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Robe

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📍 Robe, Urban Centre

Demographics & Identity

Total population1,156▼ -75.4%since 2011Median age55 yrs▲ +89.7%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.1%People aged 65 and over31.3%Children under 1513.2%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–47474

Age structure

In Robe, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 31%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (29%) and Young adults (25–44) (20%).

Seniors (65+)31.3%
Older adults (45–64)29.2%
Young adults (25–44)19.7%
Children (0–14)13.2%
Youth (15–24)6.9%

Marital status

In Robe, the largest group is Married at 53%, followed by Never married (27%) and Divorced (9%).

  • Married53%
  • Never married27%
  • Divorced9%
  • Widowed7%
  • Separated4%

Ancestry & Heritage

Country of birth

In Robe, the largest group is Australia at 94%, followed by England (4%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia84.7%
England3.7%
New Zealand0.6%
India0.4%
Italy0.3%

Language

People using another language at home3.2%

Language used at home

In Robe, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only91.4%

Religion

People with no religion49.4%

Religious affiliation

In Robe, the largest group is No religion at 53%, followed by Christianity (45%) and Buddhism (1%).

  • No religion53%
  • Christianity45%
  • Buddhism1%
  • Hinduism0%
  • Other religions0%

Education

Completed Year 1247.1%

Highest year of school

In Robe, the largest group is Year 12 at 50%, followed by Year 11 (21%) and Year 10 (19%).

Year 1247.1%
Year 1120.1%
Year 1018.3%
Year 9 or below8.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$729▼ -50.2%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,216▼ -55.9%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,672▼ -41.2%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week7.6%Households earning $3,000+ a week9.8%

Household income distribution

In Robe, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 36%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (29%) and Under $650 (23%).

$650–$1,49933.3%
$1,500–$2,99926.7%
Under $65021.4%
$3,000–$3,9995.3%
$4,000 or more4.5%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition30.0%People with a mental health condition7.6%People needing help with daily activities4.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Robe, the largest group is Arthritis at 22%, followed by Mental health (15%) and Asthma (14%).

Arthritis10.6%
Mental health7.6%
Asthma6.8%
Other condition6.0%
Diabetes5.3%
Heart disease5.2%
Cancer4.2%
Lung condition2.0%
Stroke1.1%
Dementia0.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers34.9%People providing unpaid care12.8%People caring for children unpaid22.8%

Family & Households

Average household size2.1▼ -27.6%since 2011One-parent families7.8%

Family composition

In Robe, the largest group is Couples without children at 50%, followed by Couples with children (42%) and One-parent families (8%).

  • Couples without children50%
  • Couples with children42%
  • One-parent families8%
  • Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$250—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,213▼ -47.8%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.60▼ -45.5%since 2011Households renting22.0%Homes owned outright46.5%Separate (detached) houses95.9%

How homes are owned or rented

In Robe, the largest group is Owned outright at 48%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (27%) and Rented (23%).

  • Owned outright48%
  • Owned with a mortgage27%
  • Rented23%
  • Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In Robe, the largest group is Separate house at 96%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (3%) and Flat or apartment (1%).

  • Separate house96%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached3%
  • Flat or apartment1%
  • Other dwelling1%

Mobility & Location

People who moved in the last 5 years44.9%

How people get to work

In Robe, the largest group is Car (driver) at 75%, followed by Worked at home (14%) and Walked (7%).

Car (driver)63.2%
Worked at home11.8%
Walked5.9%
Car (passenger)3.3%

Employment & Occupation

Unemployment rate2.1%Labour-force participation55.5%Employed full-time48.7%

Industries people work in

In Robe, the largest group is Accommodation & food at 22%, followed by Construction (14%) and Retail trade (11%).

Accommodation & food20.6%
Construction13.6%
Retail trade10.8%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing9.9%
Manufacturing7.0%
Education & training6.1%
Health care & social assistance5.1%
Public administration & safety5.0%
Other services4.0%
Professional & technical3.3%

Occupations people work in

In Robe, the largest group is Managers at 24%, followed by Technicians & trades (18%) and Community & personal service (13%).

Managers23.0%
Technicians & trades17.5%
Community & personal service12.7%
Labourers11.4%
Professionals10.8%
Sales workers9.9%
Clerical & administrative9.0%
Machinery operators & drivers2.4%

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