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Robinson WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Robinson WA is 696 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Robinson is $778 per week ($40,456 per year). Median rent in Robinson is $340 per week ($1,473 per month). Robinson has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Robinson has a population density of 59.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Robinson is England. The most common religion is No Religion (61% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is French. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Robinson is $1,825.

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Robinson Population

residents (Census 2021)

Robinson Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$778/wk

$40,456 per year

#3981 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$340/wk

$1,473 per month

#3592 of 14,663

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Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,825/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Robinson Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.6% (360) Female 48.4% (337)

Population Density

59.9

people per km²

696 people · 11.6 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,974

Family income/wk

Robinson 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 & Locality (SAL)

Robinson Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

52.5% 107 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

47.5% 97 dwellings

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

Robinson Country of Birth

Australia

91.0%

England

7.7%

France

1.3%

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

Robinson Religion

No Religion

60.6%

Anglican

11.0%

Catholic

8.2%

Not stated

7.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.8%

Christian (other)

3.7%

Uniting Church

2.3%

Baptist

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Robinson Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

54.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

29.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

13.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.0%

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

Robinson Languages Spoken at Home

French

26.1%

German

26.1%

Italian

21.7%

Afrikaans

13.0%

Other

13.0%

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

Robinson Employment

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Employed full-time

37.5% 191 people

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Employed part-time

24.2% 123 people

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Unemployed

2.2% 11 people

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Not in labour force

36.1% 184 people

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

Robinson Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

41.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

27.2%

Bachelor Degree

19.7%

Postgraduate Degree

5.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.1%

Certificate I/II

3.1%

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

Robinson Occupation

Professionals

21.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.0%

Managers

20.0%

Community & Personal Service

12.9%

Clerical & Administrative

8.6%

Labourers

6.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.2%

Sales Workers

3.8%

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

Robinson Field of Study

Engineering

22.3%

Management & Commerce

15.5%

Health

13.6%

Architecture & Building

11.2%

Society & Culture

10.7%

Agriculture & Environment

9.7%

Education

8.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.3%

Creative Arts

1.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.5%

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

Robinson Dwelling Types

Separate house

95.0%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Robinson Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

4.0%

$400-$499/wk

7.4%

$500-$649/wk

1.5%

$650-$799/wk

6.9%

$800-$999/wk

4.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

10.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.9%

$4,000+/wk

10.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Robinson Marital Status

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Married

55.4% 317

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Separated

3.1% 18

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Divorced

9.3% 53

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Widowed

3.3% 19

👤

Never married

28.8% 165

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Robinson Ancestry

English

34.8%

Australian

28.6%

Irish

8.8%

Scottish

8.6%

Dutch

5.5%

German

3.8%

Other

2.6%

Italian

2.3%

Polish

1.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.2%

New Zealander

1.2%

French

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Robinson School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

29.9%

Primary — Government

20.1%

Vocational Education

11.9%

Pre-school

9.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

9.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

8.2%

Primary — Catholic

7.5%

Secondary — Catholic

3.7%

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

Robinson Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.5% 46

✅

No need for assistance

96.5% 1,264

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

Robinson Volunteering

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Volunteer

27.7% 150

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Not a volunteer

72.3% 391

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Robinson Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.8%

$300-$449/mo

9.3%

$600-$799/mo

3.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

17.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

14.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

26.7%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

17.4%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Robinson How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

80.4%

Did not go to work

11.8%

Bus

2.4%

Other

2.4%

Car (passenger)

1.7%

Walked only

1.4%

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

Robinson Car Ownership

1 vehicle

15.1%

2 vehicles

37.1%

3 vehicles

27.6%

4+ vehicles

20.3%

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

Robinson Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.7%

2 bedrooms

8.8%

3 bedrooms

36.6%

4 bedrooms

43.3%

5 bedrooms

6.3%

6+ bedrooms

3.4%

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

Robinson Population Mobility

13.2%

moved in the last year

36.0%

moved in the last 5 years

3.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

61.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Robinson Indigenous Population

2.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,292

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Robinson Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Cancer

Lung condition

Stroke

Kidney disease

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

Robinson Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.3%

$1-$149/wk

5.0%

$150-$299/wk

7.1%

$300-$399/wk

2.4%

$400-$499/wk

4.1%

$500-$649/wk

4.5%

$650-$799/wk

12.1%

$800-$999/wk

10.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.5%

$3,500+/wk

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Robinson Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

44.6%

Couple — no children

32.4%

Couple — no children under 15

18.5%

One parent — no children under 15

2.7%

One parent — children under 15

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Robinson Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.9% 5

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Previously served

1.5% 8

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Never served

97.6% 524

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Robinson Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

13.0% 69

—

Did not provide

87.0% 461

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Robinson Children Ever Born

No children

27.1%

1 child

9.0%

2 children

32.5%

3 children

23.9%

4 children

5.9%

5+ children

1.6%

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

Robinson When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2019

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

Robinson Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.8%

5–14 hours

31.6%

15–29 hours

13.7%

30+ hours

14.2%

Did not do domestic work

16.7%

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

Robinson Household Size

1 person

21.1%

2 persons

34.8%

3 persons

16.2%

4 persons

16.2%

5 persons

8.1%

6+ persons

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Robinson Where Residents Moved From

Same address

572

Moved from WA

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

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

Robinson Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

75.0%

Step family — no other children

17.9%

Blended family — no other children

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Robinson Schools

schools nearby

government

926

avg ICSEA score

599

total students

Mount Lockyer Primary School Government

Primary · PP-6 · 599 students

926

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 Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,795/wk

Median Rent $340/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.9%

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

If you earn X in Robinson

Your weekly income

≈ $7,778/month

Median rent $340/wk

Left after rent $1,455/wk

Rent share 18.9%

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Robinson vs State & National Average

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Pop: 351 Income: $548/wk Rent: $210/wk

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Pop: 352 Income: $756/wk Rent: $170/wk

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Pop: 353 Income: $1,020/wk Rent: $155/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Robinson

What is the population of Robinson WA?

The population of Robinson WA is 696 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 59.9 people per km².Robinson is ranked #4,507 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Robinson?

The median personal income in Robinson WA is $778 per week, or $40,456 per year.The median household income is $1,795 per week.Family income is $1,974 per week.Robinson is ranked #3,981 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Robinson?

Median rent in Robinson WA is $340 per week ($1,473 per month).Rent represents 18.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Robinson ranks #3,592 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Robinson?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Robinson WA is $1,825. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Robinson?

The median age in Robinson WA is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Robinson a good suburb to live in?

Robinson is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 696.The median income is $778/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.9% 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: 51300. All dollar figures in AUD.