Robertson, NSW 2577 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Robertson is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2577, home to 2,017 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Shellharbour local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 109 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,017
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $1,736 /week
- Median personal income
- $806 /week
- Median family income
- $2,135 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Wingecarribee
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Whitlam
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $443 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Rent share of household income
- 26%
Schools
- Robertson Public School
- Burrawang Public School
- Kangaloon Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 26 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 47 bus stops
- Robertson School Of Arts, Illawara Hwy
- Illawarra Hwy Near Yarranga St
- Robertson Public School, Hoddle St
- Hampden Park, Hoddle St
- South St At Armstrong Cres
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 cafés
- 2 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 10 parks and reserves
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1149 mm
- Reference station: Wollongong (University), 53.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 51.2% of the 967 resolvable premises in Robertson. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 19.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 51.2%
- Fixed Wireless: 25.1%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 4.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 590 across postcode 2577 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 153 violent offences, 132 theft, 106 other offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Robertson?
Robertson (NSW 2577) had 2,017 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Wingecarribee local government area.
What is the median rent in Robertson?
The median advertised rent in Robertson is $443/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Robertson?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Robertson covering government sectors. Nearest include: Robertson Public School (0 km), Burrawang Public School (6.9 km), Kangaloon Public School (7.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Robertson?
Robertson is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (51.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Robertson?
Across postcode 2577, 590 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (153), theft (132), other (106). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Robertson?
In Robertson, mean daily temperatures range from 14.8°C to 21.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,149 mm measured at the Wollongong (University) weather station (53.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Robertson?
47 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Robertson centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 26 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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