Robertstown, SA 5381 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Robertstown is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5381, home to 223 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Goyder local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 118 km from the Adelaide CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$193 /wk
Population223
Median age59
Area136.3 km²
To CBD118 km
LGAGoyder

Demographics

Population
223
Median age
59 years
Median household income
$748 /week
Median personal income
$443 /week
Median family income
$928 /week
Average household size
1.9
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Goyder
Statistical region (SA4)
Barossa - Yorke - Mid North
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Grey
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$193 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$433
Rent share of household income
26%

Schools

  • Robertstown Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 café
  • 1 pub or bar
  • 1 park or reserve
  • 1 playground

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (32.9°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (15.4°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 358 mm
  • Reference station: Whyalla Aero, 87.7 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 67.4% of the 138 resolvable premises in Robertstown. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.

  • Fixed Wireless: 67.4%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 32.6%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 12 across postcode 5381 in the year to FY2024–25 (up 71% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 4 violent offences, 4 break-ins, 2 theft.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Robertstown?

Robertstown (SA 5381) had 223 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 59. It sits within the Goyder local government area.

What is the median rent in Robertstown?

The median advertised rent in Robertstown is $193/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Robertstown?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Robertstown covering government sectors. Nearest include: Robertstown Primary School (0.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Robertstown?

Robertstown is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (67.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Robertstown?

Across postcode 5381, 12 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were violent (4), break-ins (4), theft (2). 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 Robertstown?

In Robertstown, mean daily temperatures range from 9°C to 24.2°C and annual rainfall is 358 mm measured at the Whyalla Aero weather station (87.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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