'It's not a secret': Inside the town where people don't exist
Robinvale is a unique town in Victoria, Australia, where the official population count does not reflect the true number of residents. Local business owners and community members believe that the population is significantly higher than the census figure of 3,740. The town is characterized by its multicultural atmosphere, with a variety of Asian supermarkets and eateries that highlight its diverse community.
- ▪Robinvale's official census count is 3,740, but locals believe the actual population is much higher.
- ▪The town features a vibrant mix of cultures, evident in its numerous Asian supermarkets and restaurants.
- ▪There are no traffic lights in Robinvale, but the town is home to various churches representing different denominations.
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Welcome to Robinvale, the town where people are not countedBy communities reporter Jeremy Story Carter and Cath McAloonTopic:Regional CommunitiesFri 22 May 2026 at 4:39amFri 22 May 2026 at 4:39amFri 22 May 2026 at 4:39amA worker sits in a makeshift home in Robinvale. (ABC News: Jeremy Story Carter)abc.net.au/news/ghost-communities-of-robinvale-where-people-dont-exist-in-census/106572538Link copiedShareShare articleIn a community like no other, what happens when people aren't counted? On one side of a stainless-steel bench, chips and fish swim against a tide of spluttering hot oil in full fluorescent visibility of a seemingly unremarkable takeaway shop.
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