Robertson

Named in 1967 Robertson honours Doctor William Nathaniel Robertson. He was a University of Queensland Senate member. He was also a founder of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. Robertson wasn’t always a suburb. In the mid-1960s it was part of Sunnybank. Musgrave Road and a drive-in cinema marked its boundaries. The area transformed significantly. Sunnybank Plaza opened in 1975. A state primary school followed in 1980. Griffith University’s Nathan campus opened nearby in 1975. Robertson’s population boomed. It more than tripled between 1976 and 1986. The primary school’s enrollment reached over 600 students by 2002. Sunnybank Plaza expanded. In 1989 and 1995 it grew to 30000 square meters. It now boasts a Kmart supermarkets cinemas and 122 shops. Robertson State School opened its doors on January 29 1980 with 124 students. Two weeks later the Robertson State Preschool Centre opened with 26 students. The school thrived. By 1987 it had 600 students. Robertson is a residential area. It’s located southeast of Brisbane’s CBD. Kessels Road Mains Road McCullough Street and Troughton Road loosely define its borders. It’s known for its high-performing school. Robertson State School boasts an ICSEA value of 1126. This is above the average of 1000. Its ICSEA percentile is 91. In 2020 it had 728 students 50 teachers and 31 non-teaching staff. The school features a special education program. Robertson has no secondary schools. Nearby Sunnybank and MacGregor have high schools. Many students choose non-catchment schools like Brisbane State High Mansfield State High and QASMT. Public transport is readily available. Bus lines 130 and 140 run through Mains Road. These are high-frequency Translink BUZ services. Robertson’s population fluctuates. In 1976 it was 945. It reached 4867 in 2011. The 2021 census recorded a population of 4749. The median age in 2016 was 32. Children aged 0-14 made up 14% of the population. People 65 and older made up 15.6%. Robertson is more than just a suburb. It’s a community with a rich history. A testament to growth and development. A place where education and community spirit thrive. Explore Robertson. Discover its story.