Robinvale housing and population

Housing Strategy

The population study revealed an estimated population of between 7000 in November and 8800 in March each year – far more accurate than the ABS estimate of 3359. Banking information was key to this. Consultants also looked at Lower Murray Water data, and spoke to 13 local service providers. For example, supermarket data showed a grocery spend much higher than you would expect for a town of 3359. This is a critical piece of work. We will use it as we look for a better deal for Robinvale, for health, education, housing, and all kinds of other services. It will also be made available to all Robinvale service providers to seek better outcomes too.

The housing strategy delved a bit deeper into the current situation and possible solutions. It confirmed something we all know – there is no magic bullet to fix the housing problems in Robinvale. But, the document has provided five clear strategies to ease the pressure.

Robinvale Housing Strategy - Final Report(PDF, 16MB)
Robinvale Housing Strategy - Highlights(PDF, 2MB)
Robinvale Population Determination: Briefing Paper(PDF, 2MB)

Census of Population and Housing

The Australian Bureau of Statistics, the Robinvale Euston Workforce Network, local government, and the wider community have partnered to improve the accuracy of the Census count in Robinvale, Euston and surrounding areas, which have long faced significant undercounts. Through community engagement and research, this collaboration has amplified local voices, identified barriers and enablers to Census participation, and built the foundation for a tailored approach that shares why the Census matters.

Community Voice Report - 2026 Census of Population and Housing(PDF, 1MB)