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 of November 2025, is approximately 5,471 people. This figure represents a decrease of 60 individuals since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 5,531. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 5,469 in June 2024 and an additional 14 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,787 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average 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, using 2022 as the base year. Projections indicate an overall population decline by 354 persons to 2041, but growth is anticipated in specific age cohorts, particularly the 75 to 84 age group, which is 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 7 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling 38 homes. As of FY26, 3 approvals have been recorded so far. The area's population decline suggests that new supply may be keeping pace with demand, providing good options for buyers, with new properties constructed at an average expected cost of $249,000. In 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 significantly reduced construction levels, 76.0% below the regional average per person, which generally supports stronger demand and values for established homes. 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, offering a range of housing types from spacious family homes to more affordable compact options. This shift reflects reduced availability of development sites and changing lifestyle demands and affordability requirements, contrasting with the current housing mix of 97.0% houses. The location has approximately 1712 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market. With stable or declining population forecasts, Evatt may experience less housing pressure, 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

No changes can impact an area's performance more than alterations to local infrastructure, significant projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of zero projects that are likely to affect the area. Notable projects include Ginninderry Stage 3 - The Valley Release, Belconnen Lakeshore - Connected Waterfront Precinct, Gungahlin College East (Nicholls), and Canberra Light Rail Stage 3: Belconnen to City (Bruce Alignment). The following list details those expected to be most relevant.

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

Evatt has a well-educated workforce with an unemployment rate of 3.7% as of September 2025. Employment growth in the past year was estimated at 2.2%.

The unemployment rate is in line with Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) rate of 3.6%, and workforce participation is also on par with ACT's 69.6%. Key industries of employment among residents are public administration & safety, education & training, and professional & technical services. Evatt demonstrates a notable concentration in construction, 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 ACT.

Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 2.2%, while labour force increased by 0.8%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 1.3 percentage points. In comparison, ACT saw employment grow by 1.4%, labour force expand by 1.2%, and unemployment fall by 0.2 percentage points. As of 25-Nov, ACT employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, adding 710 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.5%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Evatt's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.1% over ten years.

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

AreaSearch released postcode-level ATO data for financial year 2022. Evatt SA2 had a median income of $64,263 and an average of $77,607 among taxpayers. These figures are high compared to Australia's median of $68,678 and average of $83,634 in the Australian Capital Territory. By September 2025, estimates suggest Evatt's median income will be approximately $73,003 and average $88,162, based on a 13.6% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Evatt rank highly nationally, between the 88th and 88th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. The $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band includes 34.8% of Evatt's community (1,903 individuals), similar to the regional pattern where 34.3% fall into 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 income, reflecting strong purchasing power. Evatt'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

In Evatt, as per the latest Census evaluation, 96.7% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 3.3% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This compares to the Australian Capital Territory's figures of 69.4% houses and 30.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Evatt stood at 33.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 44.4% and rented ones at 22.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, aligning with the Australian Capital Territory average, while median weekly rent was $466 compared to the territory's averages of $2,000 and $430 respectively. Nationally, Evatt's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents substantially exceeded the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 constitute 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, which is 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

Educational qualifications in Evatt trail regional benchmarks, with 37.0% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 46.8% in SA4 region. Bachelor degrees lead at 22.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.7%) and graduate diplomas (5.1%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 30.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (19.6%). Educational participation is notably 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.

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

Transport analysis indicates 40 active stops operating in Evatt, served by a mix of bus routes. These are serviced by 7 individual routes, providing a total of 890 weekly passenger trips. Residents have excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 181 meters to the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 127 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 22 weekly trips per 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 outcomes, with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age groups.

As of December 2021, approximately 59% (3,216 people) of Evatt's total population had private health cover, which is exceptionally high. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area were mental health issues affecting 10.3% of residents and asthma impacting 9.2%. In comparison, 67.0% of Evatt residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, slightly lower than the Australian Capital Territory average of 68.1%. As of December 2021, 15.5% (849 people) of Evatt's residents were aged 65 and over. Health outcomes among seniors in Evatt are above average, performing even better than the general population in health metrics.

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 cultural diversity was above average, with 20.5% of its population born overseas and 16.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Evatt, making up 44.1% of people. Notably, the category 'Other' comprised 1.0% of Evatt's population, slightly higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 1.3%.

The top three ancestry groups were Australian (27.1%), English (24.9%), and Irish (9.4%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Croatian was overrepresented at 1.5%, compared to the regional average of 0.8%; Hungarian was also overrepresented at 0.4% (vs 0.3%); Welsh stood out at 0.7% (vs 0.6%).

Evatt's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Evatt's median age was 37 years in [year], slightly higher than the Australian Capital Territory's 35 but aligned with the national average of 38. The age group 5-14 represented 13.8% of Evatt's population, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's percentage. The 25-34 cohort was less prevalent at 14.3%. Between [start year] and [end year], the 75-84 age group grew from 3.4% to 5.5% of Evatt's population, while the 65-74 cohort declined from 10.4% to 9.1%. By 2041, forecasts indicate that the 75-84 age group will increase by 46 people (16%), from 300 to 347. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are projected to account for 64% of total population growth in Evatt, reflecting its aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 45-54 and 15-24 age groups will see reduced numbers by that year.