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Robe, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Robe is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 1,096. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,096 Population 1/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
25.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone
$25,012 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$25,012 median income, 2.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$140,800 home value, $704/mo rent

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About Robe

Robe

Robe is a town and fishing port located in the Limestone Coast region in the south-eastern part of South Australia. The town's distinctive combination of historical buildings, ocean, fishing fleets, lakes and dense bush attracts many tourists. Robe lies on the southern shore of Guichen Bay, just off the Princes Highway. At the 2021 census, Robe had a population of 1252. Robe is the main town in the District Council of Robe local government area. It is in the state electorate of MacKillop and the federal Division of Barker.

People

Population1,096
Median Age54.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$25,012
Per Capita$25,012
Unemployment2.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$140,800
Rent$704
Ownership77.4%
Housing Units438

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain25.9 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population1,096
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates-37.1639°, 139.7603°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation25.9 inches (659 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,012
Median Age54.0 years

About Robe

Robe is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 1,096. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Robe has a population of 1,096 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,811.0 square miles. The median age is 54.0 years, 39% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,096
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
54.0yrs
Median Age
39% above Australia avg
1,811.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Robe vs Australia Average

The median household income in Robe is $25,012, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,012 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $481, 66% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 104 business establishments.

Income: Robe vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$25,012
67% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$25,012
Avg Weekly Wage$481

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)104

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Robe is $140,800, 50% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $704 (39% below the national average of $1,163). 77.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 438 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$140,800
50% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$704
39% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership77.4%
Owner-Occupied77.4%
Renter-Occupied22.6%
Housing Units438

Property Tax

Climate in Robe

Robe has an average annual temperature of 14.9°C (59°F). The hottest month is Jan (18.4°C), the coldest is Jul (11.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 632 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.4°C / 65°F 14.2° / 22.7° 30.8
Feb 18.4°C / 65°F 14.2° / 22.7° 19.4
Mar 17.2°C / 63°F 13° / 21.4° 28.5
Apr 15.6°C / 60°F 11.7° / 19.4° 39.2
May 13.6°C / 56°F 10.5° / 16.6° 64.1
Jun 11.8°C / 53°F 9.1° / 14.5° 91.8
Jul 11.2°C / 52°F 8.6° / 13.9° 100.3
Aug 11.8°C / 53°F 8.9° / 14.7° 91.4
Sep 13°C / 55°F 9.6° / 16.3° 62.8
Oct 14.4°C / 58°F 10.6° / 18.1° 39.2
Nov 15.9°C / 61°F 11.8° / 20° 34.0
Dec 17.4°C / 63°F 13.2° / 21.5° 30.4
Robe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 289 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 25.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average58.7°F
9% above Australia avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area1,811.0 sq mi (4,690.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-37.1639°N, 139.7603°W
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.9"
32% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 19, 2006.

Sep 24, 1996 90 km WSW of Robe, Australia M4.7 91 km
Jan 5, 2002 44 km S of Moorak, Australia M3.6 147 km
Feb 6, 1999 44 km S of Moorak, Australia M3.6 145 km
Mar 11, 1998 19 km WSW of Bordertown, Australia M3.0 115 km
Apr 19, 2006 50 km SW of Millicent, Australia M2.8 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in
February 67°F (19°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
March 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
April 60°F (15°C) 1.9 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in
June 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
July 51°F (11°C) 4.2 in Coldest, Wettest
August 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
September 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
November 61°F (16°C) 1.4 in
December 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in

Robe has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 51°F in July to 67°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 26.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Robe

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Robe Primary School - - - -
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Museums in Robe

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Robe Customs House - National Trust

Hotels in Robe

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ann's Place
Lakeview Motel & Apartments

Restaurants in Robe

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Adventurous Spoon
Drift
Sails at Robe

Cafes in Robe

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mahalia Coffee
The Marina Cafe
The Pastry Place
Union Cafe

Cinemas in Robe

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

South Coast Cinema

Monuments in Robe

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Robe CSIRO Research Station-National Trust

Gas Stations in Robe

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ampol
K & S Fuel
Robe Caltex

Banks in Robe

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bendigo Bank

Golf Courses in Robe

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Robe Golf Course

Breweries in Robe

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Robe Town Brewery

Airports Near Robe

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Callendale Airport-Small Airport
Cooranga Airport-Small Airport
Kingston Airport-Small Airport
Lucindale Airport-Small Airport
Millicent AirportMLRSmall Airport
Padthaway Station Airport-Small Airport
Robe Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Robe

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. Mary's Star of the Sea Church

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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Adelaide

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Robe

What is the population of Robe?

Robe has a population of 1,096 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,811.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 54.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Robe expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,012, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $140,800 (50% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $704 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Robe?

Robe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.9 inches.

How is the job market in Robe?

The job market in Robe is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $481. There are 104 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Robe?

The median home value in Robe is $140,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $704. The homeownership rate is 77.4%.

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