Moving to Robina QLD 4226
What the official numbers say about living in Robina — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $540 a week, against a median household income of $1,758 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Robina grew 25% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (20,522 → 25,659 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: New Zealand, England, China; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Japanese, Cantonese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Robina sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 8 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (78% of workers), while 18% work from home.
Nearest train station: Robina, 1.6 km west.
Nearest light rail stop: Broadbeach South, 5.5 km north-east.
Nearest bus interchange: Greyhound Bus Terminal Surfers Paradise, 8.4 km north-east.
Nearest airport: Gold Coast Airport, 15.4 km south-east.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 76 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 26 schools · 53 cafes & restaurants · 9 supermarkets · 153 parks — see them all on the Robina profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Robina State School 650 m · Arcadia College 1.6 km · Arcadia College 1.6 km · Varsity College 1.8 km · Robina State High School 1.9 km · Varsity College Senior Campus 1.9 km · Australian Industry Trade College 2.2 km · Varsity College Junior Campus 2.2 km
Groceries: Woolworths 1 km · Coles Central 1.2 km · Aldi 1.6 km · Aldi 2.1 km · Daily Asian Supermarket 2.1 km · IGA 2.2 km · Woolworths 2.9 km · Ambarella Fine Foods 2.9 km
Parks and reserves: Princeville Court Reserve 100 m · Pinehurst Place Reserve 250 m · Yowani Street Reserve 250 m · Merion Park 350 m · Pymble Place Reserve 400 m · Boothby Park 400 m · Troon Court Reserve 400 m · Sawgrass Park 500 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Robina, most often seen first: Torresian Crow · Rainbow Lorikeet · Australian White Ibis · Pacific Black Duck · Noisy Miner · Australian Magpie.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Robina, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robina here | 25,659 | — | 8/10 | 15% |
| Varsity Lakes | 16,493 | — | 7/10 | 12% |
| Clear Island Waters | 4,395 | — | 9/10 | 9% |
| Mudgeeraba | 14,578 | — | 7/10 | 51% |
| Mermaid Waters | 13,088 | — | 8/10 | 7% |
| Merrimac | 7,212 | — | 5/10 | 16% |
| Reedy Creek | 7,412 | — | 9/10 | 48% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Gold Coast — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of McPherson — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4226 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Robina profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $540 a week.
The population grew 25% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 20,522 people to 25,659. It sits about 76 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line, and Robina station is roughly 1.6 km away. Local government is Gold Coast council, and the federal seat is McPherson.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Robina vs Varsity Lakes · Robina vs Mudgeeraba.
Nearby guides: Varsity Lakes · Clear Island Waters · Mudgeeraba · Mermaid Waters · Merrimac · Reedy Creek.
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