Robertson
NSW 2577 • Rest of NSW
About Robertson
Robertson is a small rural town in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, situated at the top of Macquarie Pass approximately 128 kilometres south of Sydney and 26 kilometres west of Kiama. Sitting at roughly 650 metres elevation on a fertile basalt plateau, the town had a population of around 1,865 at the 2016 census and enjoys a cool, misty climate year-round. Robertson is renowned for its rich dairy farming heritage, green rolling paddocks, and the iconic Robertson Pie Shop. The town falls within Kiama Municipality.
Robertson boasts a strong arts and agricultural community, with heritage buildings, galleries, and a charming village character that attracts both residents and weekend visitors from Sydney and Wollongong. The town is a popular stop on the Southern Highlands tourist loop, drawing visitors for scenic countryside, antique shops, and access to Barrengarry Nature Reserve. The National Trust-listed Robertson Heritage Railway Station—now an art gallery—reflects its historical significance. Residents rely heavily on private vehicles, with NSW TrainLink bus services providing connections to Wollongong and the Southern Highlands rail network.
Robertson falls under postcode 2577 and is governed by Wingecarribee Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Goulburn electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- NSW TrainLink Coach — Wollongong via Illawarra Highway & Macquarie Pass ~1h 10 min
- NSW TrainLink Coach — Moss Vale & Goulburn via Southern Highlands ~30 min to Moss Vale
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Robertson's historic railway station no longer accepts passengers. Residents drive to Moss Vale or Bowral to access the Southern Highlands intercity train line to Sydney.
Robertson is a small rural town where private vehicles are essential. The compact village centre is walkable locally, but all regional destinations, services, and transport hubs require driving.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Sheepwash Rd
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Berrima Public School ICSEA 1029Oxley St
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Burrawang Public School ICSEA 1076Church St
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Better Homes Farm Tugalon
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Kangaroo Valley Public School ICSEA 1073Moss Vale-Nowra Rd
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6480 Illawarra Highway
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Moss Vale High School ICSEA 1015Narellan Rd
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Moss Vale Public School ICSEA 985Browley St
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463 Argyle Street
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18 Garrett Street
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Robertson Public School ICSEA 1025Hoddle St
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Illawarra Hwy
Heritage-Listed Places
There are 2 heritage-listed places in or near Robertson, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Robertson by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Robertson Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Robertson" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 114
- 2. New Zealand 30
- 3. South Africa 17
- 4. Germany 16
- 5. Scotland 16
- 6. United States 13
- 7. Ireland 11
- 8. Italy 9
- 9. Netherlands 9
- 10. Canada 6
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)