Evatt
Statistical Area - sa2

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 of Aug 2025, is approximately 5,471, reflecting a decrease of 60 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 5,531. This change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 5,469 in Jun 2024 and an additional 14 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is around 1,787 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 64.1% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch uses 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 are adopted. Projections indicate an overall population decline by 354 persons to 2041, but specific age cohorts like the 75 to 84 year-olds are projected to increase by 81 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 seven new homes approved annually. Development approval data is produced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on a financial year basis, totalling 38 approvals across the past five financial years from FY21 to FY25, with one recorded so far in FY26. The population decline over recent years has resulted in adequate development activity relative to other areas, benefiting buyers. New properties are constructed at an average expected construction cost of $373,000.

In the current financial year, $140,000 worth of commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating minimal commercial development activity compared to residential. Relative to the Australian Capital Territory, Evatt shows substantially reduced construction, with 76.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties, which is also under the national average, suggesting the area's established nature and potential planning limitations. New building activity comprises 67.0% detached houses and 33.0% attached dwellings, offering a blend of housing types across different price ranges. This represents a significant 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. Evatt has approximately 1712 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market.

With population projections showing stability or decline, Evatt should see reduced housing demand pressures in the future, benefiting potential buyers.

Evatt has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 22ndth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified zero projects that could affect this region. Notable initiatives are Onderra, New Northside Hospital, Ngurra Cultural Precinct, and Deakin Private Hospital. The following details projects likely to have the most relevance.

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The employment environment in Evatt shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Evatt has an educated workforce with 3.3% unemployment rate as of June 2025, aligning with Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) 3.4%. It experienced 3.6% employment growth in the past year.

Of its 3,090 working residents, key industries include public administration & safety, education & training, and professional & technical services. Construction stands out with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average. However, public administration & safety is under-represented compared to ACT (26.5% vs 30.4%). Employment opportunities locally may be limited due to its predominantly residential nature.

Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 3.6%, labour force by 1.6%, reducing unemployment by 1.9 percentage points. In contrast, ACT's employment grew by 1.9% with a 0.3 percentage point unemployment rate decrease. State-level data to Sep-25 shows ACT employment contracted by 0.33% (losing 1,480 jobs) and its unemployment rate was 4.2%. National unemployment stood at 4.5% with national employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Evatt's industry mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.5% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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 2022 shows Evatt's median income among taxpayers is $64,263, with an average of $77,607. This places Evatt among the highest in Australia, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's median of $68,678 and average of $83,634. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.78% since financial year 2022, current estimates for March 2025 would be approximately $71,191 (median) and $85,973 (average). According to the 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Evatt rank highly nationally, between the 88th and 89th 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 achieving high weekly earnings 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 structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 96.7% houses and 3.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Australian Capital Territory's figures of 69.4% houses and 30.5% 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 Evatt was $2,000, aligning with the Australian Capital Territory average, while the median weekly rent was $466 compared to Australian Capital Territory's $2,000 and $430 respectively. Nationally, Evatt's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 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 comprise the remaining 20.7%, with lone person households at 17.2% and group households at 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's educational qualifications trail regional benchmarks with 37.0% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 46.8%. This gap indicates potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 22.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.7%) and graduate diplomas (5.1%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 30.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (19.6%).

Educational participation is high, with 30.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.5% in primary education, 7.8% in secondary education, and 5.6% pursuing tertiary education. Evatt's three schools have a combined enrollment of 1,113 students as of the latest data. The area demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1067). All three schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs (20.3 places per 100 residents vs regional average of 15.1), suggesting the area serves as an educational hub for the broader region.

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

Transport analysis in Evatt indicates 40 operational transport stops, consisting solely of bus services. These stops are served by 7 distinct routes, facilitating a total of 890 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to public transport is deemed excellent, with residents situated on average 181 meters from the nearest stop.

The service frequency averages 127 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 22 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in Evatt are marginally below the national average with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Evatt's health indicators show below-average results with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age groups.

Approximately 59% of Evatt's total population of 3,216 people have private health cover, which is exceptionally high. The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues affecting 10.3% of residents and asthma impacting 9.2%. In comparison, 67.0% of Evatt residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 68.1% across the Australian Capital Territory. The area has 15.5% of residents aged 65 and over, totaling 849 people. Health outcomes among seniors in Evatt are above average and perform better than the general population in health metrics.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Evatt was found to be 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, accounting for 44.1%. The notable overrepresentation was in the 'Other' category, comprising 1.0%, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's 1.3%.

In terms of ancestry, Australians made up 27.1% of Evatt's population, followed by English at 24.9% and Irish at 9.4%. Some ethnic groups showed significant differences: Croatian was overrepresented at 1.5%, compared to the regional average of 0.8%; Hungarian was at 0.4% (vs 0.3%); and Welsh at 0.7% (vs 0.6%).

Evatt's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Evatt's median age is 37 years, slightly older than Australian Capital Territory's 35 but aligned with Australia's national average of 38. The age group 5-14 constitutes 13.8% of Evatt's population compared to Australian Capital Territory's figure. The 25-34 age cohort is less prevalent in Evatt at 14.3%. Since 2021, the 75-84 age group has grown from 3.4% to 5.5% of Evatt's population. Conversely, the 65-74 age group has declined from 10.4% to 9.1%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Evatt. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to increase by 46 people (16%), rising from 300 to 347. Notably, the combined ages 65+ groups will account for 64% of total population growth, reflecting Evatt's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 45-54 and 15-24 age groups are projected to decrease in number.