Robinvale
VIC 3549 • Rest of VIC
About Robinvale
Robinvale is a Murray River town situated approximately 360 kilometres north-west of Melbourne in the Swan Hill Rural City council area. With a population of 3,497 spread across 75 square kilometres, the town serves as a commercial hub for the surrounding irrigated agricultural district. The community is notably multicultural — reflecting decades of seasonal and permanent migration driven by the horticultural industry — with significant Vietnamese, Italian, and Australian Aboriginal communities present.
The Robinvale district is renowned for its citrus orchards, table grapes, wine grapes, and almonds, making agriculture the dominant industry and employer in the area. The Murray River provides a natural recreational asset, with fishing, boating, and riverside parks enjoyed by locals year-round. The town has essential services including a hospital, schools, and a small shopping strip, though residents rely heavily on private vehicles for most needs. Robinvale's affordable housing, low median rent of $220 per week, and tight-knit community character attract families and agricultural workers seeking a quieter regional lifestyle.
Robinvale falls under postcode 3549 and is governed by Swan Hill Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mildura (Northern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Local bus services (limited) — Swan Hill and regional centres Varies
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Remote regional town; car is the primary mode of transport; V/Line coaches connect to Melbourne via Swan Hill
Most errands require a car; limited walking infrastructure outside the town centre
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Latje Road
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6-20 Watkin Street
Housing 2021 Census
91 state housing + 34 community housing dwellings (ABS 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. Malaysia 425
- 2. Vietnam 195
- 3. Thailand 86
- 4. Cambodia 58
- 5. Italy 50
- 6. Philippines 43
- 7. Fiji 39
- 8. New Zealand 39
- 9. Taiwan 30
- 10. China 25
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)