Robinvale VIC 3549
Robinvale is a town in Victoria, 464 km from Melbourne CBD, around 5 hours 25 minutes by car. Population is 3,497; the median age is 36 and the median household income is $68,484 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the bottom 20% nationally. The town grew 13.2% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $220 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,012. Robinvale is characterised by high flood risk and high crime risk. 2 schools sit within the town boundary, and walkability is low.
Is Robinvale a good town?
Robinvale scores a D (10/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — strong on prices, weaker on transit, safety, and community.
Mixed results
2 schools
Car-dependent
Walkability 11/100 · 464.1 km · 323 min drive to Melbourne
More affordable than most
Median $438K · More affordable than 88% of VIC
High crime risk
Fire 27/100 · Crime 74/100 · Flood 83/100
Highly disadvantaged
SEIFA decile 1/10 · median age 36 · 3,497 residents
Liveability Rating
10 / 100 · Ranked #870 in VICEach bar is Robinvale's rank among VIC suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better). Scored on 4 of 5 factors: no school data, so the other factors carry its weight.
How do you rate the liveability in Robinvale?
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Our score
10 / 100
From schools, safety and socio-economic data — not opinion.
Residents say
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Median House Price
Public listings dataRobinvale's house market is moving lower: the median sale price reached $438,000, roughly 19% below where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$438,000
Based on 33 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 92 days — median across 3 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 2 bed 5 sales $350K
- 3 bed 17 sales $433K
- 4 bed 6 sales $590K
Land
$113,500
Based on only 5 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in Robinvale are currently listed at around $480,000 on average. Based on 7 houses listed in the past six months.
$480K
7 houses listed in the last 6 months.
7 of the suburb's 995 dwellings (0.7%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Is Robinvale safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in Robinvale sits in the high band, with 245 incidents recorded in 2026 — up roughly 57% on the prior year.
245 offences
57.1% since 2025Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–20257 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the town carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
Two schools serve Robinvale, and performance is broadly on par with peer-suburb schools.
- • 547 students across 2 schools (avg 274)
- • Sectors: 1 Government, 1 Catholic
- • ICSEA 819-962, median 890 (below the national baseline of 1000)
- • Largest: St Mary's School (290 students)
Combined
Walkability
Robinvale is very car-dependent on foot — at 11/100, nearly all errands require a car. Within the town there are 3 supermarkets, 14 parks and 8 cafes to anchor that walking radius.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Robinvale.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 24%
- Premises covered
- 1,438
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Swan Hill: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this town alone — this town's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
The ABS scores 9 small areas inside this town and averages them into the single decile above. They fall into 4 different deciles — a wide range, so parts of this town rank well above the average and parts well below it.
Robinvale is home to about 3,500 residents, with a median age of 36, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $68,000 a year, with unemployment at 6.8%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
3,497
Median Age
36
Median Household Income
$68,484/yr
Census Median Rent
$220/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,012/mo
Avg Household Size
2.9
Median Personal Income
$31,980/yr
Unemployment Rate
6.8%
Unoccupied Dwellings
10.5%
Total Dwellings
995
Owner-Occupier Rate
54.9%
Houses
87.6%
Rental Stress
16.7%
Mortgage Stress
17.7%
Work From Home
6.5%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
91 rented from a state or territory housing authority and 34 from a community housing provider, as a share of the 422 rented dwellings above — not of all dwellings.
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 47.9%
- English Spoken at Home
- 43.1%
- Employment Rate
- 49.4%
- Completed Year 12
- 31.6%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
567 residents (16.2%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
2.2% of residents (73) lived in a capital city five years earlier, most of them in Melbourne (54).
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 3,285 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Local Jobs
People who work in this town against employed people who live here, 2021 Census.
About 1,302 people work here; 1,413 employed residents live here.
Roughly as many jobs as working residents (0.9 per resident). At least 5% of employed residents must work outside the town.
Counts are by place of work and place of usual residence. The ABS counts jobs in zones; where a zone spans several places, its jobs are shared out by land use. The ABS also adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $2,333 a year through Swan Hill based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Parks and recreation 49%
- Rural and farming 45%
- Residential 3%
- Infrastructure and transport 2%
- Zones under 1% 1%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the town around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Swan Hill
In the year to August 2026, 91 new dwellings were approved across Swan Hill. That mix is 87 houses and 4 units. Approvals are down 85.7% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
No Registered Aboriginal Party is appointed for this area. About an eighth of Victoria, mostly in the north-east, has no appointment; that is a fact about the register rather than about the Country.
Setting
- Elevation
- 58 m
- above sea level, at the town centre
Elevation is the ground at the town centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
2 facilities within 5 km- 3.2 kmPetroleum Product WholesalingTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · n-Hexane · Toluene (methylbenzene)
- 4.9 km
EV adoption
In postcode 3549, 3 of 4,476 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.2% (54 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 1.3%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 3549, 625 rooftop-solar systems totalling 10.0 MW have been installed since 2001, against 1,278 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 32 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
The separate First Home Buyer Duty Reduction (stamp-duty concession) runs alongside this grant.
0 first-home grants were paid in postcode 3549 in 2025-26. The most was 38, in 2000-01.
Grants on new and established homes; established homes stopped qualifying in mid-2013.
Mortgage repayments
Land transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with State Revenue Office Victoria
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $750,000 may qualify for $10,000 — see what qualifies with State Revenue Office Victoria.
At $438,000 this is under the $750,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $10,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with State Revenue Office Victoria.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Anne Webster The Nationals
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Anne Webster | 31.0% | 69.0% | -0.1 |
| 2022 | Anne Webster | 31.0% | 69.0% | +3.3 |
| 2019 | Anne Webster | 33.8% | 66.2% | -3.6 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact town's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Jade Benham The Nationals
Next state election: 28 November 2026.
| Year | Winner | Won with | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Jade Benham NP | 51.2% | 35.9% | 64.1% |
| 2018 | Ali Cupper IND | 50.3% | 44.4% | 55.6% |
| 2014 | Peter Crisp NP | 52.0% | 29.8% | 70.2% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2021, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this town's voters. Results: Victorian Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0.
Looking at a specific address in Robinvale?
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- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
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Common questions about Robinvale
Is Robinvale a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Robinvale is high (74/100, ranked against other VIC suburbs on offences per resident). Offences against shops, venues and visitors are divided by the people who live here, so suburbs with large daytime or visitor populations rank higher than living there may feel.
What natural hazards affect Robinvale?
Robinvale has a low recorded bushfire history (27/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). Flood overlays cover a high share of it (83/100). These are town-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Robinvale a good place to live?
Robinvale has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of D (10/100), ranked against other VIC suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Robinvale?
Robinvale, VIC had a population of 3,497 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Robinvale, VIC?
The postcode for Robinvale, VIC is 3549.
How far is Robinvale from Melbourne?
Robinvale is 464 km from Melbourne CBD by road, about 323 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Robinvale?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Robinvale was $68,484 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Robinvale?
There are too few current rental listings in Robinvale for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $220, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Robinvale?
The median age of residents in Robinvale was 36 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Robinvale at risk of bushfire?
Robinvale has a low recorded bushfire history (27/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the town relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
How are the schools in Robinvale?
There are 2 schools inside the Robinvale boundary: 1 at similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is Robinvale walkable?
Robinvale scores 11/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Robinvale?
First-home buyers in VIC may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by State Revenue Office Victoria; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Robinvale belong to?
Robinvale sits within the Swan Hill local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Robinvale?
The average residential rates bill through Swan Hill is $2,333 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Robinvale?
Across Swan Hill, 91 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 85.7% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Robinvale in?
Robinvale sits within the federal Division of Mallee, currently held by Anne Webster (The Nationals).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2026
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2022
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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