Robertson at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,017
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Robertson.
The postcode for Robertson is 2577 (NSW).
Robertson (2577) sits in the Shellharbour region of NSW.
Robertson has roughly 2,017 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Robertson 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 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Robertson's population at 2,017, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,017
Median age
47
Family households
75%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$443/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
2,017
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
69
total offences in 2025
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 January 2025· 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 Robertson.
Local schools for Robertson
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Government School Catchment
Robertson Public School
Kangaloon Public School
Burrawang Public School
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Frequently asked
About Robertson.
- What is the Robertson postcode?
- Robertson is in the 2577 postcode, in NSW, in the Shellharbour City Council region.
- Where is Robertson?
- Robertson is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2577, in the Shellharbour City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Robertson?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $443.
- What schools are in Robertson?
- There are 20 schools serving Robertson on this page, including Robertson Public School, Kangaloon Public School, Burrawang Public School.
- How walkable is Robertson?
- Robertson has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Robertson?
- Robertson is close to East Kangaloon, Kangaloon, Mount Murray, Burrawang, Wildes Meadow.
- What is the population of Robertson?
- The population of Robertson is approximately 2,017 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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