Evatt

Evatt is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Evatt's population, as per AreaSearch's analysis, is 5,549 as of May 2026. This figure reflects an increase of 18 people from the population recorded in the 2021 Census, which was 5,531. The increase is inferred from ABS estimated resident population data for June 2025 (5,549) and 14 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,813 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 57.1% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, age group growth rates from the ACT Government's SA2 area projections, also using 2022 as a base, are adopted. According to these projections, Evatt's population is expected to decline by 332 persons by 2041. However, specific age cohorts are projected to grow, notably the 55 to 64 age group, which is anticipated to increase by 48 people.

The level of residential development activity in Evatt is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Evatt has seen approximately 7 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling 38 homes. As of FY26, 3 approvals have been recorded. The area's population decline suggests that new supply has likely kept pace with demand, offering buyers good choice, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $249,000. This financial year, $140,000 in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating minimal commercial development activity.

Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Evatt shows substantially reduced construction, 76.0% below the regional average per person, which generally supports stronger demand and values for established homes due to limited new supply. This activity is also below national averages, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. New building activity consists of 67.0% detached houses and 33.0% attached dwellings, with an increasing blend of attached housing types offering choices across price ranges, from spacious family homes to more affordable compact options. This shows a considerable change from the current housing mix, which is currently 97.0% houses, reflecting reduced availability of development sites and addressing shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. The location has approximately 1712 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating an established market. Given stable or declining population forecasts, Evatt may experience less housing pressure in the future, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Given stable or declining population forecasts, Evatt may experience less housing pressure, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Evatt has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 17thth percentile nationally

Area infrastructure projects identified by AreaSearch include: Ginninderry Masterplanned Community - Strathnairn & Macnamara, Belconnen Lakeshore - Connected Waterfront Precinct, Second Gungahlin College (Nicholls), and New Northside Hospital.

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The labour market in Evatt demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Evatt has an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 4.0% and it experienced a 1.3% employment growth over the past year up to December 2025. As of that month, 3,014 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.2% higher than the Australian Capital Territory's rate of 3.8%.

Workforce participation in Evatt matches the Australian Capital Territory's figure of 70.5%. According to Census responses, only 12.3% of residents work from home. The key industries of employment among residents are public administration & safety, education & training, and professional & technical services. Notably, construction has a high concentration with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average.

However, public administration & safety is under-represented, with only 26.5% of Evatt's workforce compared to 30.4% in the Australian Capital Territory. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 1.3% while labour force grew by 0.9%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, the Australian Capital Territory saw employment grow by 0.9%, labour force expand by 1.2%, and unemployment rise by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Evatt. These projections indicate that national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with growth rates varying significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Evatt's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Evatt SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $69,031 and an average of $80,035. These figures are among the highest in Australia, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's median of $72,206 and average of $85,981. Based on Wage Price Index growth, current estimates for Evatt as of March 2026 would be approximately $76,238 (median) and $88,391 (average). According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Evatt rank highly nationally, with household, family, and personal incomes between the 88th and 88th percentiles. The income distribution shows that 34.8% of individuals earn between $1,500 - $2,999, reflecting regional patterns where 34.3% fall within this range. Economic strength is evident with 38.0% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. After housing costs, residents retain 87.3% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Evatt is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Evatt's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 96.7% houses and 3.3% other dwellings. In comparison, the Australian Capital Territory had 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Evatt was at 33.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 44.4% and rented ones at 22.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,000, lower than the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,080. The median weekly rent figure in Evatt was $466, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's $450. Nationally, Evatt's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,000 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially higher at $466 compared to the national figure of $375.

Evatt features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 79.3% of all households, including 37.7% couples with children, 28.4% couples without children, and 12.4% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 20.7%, with lone person households at 17.2% and group households comprising 3.3%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.

Evatt shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Evatt Trail has a higher proportion of residents with university degrees than the SA4 regional average, at 37.0% compared to 46.8%. The most common qualification is bachelor degrees (22.2%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.7%) and graduate diplomas (5.1%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 30.2% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (19.6%). Educational participation is high, with 30.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes primary education (10.5%), secondary education (7.8%), and tertiary education (5.6%).

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Public transport analysis shows 39 active transport stops in Evatt, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 111 individual routes, collectively facilitating 7,715 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 181 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most residents commute outward. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 89%, with bus at 6% and cycling at 2%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions, only 12.3% of residents work from home. Service frequency averages 1,102 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 197 weekly trips per stop.

Evatt's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Health data for Evatt shows positive outcomes overall. Mortality rates and health conditions align with national benchmarks.

Common health conditions affect both young and old residents equally. Private health cover is high at approximately 60% of the total population (3,301 people), compared to 62.4% in Australian Capital Territory. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 10.3 and 9.2% of residents respectively. 67.0% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 70.2% across Australian Capital Territory. Working-age residents have a higher prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 15.9% of residents aged 65 and over (885 people), higher than the 14.3% in Australian Capital Territory. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, matching national rankings for the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Evatt was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Evatt's population showed above-average cultural diversity, with 20.5% born overseas and 16.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, practiced by 44.1%. The most notable overrepresentation was in 'Other' religions, comprising 1.0%, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's 1.4%.

Top ancestry groups were Australian (27.1%), English (24.9%), and Irish (9.4%). Significant divergences included Croatian (1.5% vs regional 0.9%), Hungarian (0.4% vs 0.3%), and Welsh (0.7% vs 0.6%).

Evatt's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Evatt's median age is 37 years, slightly higher than the Australian Capital Territory's 35 but in line with the national average of 38 years. The age group of 5-14 years has a strong representation at 13.9%, compared to the Australian Capital Territory. However, the 25-34 age cohort is less prevalent at 13.5%. From 2021 onwards, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 3.4% to 5.9% of the population. Conversely, the 65 to 74 age group has decreased from 10.4% to 8.8%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Evatt. The 85+ age cohort is projected to increase by 29 people (42%), from 71 to 101. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 69% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 15-24 and 45-54 age groups are expected to decrease in numbers.