SA · Robe Council
Robe, 5276
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Robe is a small locality in the Robe area, home to around 1,252 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 21 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with falling year-on-year trends (-16%), roughly 16.8 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $338 (flats $252, houses $420), 2 school and preschool sites in the area, limited but present public transport access, 8 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. See the sections below for population, safety, schools and local activity.
Population
- Population
- 1,252
- Median age
- 54
- Median household income / week
- $1,244
- Dwelling vacancy
- 59.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 785 of 1,316
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,232
- Employment rate
- 54.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 39 / 14 / 4
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $252.5
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $420
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $337.5
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 5
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 21
- Against the person
- 7
- Against property
- 14
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 16.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 179 residents
- State safety percentile
- 20.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 3
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -15.8%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental3
- Other Theft4
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury3
- Theft From Motor Vehicle3
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv3
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 994
- Robe Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 994
- Robe Soldiers Memorial KindergartenVictoria StreetPreschools
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
1 public transport stops in this suburb
- Main Rd / Robe St - South side (Robe Auto and Marine)
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
8 active roadworks / incidents
- Shoulder WorkMain Road, Dening St13 Oct 2025 – 24 Jul 2026
- Shoulder WorkSouthern Ports Highway, Boomaroo Park Rd13 Oct 2025 – 24 Jul 2026
- Shoulder WorkSouthern Ports Highway, Sandy Lane13 Oct 2025 – 24 Jul 2026
- Shoulder WorkSouthern Ports Highway, Southern Ports Hwy13 Oct 2025 – 24 Jul 2026
- Shoulder WorkSouthern Ports Highway, Springs Rd13 Oct 2025 – 24 Jul 2026
- Shoulder WorkSouthern Ports Highway, Wildfield Rd13 Oct 2025 – 24 Jul 2026
- Shoulder WorkSouthern Ports Highway, Eliza Lane13 Oct 2025 – 24 Jul 2026
- Shoulder WorkSouthern Ports Highway, Parking Bay13 Oct 2025 – 24 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
632 planning-related records
2026· 40 proposals
June 2026
- Outbuilding (Shed)3 NUNAN ST ROBE SA 5276Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling11 SOUTHERN PORTS HWY ROBE SA 5276Under Assessment
- Variation to Land Division Consent Condition 1 and Land Division Consent Condition 2(1) to amend the Stormwater Management Plan to be the Preliminary Stormwater Management Report (“PRMR1”), prepared by Tonkin Consultants Pty Ltd, Ref: 251107R001B, Revision C, dated April 2026.LOT 204 FAWKS DR ROBE SA 5276Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed)6 OLIVE CT ROBE SA 5276Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling29 BEACON HILL RD ROBE SA 5276Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling73 ORCHID DR ROBE SA 5276Under Assessment
- Building Alterations to Clubrooms (Verandah, Deck & New Windows), Access Stairs & PVC Pickett Fence (1200 mm high)LOT 1 MUNDY TCE ROBE SA 5276Under Assessment
- Verandah and deck4 ALEXANDER DR ROBE SA 5276Under Assessment
- Construction of a Detached Dwelling & associated Outbuilding51 DOUGLAS DAWSON TRK ROBE SA 5276Under Assessment
- To construct a series of retaining walls and fences to allow level play area and water tank location.28 ADAM LINDSAY GORDON DR ROBE SA 5276Under Assessment
- Verandah over an existing timber deck.55 MAIN RD ROBE SA 5276Under Assessment
May 2026
- New 110 sqm carport / veranda to rear of premises 5m wide x 22m long.57 DOUGLAS DAWSON TRK ROBE SA 5276Under Assessment
- Detached (Single Storey) Dwelling41 COBB AND CO WAY ROBE SA 5276Under Assessment
- Detached (Single Storey) Dwelling13 LAPWING AV ROBE SA 5276Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to existing residence - proposed additional bathroom & new double garage16 LAKE RD ROBE SA 5276Under Assessment
- Outbuilding6 IVY PL ROBE SA 5276Under Assessment
- Construction of a 20 m x 12 m x 4.6 m shed185 SANDY LANE ROBE SA 5276Decision Made
- Remove and replace existing back pergola Remove and replace existing deck to front of dwelling14 BARROWMANS DR ROBE SA 5276Decision Made
- Detached (Single Storey) Dwelling2 -4 APEX LANE ROBE SA 5276Under Assessment
- Shed (Outbuilding)35 ORCHID DR ROBE SA 5276Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling28 KELHAM DR ROBE SA 5276Decision Made
- Carport (Outbuilding)9 BACKLER ST ROBE SA 5276Decision Made
April 2026
- Variation of Development Application 25021607 - Carport Re-location8 LAKESIDE TCE ROBE SA 5276Decision Made
- Outbuilding Shed (94.5m2) to be used for storage of boat, trailer and recreational fishing equipment ancillary to the residential use of the property (24 and 24a Lord Syleham Street, Robe)24 LORD SYLEHAM ST ROBE SA 5276;24A LORD SYLEHAM ST ROBE SA 5276Under Assessment
- Variation to 25020804 - Removal of existing dwelling and shed and construction of a new dwelling by increasing front setback of the dwelling and providing additional balcony privacy screening8 WILLIAMS AV ROBE SA 5276Under Assessment
- Detached (Single Storey) Dwelling21 THOMPSON RD ROBE SA 5276Decision Made
- relocation of existing transportable home, adding new decking and verandah to front facade, new carport and outbuilding44 THOMPSON RD ROBE SA 5276Under Assessment
- Outbuilding7 APEX LANE ROBE SA 5276Under Assessment
March 2026
- Accessible sanitary facilities - toilet and hand basin7 FLINT ST ROBE SA 5276Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling and retaining wall7 EVANS CAVE RD ROBE SA 5276Under Assessment
- Torrens Title Land Division (1 into 5)2 -4 APEX LANE ROBE SA 5276Decision Made
- Telecommunications facility comprising a 30m-tall monopole with antennas (total height of 31.4m), equipment shelter, fencing and access track73 MORPHETT ST ROBE SA 5276Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling40 ORCHID DR ROBE SA 5276Decision Made
- Ancillary Accommodation in association with single storey detached dwelling19 CHARLES BONNEY DR ROBE SA 5276Decision Made
- Land Division (1 into 2 Allotments)7 WILDFIELD RD ROBE SA 5276Decision Made
February 2026
- 2x Store Buildings2A HAYES AV ROBE SA 5276Under Assessment
- Residential alterations and additions and extension to existing outbuilding44 QUINLAN-WATSON DR ROBE SA 5276Under Assessment
- Ancillary Office13 FLINT ST ROBE SA 5276Under Assessment
- Boundary realignment344 NORA CREINA RD ROBE SA 5276;346 NORA CREINA RD ROBE SA 5276Decision Made
January 2026
- Add sign to front of building Flag out the front when business is open Add street sign to end of street (if possible)15 WHITE ST ROBE SA 5276Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
81 state heritage places
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Robe Soldier's Memorial Kindergartenkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 25.9/100
- National rank
- 5837th in Australia
- State rank
- 597th in SA
- Peer rank
- #40 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #58 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime3
- Other Theftcrime4
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime3
- Theft From Motor Vehiclecrime3
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mvcrime3
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Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Updated on site
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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