Robina, Queensland

Robina
Suburb
Robina is located in Queensland
Robina
Robina
Interactive map of Robina
Coordinates: 28°04′15″S 153°23′42″E / 28.0708°S 153.395°E / -28.0708; 153.395 (Robina (centre of suburb))
CountryAustralia
StateQueensland
CityGold Coast
LGA
Location
Established1985
Government
 • State electorates
  • Mudgeeraba
  • Mermaid Beach
 • Federal division
  • McPherson
Area
 • Total
15.0 km2 (5.8 sq mi)
Elevation
3 m (9.8 ft)
Population
 • Total25,659 (SAL 2021)[2]
Time zoneUTC+10:00 (AEST)
Postcodes
4226 (Robina)
4230 (Town Centre)
Suburbs around Robina
Merrimac Clear Island Waters Mermaid Waters
Mudgeeraba Robina Burleigh Waters
Mudgeeraba Reedy Creek Varsity Lakes

Robina (/rəˈbiːnə/ rə-BEE-nə)[3] is a suburb in the City of Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.[4] Robina was one of the first master-planned residential communities in Australia.[5] During its construction it was the largest master-planned community in Australia.[6] In the 2021 census, Robina had a population of 25,659 people.[7]

History

In 1980, Singaporean real estate developer, Robin Loh, and local property developer, Arthur Earle, purchased 20 square kilometres (7.7 sq mi) of land in the southern Gold Coast, west of Broadbeach.[8] The acquired land, which had previously been used for grazing, would become the suburb of Robina.[8]

Engaging international urban designers Moshe Safdie and Robert Lamb Hart,[5] Dr Loh formed the Robina Land Corporation, which spearheaded the development of Robina into a residential and commercial hub now home to more than 30,000 people and with a workforce 20,000 strong. Robina is considered one of Australia's most successful planned communities,[8] and is one of the Gold Coast's fastest growing suburbs. In the decade from 2001 to 2011 Robina experienced population growth of 4.8 per cent per annum.

The name Robina was officially gazetted on 11 May 1985.[4] The name is a combination of "Robin" (Loh's given name) and "a" (for Arthur Earle).[9]

Robina State School opened on 29 January 1990.[10]

In the original plan, Kerrydale was to be a separate suburb zoned for a golf course, hotel, accommodation and public space to the south-east of the Robina Town Centre. Kerrydale was officially approved on 20 Ferurary 1989 and can be seen on maps of that period.[11][12] However, it was legislated in the Local Government (Robina Town Centre Planning Agreement) Bill 1992 that Kerrydale would be amalgamated into Robina.[13] On 19 May 1995 the boundaries of Robina were officially extended to absorb Kerrydale.[4]

Robina State High School opened on 29 January 1996.[10][14]

The Robina Library opened in 2000 with a major refurbishment in 2013.[15]

In January 2021, Arcadia College relocated from Varsity Lakes to Robina.[16][17]

Demographics

In the 2016 census, Robina had a population of 23,106. 59.8% of people were born in Australia. The next most common countries of birth were New Zealand 8.1%, England 6.2%, China 2.7%, South Africa 2.0% and Japan 1.4%. 78.0% of people spoke only English at home. Other languages spoken at home included Mandarin 3.3%, Japanese 1.9%, Cantonese 1.4%, Korean 0.8% and Spanish 0.6%. The most common responses for religion were No Religion 31.6%, Catholic 21.3% and Anglican 15.2%.[18]

In the 2021 census, Robina had a population of 25,659 people.[7]

Education

Robina State High School, 2022

Robina State School is a government primary (Preparatory to Year 6) school for boys and girls at Killarney Avenue (28°04′16″S 153°23′57″E / 28.0712°S 153.3991°E / -28.0712; 153.3991 (Robina State School)).[19][20] In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 802 students with 58 teachers (51 full-time equivalent) and 31 non-teaching staff (20 full-time equivalent).[21] It includes a special education program.[19]

Robina State High School is a government secondary (7–12) school for boys and girls at Investigator Drive (28°04′25″S 153°22′36″E / 28.0735°S 153.3768°E / -28.0735; 153.3768 (Robina State High School)).[19][22] In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 1412 students with 115 teachers (107 full-time equivalent) and 48 non-teaching staff (35 full-time equivalent).[21] It includes a special education program.[19]

Arcadia College is a private secondary (7–12) school for boys and girls at 12 Centreline Place (28°04′07″S 153°22′40″E / 28.0685°S 153.3779°E / -28.0685; 153.3779 (Arcadia College)).[23][24] In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 188 students with 20 teachers (19 full-time equivalent) and 9 non-teaching staff (7 full-time equivalent).[25][17]

Australian Industry Trade College is a private secondary (10-12) school for boys and girls at 281 Scottsdale Drive (28°05′30″S 153°23′33″E / 28.0916°S 153.3926°E / -28.0916; 153.3926 (Australian Industry Trade College)).[19][26] In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 332 students with 21 teachers and 26 non-teaching staff (25 full-time equivalent).[21]

Bond University has its main campus at Robina.[27]

Amenities

The Robina Town Centre shopping centre, Robina Stadium and Robina Branch Library are located in Robina.

The Glades Golf Club is a par 72, Greg Norman designed golf course.[28]

The Gold Coast Techspace in the Robina Community Centre on San Antonio Drive is a makerspace and education centre focusing on electronics, computer programming, and 3D printing.[29][30]

The Gold Coast City Council operate a public library at the Robina Community Centre at 196 Robina Town Centre Drive.[31]

References

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Robina (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. 
  2. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Robina (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. 
  3. ^ State of Queensland, (Department of Education) (16 October 2017). "WATCH: Robina State High School" (video). youtube.com. Queensland Department of Education.
  4. ^ a b c "Robina – suburb in City of Gold Coast (entry 46082)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
  5. ^ a b "Robina history". Archived from the original on 12 September 2015. Retrieved 25 July 2015.
  6. ^ Cartlidge, Robin (1 January 2008). "The Robina residential archipelago: Its current and future sustainability" (PDF). Bond University. Archived (PDF) from the original on 21 March 2022. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
  7. ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Robina (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  8. ^ a b c "Planned community pioneer and Robina founder Robin Loh dead at 81". The Australian. 30 August 2010. Retrieved 16 September 2010.
  9. ^ "Forward focussed Robina has a rich and colourful history". CBD Robina. 31 July 2017. Archived from the original on 22 April 2020. Retrieved 22 April 2020.
  10. ^ a b Queensland Family History Society (2010), Queensland schools past and present (Version 1.01 ed.), Queensland Family History Society, ISBN 978-1-921171-26-0
  11. ^ "Item ID3410532, Queensland Place Names Act 1988 - Approval of Place Names and Boundaries. - Mr W.H. Glasson". Queensland State Archives. Retrieved 11 September 2020.
  12. ^ "Burleigh" (Map). 1995. Archived from the original on 22 April 2020. Retrieved 22 April 2020. Map reference 6B
  13. ^ "Local Government (Robina Town Centre Planning Agreement) Bill". Queensland Legislation. Queensland Government. 1992. Archived from the original on 22 April 2020. Retrieved 22 April 2020.
  14. ^ "History". Robina State High School. 4 April 2019. Archived from the original on 25 November 2023. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  15. ^ "Public Libraries Statistical Bulletin 2016-17" (PDF). Public Libraries Connect. State Library of Queensland. November 2017. p. 13. Archived (PDF) from the original on 30 January 2018. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
  16. ^ "Our Campus". Arcadia College. Archived from the original on 5 March 2022. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
  17. ^ a b "Changes to the Register of Non-State Schools (Qld)" (PDF). Non-State Schools Accreditation Board. 27 January 2021. p. 1. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2 March 2022. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
  18. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Robina (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  19. ^ a b c d e "State and non-state school details". Queensland Government. 9 July 2018. Archived from the original on 21 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  20. ^ "Robina State School". Robina State School. 20 July 2022. Archived from the original on 8 March 2020. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  21. ^ a b c "ACARA School Profile 2017". Archived from the original on 22 November 2018. Retrieved 22 November 2018.
  22. ^ "Robina State High School". Robina State High School. 24 November 2022. Archived from the original on 16 March 2020. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  23. ^ "State and non-state school details". Queensland Government. 9 July 2018. Archived from the original on 21 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  24. ^ "Arcadia College". Archived from the original on 5 March 2022. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
  25. ^ "ACARA School Profile 2018". Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. Archived from the original on 27 August 2020. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
  26. ^ "Australian Industry Trade College". Archived from the original on 12 December 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  27. ^ "The campus | Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia". Bond University. Retrieved 24 March 2026.
  28. ^ "The Glades Golf Club". The Glades. Archived from the original on 5 April 2024. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
  29. ^ "Adopted Report for the Economic Development and Tourism Committee Meeting Held on Thursday, 20 March 2014" (PDF). City of Gold Coast Council. 20 March 2014. Archived (PDF) from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 21 August 2015.
  30. ^ "Gold Coast TechSpace". gctechspace.org. Archived from the original on 5 September 2015. Retrieved 21 August 2015.
  31. ^ "Robina Library". Gold Coast City Council. Archived from the original on 30 January 2018. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
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