Northern Territory · Suburb Profile

Robinson River NT — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Robinson River, Northern Territory. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Robinson River NT is 180 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Robinson River is $319 per week ($16,588 per year). Median rent in Robinson River is $95 per week ($412 per month). Robinson River has a median age of 25 years, younger than the national median of 38. Robinson River has a population density of 157.8 people per km².

The most common religion is Othr Protestnt (26% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous.

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Robinson River Population

residents (Census 2021)

Robinson River Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$319/wk

$16,588 per year

#8834 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$95/wk

$412 per month

#8682 of 14,663

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Median Age

25years

13 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 4.2 · 1.7 per bedroom

Robinson River Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.7% (93) Female 48.3% (87)

Population Density

157.8

people per km²

180 people · 1.1 km²

Households

4.2

Avg household size

1.7

Persons per bedroom

$774

Family income/wk

Robinson River 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Robinson River Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Robinson River Religion

Othr Protestnt

26.3%

No Religion

25.8%

Othr Rel Aust Abor Trad Rel

15.0%

Other Religions Tot

15.0%

Not stated

9.4%

Catholic

8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Robinson River Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

35.5%

Year 12 or equivalent

32.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

21.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.8%

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

Robinson River Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous

54.8%

Other

45.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Robinson River Employment

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Employed full-time

17.6% 21 people

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Employed part-time

6.7% 8 people

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Unemployed

10.1% 12 people

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Not in labour force

65.5% 78 people

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

Robinson River Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

71.4%

Bachelor Degree

14.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.3%

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

Robinson River Occupation

Professionals

62.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.8%

Labourers

18.8%

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

Robinson River Field of Study

Management & Commerce

50.0%

Society & Culture

50.0%

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

Robinson River Dwelling Types

Separate house

90.3%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Robinson River Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

7.1%

$650-$799/wk

11.9%

$800-$999/wk

19.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

21.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

21.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Robinson River Marital Status

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Married

28.0% 37

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Divorced

6.1% 8

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Widowed

3.0% 4

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Never married

62.9% 83

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Robinson River Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian

93.1%

Scottish

4.6%

English

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Robinson River School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

47.5%

Secondary — Government

40.0%

Pre-school

12.5%

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

Robinson River Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

1.5% 5

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No need for assistance

98.5% 321

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

Robinson River Volunteering

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Volunteer

5.7% 7

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Not a volunteer

94.3% 115

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Robinson River How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

59.3%

Walked only

40.7%

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

Robinson River Car Ownership

0 vehicles

70.6%

1 vehicle

20.6%

2 vehicles

8.8%

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

Robinson River Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

12.2%

2 bedrooms

31.7%

3 bedrooms

56.1%

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

Robinson River Population Mobility

11.4%

moved in the last year

25.0%

moved in the last 5 years

31.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

34.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Robinson River Indigenous Population

97.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

332

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Robinson River Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease

Diabetes

Arthritis

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

Robinson River Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.1%

$150-$299/wk

48.5%

$300-$399/wk

10.1%

$400-$499/wk

6.1%

$500-$649/wk

3.0%

$650-$799/wk

3.0%

$800-$999/wk

6.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

3.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Robinson River Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

52.5%

One parent — children under 15

21.0%

Couple — no children under 15

11.1%

Couple — no children

10.5%

One parent — no children under 15

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Robinson River Military Service

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Previously served

2.4% 3

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Never served

97.6% 123

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Robinson River Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

16.5% 21

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Did not provide

83.5% 106

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Robinson River Children Ever Born

No children

32.5%

1 child

25.0%

3 children

35.0%

5+ children

7.5%

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

Robinson River When Migrants Arrived

2011–2015

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

Robinson River Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.9%

5–14 hours

13.5%

15–29 hours

7.9%

30+ hours

49.2%

Did not do domestic work

13.5%

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

Robinson River Household Size

1 person

18.2%

2 persons

9.1%

4 persons

12.1%

5 persons

21.2%

6+ persons

39.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Robinson River Where Residents Moved From

Same address

148

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

Moved from NT

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

Robinson River Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

84.2%

Intact family — other children present

15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Robinson River Schools

schools nearby

government

595

avg ICSEA score

total students

Robinson River School Government

Combined · T-10 · 55 students

595

ICSEA

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

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Robinson River Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,319/wk

Median Rent $95/wk

Rent-to-Income 7.2%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Robinson River

Your weekly income

≈ $5,716/month

Median rent $95/wk

Left after rent $1,224/wk

Rent share 7.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

East Arnhem

Income: $281/wk Rent: $35/wk Save: $60/wk

Gunbalanya

Income: $276/wk Rent: $70/wk Save: $25/wk

Maningrida

Income: $256/wk Rent: $90/wk Save: $5/wk

Robinson River vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NT

Lee Point

Pop: 94 Income: $683/wk Rent: $180/wk

Bynoe

Pop: 98 Income: $669/wk Rent: $353/wk

Migratory - Offshore - Shipping (NT)

Pop: 99 Income: $1,478/wk

Eva Valley

Pop: 101 Income: $560/wk Rent: $400/wk

Hart (NT)

Pop: 105 Income: $389/wk Rent: $53/wk

Milyakburra

Pop: 106 Income: $241/wk Rent: $60/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Robinson River

What is the population of Robinson River NT?

The population of Robinson River NT is 180 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 157.8 people per km².Robinson River is ranked #7,256 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Robinson River?

The median personal income in Robinson River NT is $319 per week, or $16,588 per year.The median household income is $1,319 per week.Family income is $774 per week.Robinson River is ranked #8,834 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Robinson River?

Median rent in Robinson River NT is $95 per week ($412 per month).Rent represents 7.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Robinson River ranks #8,682 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Robinson River?

The median age in Robinson River NT is 25 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Robinson River a good suburb to live in?

Robinson River is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 180.The median income is $319/wk, which is below the NT average of $760/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 70233. All dollar figures in AUD.