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Robertson, QLD 4109
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$2,500,000
market range $2.4M-$2.8M
Median Unit
$735,000
list-price estimate
Gross Yield (houses)
1.9%
1yr Growth (houses)
+12.9%
market range +0.0% to +17.5%
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Robertson market and investor summary
In Robertson, QLD 4109, the median house sells for around $2.5M, on a gross rental yield of 1.9% for houses. House prices have moved +12.9% over the past year and +49.8% over three years. At 1.8% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 1.9% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.8% and a resident base that is not shrinking.
Living in Robertson: people, income and schools
Robertson is home to around 4,749 people, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 7% over five years. At a median age of 37, it reads as broadly working-age, and families account for 70% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $87,000 a year (about $1,680 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks comfortably above the national middle (7 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 28.7 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Locally, around 31% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
Families have 47 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, and they test well above the national school average on ICSEA, a draw for education-focused families. Robertson sits about 11 km from the CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, though a car still helps; the suburb scores 64 for walkability out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC).
- Population
- 4,749
- +7% over 5yr
- Median age
- 37 years
- Median household income
- $87,000/yr
- Households renting
- 32%
- Family households
- 70%
- Socio-economic rank
- 7/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 47
- avg ICSEA 1107
- Unemployment
- 5.1%
- Distance to CBD
- 11 km
- Walk score
- 64/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Robertson
View all →Frequently asked questions about Robertson
What should I check before investing in Robertson?
Robertson has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Capital growth of +12.9% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. 3-year capital growth of +49.8% shows sustained momentum, not just a single-year spike. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Robertson?
The median property price in Robertson, QLD 4109 is $2.5M for houses.
What rental yield does Robertson show?
The gross rental yield in Robertson is 1.9% for houses and 2.7% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Robertson?
House prices in Robertson are up 12.9% over the past year and up 49.8% over three years. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Robertson?
The current vacancy rate in Robertson is 1.8%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.
How many people live in Robertson?
Robertson has a population of approximately 4,749 residents, with a median age of 37.
What schools are near Robertson?
There are 47 schools within roughly 5km of Robertson. Their average ICSEA sits well above the national mean of 1000, which points to a more advantaged school catchment. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Robertson affordable to buy in?
A median house in Robertson costs about 28.7 times the median local household income (a high multiple that makes the suburb a stretch for median local earners). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.
Is Robertson's population growing?
The population of Robertson has grown about 7% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
How far is Robertson from the CBD?
Robertson is about 11 km from the CBD.
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