Council (LGA) · Area profile

Robe

1,092 km²

Robe is characterised by a notably older population and fewer residents than most areas.

It also has household incomes a little below the norm and a slightly lower share of renters than usual.

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📍 Robe, Council (LGA)

Demographics & Identity

Total population1,542▲ +10.3%since 2011 Median age52 yrs▲ +15.6%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.8%People aged 65 and over28.6%Children under 1513.6%People in a de facto relationship15.3%▼ -1.6%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Robe, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 31%, followed by Seniors (65+) (29%) and Young adults (25–44) (18%).

Older adults (45–64)31.0%

Seniors (65+)28.6%

Young adults (25–44)18.2%

Children (0–14)13.6%

Youth (15–24)7.8%

Marital status

In Robe, the largest group is Married at 53%, followed by Never married (28%) and Divorced (9%).

Married53%
Never married28%
Divorced9%
Widowed6%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Robe, the largest group is Australia at 95%, followed by England (4%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia85.3%

England3.2%

New Zealand1.2%

India0.3%

Italy0.2%

Ancestry

In Robe, the largest group is English at 36%, followed by Australian (33%) and Scottish (12%).

English44.4%

Australian40.7%

Scottish14.8%

Irish8.9%

German8.1%

Italian2.2%

Dutch1.6%

Greek0.8%

Indian0.5%

Chinese0.4%

Language

People using another language at home2.9%

Language used at home

In Robe, the largest group is English only at 100%, followed by Mandarin (0%).

English only91.6%

Mandarin0.2%

Religion

People with no religion51.3%

Religious affiliation

In Robe, the largest group is No religion at 55%, followed by Christianity (43%) and Buddhism (1%).

No religion55%
Christianity43%
Buddhism1%
Hinduism0%
Other religions0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1245.7%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher13.9%

Highest year of school

In Robe, the largest group is Year 12 at 49%, followed by Year 11 (23%) and Year 10 (19%).

Year 1245.7%

Year 1121.5%

Year 1017.7%

Year 9 or below7.9%

Highest qualification level

In Robe, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 48%, followed by Bachelor degree (22%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (19%).

Certificate III / IV37.3%

Bachelor degree17.2%

Advanced diploma / diploma14.3%

Graduate diploma / certificate3.8%

Postgraduate degree3.3%

Certificate I / II1.3%

Field of qualification

In Robe, the largest group is Engineering & related at 17%, followed by Management & commerce (15%) and Health (13%).

Engineering & related14.1%

Management & commerce12.2%

Health10.8%

Agriculture & environment9.5%

Education9.3%

Food, hospitality & personal services7.9%

Architecture & building7.4%

Society & culture7.4%

Creative arts2.9%

Natural & physical sciences2.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$736▲ +32.6%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,220▲ +44.2%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,694▲ +40.5%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week8.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week10.2%

Household income distribution

In Robe, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 35%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (32%) and Under $650 (22%).

$650–$1,49931.7%

$1,500–$2,99929.4%

Under $65019.5%

$3,000–$3,9995.2%

$4,000 or more4.9%

Personal income distribution

In Robe, the largest group is Under $650 at 45%, followed by $650–$1,499 (39%) and $1,500–$2,999 (13%).

Under $65041.4%

$650–$1,49935.9%

$1,500–$2,99912.0%

$3,000 or more3.4%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition29.2%People with a mental health condition8.5%People needing help with daily activities3.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Robe, the largest group is None at 68%, followed by One condition (21%) and Two conditions (7%).

None63.2%

One condition19.6%

Two conditions6.7%

Three or more3.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Robe, the largest group is Arthritis at 21%, followed by Mental health (17%) and Asthma (14%).

Arthritis10.5%

Mental health8.5%

Asthma7.0%

Other condition5.7%

Heart disease4.9%

Diabetes4.7%

Cancer4.0%

Lung condition2.2%

Dementia0.9%

Stroke0.7%

Community Participation

Volunteers33.2%People providing unpaid care12.0%People caring for children unpaid23.6%People who served in the Defence Force3.9%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework28.4%

Family & Households

Average household size2.2▼ -4.3%since 2011 One-parent families8.0%People living alone30.3%▲ +4.4%since 2011

Family composition

In Robe, the largest group is Couples without children at 46%, followed by Couples with children (45%) and One-parent families (8%).

Couples without children46%
Couples with children45%
One-parent families8%
Other families1%

Household size

In Robe, the largest group is 2 people at 45%, followed by 1 person (30%) and 3 people (10%).

2 people44.9%

1 person30.3%

3 people10.3%

4 people8.3%

5 people3.8%

6 or more1.8%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$250▲ +56.3%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,200▼ -13.6%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -30.0%since 2011 Households renting20.6%Homes owned outright47.4%Separate (detached) houses96.2%Homes with three or more bedrooms85.2%▲ +0.1%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Robe, the largest group is Owned outright at 48%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (25%) and Rented (21%).

Owned outright48%
Owned with a mortgage25%
Rented21%
Other tenure5%

Types of homes

In Robe, the largest group is Separate house at 96%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (2%) and Other dwelling (1%).

Separate house96%
Townhouse / semi-detached2%
Other dwelling1%
Flat or apartment1%

Bedrooms per home

In Robe, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 49%, followed by 4 bedrooms (32%) and 2 bedrooms (9%).

3 bedrooms48.3%

4 bedrooms31.4%

2 bedrooms9.2%

5 or more5.5%

1 bedroom3.1%

Studio / none0.5%

Weekly rent distribution

In Robe, the largest group is $200–$349 at 72%, followed by Under $200 (23%) and $350–$549 (5%).

$200–$34961.9%

Under $20020.1%

$350–$5494.5%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Robe, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 49%, followed by Under $1,000 (32%) and $1,800–$2,999 (12%).

$1,000–$1,79946.6%

Under $1,00030.4%

$1,800–$2,99911.8%

$3,000 or more6.2%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle3.4%▲ +41.1%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Robe, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 43%, followed by 1 vehicle (30%) and 3 vehicles (16%).

2 vehicles43.1%

1 vehicle30.4%

3 vehicles15.7%

4 or more8.3%

No vehicle3.4%

How people get to work

In Robe, the largest group is Car (driver) at 71%, followed by Worked at home (18%) and Walked (7%).

Car (driver)60.8%

Worked at home15.4%

Walked5.8%

Car (passenger)3.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years42.1%Recent arrivals from overseas7.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate2.1%Labour-force participation57.7%Employed full-time51.5%

Industries people work in

In Robe, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 19%, followed by Accommodation & food (18%) and Construction (12%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing18.5%

Accommodation & food16.9%

Construction11.6%

Retail trade9.0%

Manufacturing5.8%

Education & training5.8%

Health care & social assistance5.7%

Public administration & safety3.7%

Other services3.6%

Professional & technical3.3%

Occupations people work in

In Robe, the largest group is Managers at 27%, followed by Technicians & trades (16%) and Labourers (15%).

Managers26.3%

Technicians & trades15.4%

Labourers14.2%

Community & personal service11.3%

Professionals10.1%

Sales workers8.8%

Clerical & administrative7.6%

Machinery operators & drivers3.5%

Nearby areas

Kingston (SA)Naracoorte Lucindale Wattle Range Grant Mount Gambier Tatiara West Wimmera Coorong

👥 Demographics & Identity