Robertson

QLD 4109 • Greater Brisbane

4,749
Population (2021)
$34,112
Median Income
1.78 km²
Area
76m
Elevation
MulticulturalConvenientSuburbanNear University

About Robertson

Robertson is a southern suburb of Brisbane, located 14 km from the CBD in the City of Brisbane. With a population of around 4,750, it is a quiet, predominantly residential suburb bordered by Sunnybank and MacGregor. The suburb is characterised by a mix of established homes on larger blocks and newer townhouse developments, attracting a culturally diverse community.

Residents benefit from proximity to Westfield Garden City, one of Brisbane's largest shopping centres, as well as Griffith University and Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital. The Sunnybank dining precinct, renowned for its Asian cuisine, is just minutes away. Robertson offers a suburban lifestyle with excellent access to amenities and the South East Busway for rapid CBD commuting.

Robertson falls under postcode 4109 and is governed by Brisbane Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Toohey electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
4109
Urban Area
Brisbane City - Outer South
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.57°, 153.06°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
1.78 km²
Elevation
76m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Sunnybank
1.5 km
18 min
Altandi
2 km
25 min

Bus Services

  • 130 — Brisbane CBD via South East Busway 20-25 min
  • 140 — Garden City to Brisbane CBD 25 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
14 km
By Train
25 min (from Sunnybank)
By Bus
20-25 min (via busway)
By Car (Peak)
25-40 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
18-25 min

🛣️ South East Busway provides fast, frequent bus services to CBD

Walkability Car-Dependent

Local streets are quiet but most shopping requires driving to nearby Sunnybank or Garden City.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$415
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,950
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
37 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,973
Census 2021
4,749
4.5% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$24,492
Income 2021
$34,112
39.3% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,698
Born Overseas 2,806

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 683
  • 2. India 436
  • 3. Taiwan 400
  • 4. Hong Kong 143
  • 5. Malaysia 123
  • 6. New Zealand 102
  • 7. Vietnam 85
  • 8. South Korea 84
  • 9. Philippines 68
  • 10. Sri Lanka 56
  • 11. England 50
  • 12. Indonesia 42
  • 13. Pakistan 38
  • 14. Japan 33
  • 15. Papua New Guinea 30

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Chinese 1,707
English 724
Australian 523
Indian 379
Irish 269
Scottish 211
Italian 116
Korean 105
German 99
Vietnamese 86

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

792
Both parents born in Australia
3,383
Both parents born overseas
319
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
37.9%
Christianity
33.0%
Hinduism
8.7%
Buddhism
8.1%
Islam
3.0%
Sikhism
1.5%
Judaism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
215 (4.5%)
5-14 years
457 (9.6%)
15-19 years
250 (5.3%)
20-24 years
423 (8.9%)
25-34 years
841 (17.7%)
35-44 years
648 (13.6%)
45-54 years
509 (10.7%)
55-64 years
462 (9.7%)
65-74 years
463 (9.7%)
75-84 years
343 (7.2%)
85+ years
133 (2.8%)

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