Wattle Range
Robe
Robe at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,252
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Robe.
Robe (5276) sits in the Wattle Range region of South Australia.
Robe has roughly 1,252 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Robe scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Robe's population at 1,252, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,252
Median age
54
Family households
67%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$450/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$240/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
1,252
Median age: 54
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
10
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Robe.
Local schools for Robe
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Government School Catchment
Robe Primary School
Kingston Community School
Beachport Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Robe.
- What is the Robe postcode?
- Robe is in the 5276 postcode, in SA, in the Wattle Range region.
- What is the average rent in Robe?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $450, for units it's $240.
- What schools are in Robe?
- There are 3 schools serving Robe on this page, including Robe Primary School, Kingston Community School, Beachport Primary School.
- How walkable is Robe?
- Robe has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Robe?
- Robe is close to Mount Benson, Nora Creina, Bray, Boatswain Point, Wangolina.
- What is the population of Robe?
- Robe has approximately 1,252 residents. The median age is 54.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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