 1.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Robertstown is England. The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Robertstown is $433.

There were 7 recorded offences in Robertstown in 2025-26, a rate of 31 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).

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Robertstown Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Robertstown Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$443/wk
$23,036 per year
#8674 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$193/wk
$836 per month
#7759 of 14,663
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Median Age
59years
21 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$433/mo
Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.7 per bedroom

Robertstown Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.8% (110) Female 50.2% (111)

Population Density

1.6
people per km²
223 people · 136.3 km²

Households

1.9
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$928
Family income/wk

Robertstown Age Distribution

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 & Locality (SAL)

Robertstown Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
68.5% 61 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
31.5% 28 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Robertstown Country of Birth

Australia
89.3%
England
10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Robertstown Religion

No Religion
35.7%
Lutheran
28.6%
Anglican
9.9%
Uniting Church
9.4%
Not stated
8.5%
Catholic
8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Robertstown Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
32.5%
Year 12 or equivalent
29.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
23.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
14.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Robertstown Employment

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Employed full-time
20.4% 38 people
Employed part-time
16.7% 31 people
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Unemployed
4.3% 8 people
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Not in labour force
58.6% 109 people

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

Robertstown Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
49.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
26.9%
Certificate I/II
13.4%
Bachelor Degree
10.4%

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

Robertstown Occupation

Managers
46.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
20.0%
Community & Personal Service
13.3%
Clerical & Administrative
10.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
10.0%

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

Robertstown Field of Study

Engineering
28.1%
Agriculture & Environment
28.1%
Management & Commerce
21.9%
Society & Culture
12.5%
Education
9.4%

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

Robertstown Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Robertstown Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
3.1%
$300-$399/wk
4.2%
$400-$499/wk
19.8%
$500-$649/wk
10.4%
$650-$799/wk
20.8%
$800-$999/wk
11.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
7.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
4.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Robertstown Marital Status

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Married
40.9% 79
↔️
Separated
5.2% 10
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Divorced
6.7% 13
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Widowed
12.4% 24
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Never married
34.7% 67

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Robertstown Ancestry

English
37.6%
Australian
28.7%
German
19.5%
Scottish
6.4%
Irish
5.3%
Aboriginal Australianralian
1.4%
Dutch
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Robertstown School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
50.0%
Secondary — Government
33.3%
Vocational Education
16.7%

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

Robertstown Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
16.0% 66
No need for assistance
84.0% 347

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

Robertstown Volunteering

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Volunteer
29.6% 58
Not a volunteer
70.4% 138

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Robertstown Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
31.8%
$300-$449/mo
36.4%
$450-$599/mo
18.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Robertstown How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
61.6%
Walked only
11.0%
Did not go to work
11.0%
Other
6.8%
Truck
5.5%
Car (passenger)
4.1%

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

Robertstown Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.6%
1 vehicle
34.2%
2 vehicles
31.5%
3 vehicles
17.1%
4+ vehicles
13.5%

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

Robertstown Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
7.5%
2 bedrooms
7.5%
3 bedrooms
62.3%
4 bedrooms
18.9%
5 bedrooms
3.8%

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

Robertstown Population Mobility

12.5%
moved in the last year
26.0%
moved in the last 5 years
10.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
42.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Robertstown Indigenous Population

0.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
397
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Robertstown Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
37
Arthritis
16
Cancer
10
Diabetes
9
Asthma
7
Heart disease
5
Kidney disease
5

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

Robertstown Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
6.7%
$1-$149/wk
6.0%
$150-$299/wk
16.8%
$300-$399/wk
16.8%
$400-$499/wk
10.1%
$500-$649/wk
5.4%
$650-$799/wk
6.7%
$800-$999/wk
8.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Robertstown Family Structure

Couple — no children
38.0%
Couple — children under 15
22.7%
Couple — no children under 15
21.3%
One parent — children under 15
9.3%
One parent — no children under 15
8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Robertstown Military Service

🏅
Previously served
6.1% 12
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Never served
93.9% 185

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Robertstown Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
22.1% 43
Did not provide
77.9% 152

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Robertstown Children Ever Born

No children
26.8%
2 children
17.1%
3 children
41.5%
4 children
9.8%
5+ children
4.9%

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

Robertstown When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
4
1971–1980
5
1981–1990
5

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

Robertstown Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.1%
5–14 hours
29.0%
15–29 hours
13.5%
30+ hours
16.6%
Did not do domestic work
23.8%

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

Robertstown Household Size

1 person
42.7%
2 persons
38.5%
3 persons
13.5%
4 persons
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Robertstown Where Residents Moved From

Same address
182
Moved from SA
16
Moved — same area (SA2)
3

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

Robertstown Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Robertstown Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 7 total

Theft
3
Assault
2
Property Damage
1
Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Robertstown Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
avg ICSEA score
8
total students
Robertstown Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 8 students

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Robertstown Rent Prices & Affordability

26%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $748/wk
Median Rent $193/wk
Rent-to-Income 25.8%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Robertstown

≈ $3,241/month
Median rent $193/wk
Left after rent $555/wk
Rent share 25.8%

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Robertstown vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Robertstown

What is the population of Robertstown SA?

The population of Robertstown SA is 223 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.6 people per km².Robertstown is ranked #6,677 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Robertstown?

The median personal income in Robertstown SA is $443 per week, or $23,036 per year.The median household income is $748 per week.Family income is $928 per week.Robertstown is ranked #8,674 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Robertstown?

Median rent in Robertstown SA is $193 per week ($836 per month).Rent represents 25.8% of household income, which is considered moderate.Robertstown ranks #7,759 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Robertstown?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Robertstown SA is $433. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Robertstown?

The median age in Robertstown SA is 59 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Robertstown a good suburb to live in?

Robertstown is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 223.The median income is $443/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.8% 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: 41265. All dollar figures in AUD.