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Evatt has an estimated 5,549 residents. That puts 1,813 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Evatt has a population of approximately 5,549 as of May 2026, according to analysis by AreaSearch. This represents a growth of 18 people (0.3%) from the 5,531 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. The estimate is derived from the ABS estimated resident population of 5,549 in June 2025 alongside 14 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The region's population density stands at 1,813 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the average across assessed national locations. Recent population gains were chiefly supported by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 57.1% of the overall increase.
Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 using a 2022 baseline are applied to each SA2 region. For areas lacking this coverage, and for periods past 2032, age group growth trends are sourced from ACT Government SA2 projections with a 2022 baseline. Based on these projected demographic transitions, the local population is expected to contract by 332 persons by 2041. In contrast, expansion is predicted for certain age groups, particularly the 55 to 64 bracket, which is forecast to grow by 48 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
38 new dwellings have been approved in Evatt over the past five years, an average of 7 a year. That is 1.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 3, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Approximately 7 residential building approvals are recorded annually in Evatt, totaling 38 homes over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 3 during FY-26 so far. Over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, an average of 1.9 new residents arrived per approved home, indicating a balanced market of supply and demand. However, this ratio increased to 6.9 people per home over the last 2 financial years, pointing to rising demand and a reduction in available supply. Approved new dwellings have an average construction cost of $249,000.
Additionally, commercial development approvals total $140,000 for the current financial year, representing a low level of commercial construction. Building activity in Evatt is significantly quieter than the broader Australian Capital Territory, tracking 76.0% below the regional average per capita. This limited supply of new properties generally supports demand and values for existing stock. This construction level is also lower than the national benchmark, indicating a mature market and potential development limits. Recent residential projects consist of 67.0% detached houses and 33.0% medium to high-density dwellings, reflecting a growing mix of attached formats that provide options across different price brackets. This contrasts with the current housing stock, which is 97.0% detached houses, signaling a shortage of developable land and reflecting evolving lifestyles that demand more diverse and budget-friendly housing. The area records approximately 1714 people per dwelling approval, showing a well-established property market. Faced with flat or shrinking population projections, Evatt could see decreased pressure on housing, creating advantageous conditions for home buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Evatt
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 20 current infrastructure and development projects close to Evatt, worth an estimated $5.21 billion. 2 are already under construction and 8 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major developments, and urban planning decisions significantly shape regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 0 major projects expected to influence this specific area. Relevant regional projects include Ginninderry Masterplanned Community - Strathnairn & Macnamara, Belconnen Lakeshore - Connected Waterfront Precinct, Second Gungahlin College (Nicholls), and New Northside Hospital, with details on the most relevant schemes provided below.
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Ethos Belconnen
Ethos is the second stage of Per Se Developments' Cirrus lakeside precinct at Belconnen. The project comprises 88 premium apartments with ground floor commercial tenancies overlooking Lake Ginninderra. Construction is well advanced with display apartments open and commercial space being marketed ahead of expected completion in 2026.
University of Canberra Sports Precinct
Major expansion of University of Canberra sports facilities, including the development of Sports Hub 2, new aquatic centre, indoor sports courts, outdoor playing fields, gymnasium upgrades, and athlete training facilities. It focuses on community access programs and elite athlete development.
Belconnen Basketball Stadium Expansion
Expansion of existing basketball facilities to include additional courts, spectator seating for 2,000, improved accessibility features, and modernized amenities. Part of ACT Government's sports infrastructure investment program.
Belconnen Arts Centre Redevelopment
Modernization of existing arts centre with expanded performance spaces, visual arts galleries, community workshop areas, and improved accessibility. Features flexible venue spaces for theater, music, and community events with enhanced acoustics and lighting.
Belconnen Community Hub Upgrade
Comprehensive upgrade of existing community facilities including expanded library services, community meeting spaces, youth programs area, seniors center, and childcare facilities. Improved accessibility and technology integration throughout.
West Belconnen Health Centre
Planned ACT Government community health centre for the growing West Belconnen and Ginninderry region. The facility is intended to provide integrated primary care, specialist outpatient services, allied health, mental health and community health services. As of 2026 the project remains in the planning phase with potential sites under review, land acquisition and concept design progressing ahead of future construction funding.
Belconnen Central by JW Land
A $520 million mixed-use town centre precinct comprising 550 for-sale apartments and 325 build-to-rent units across two towers (20 and 24 storeys) over a central podium with ground-floor commercial activation and basement parking. The all-electric precinct includes EV charging for each dwelling and improved pedestrian links between Emu Bank, Margaret Timpson Park and the Belconnen Bus Interchange. Site is bounded by Swanson Court, Chandler Street and the Cohen Street bus station.
JWLand Belconnen Lathlain Street Development
Mixed-use precinct at Belconnen Town Centre comprising 435 apartments across buildings of 12 to 18 storeys, a 144-room hotel, ground-floor retail, cafes, restaurants, and commercial office suites. The project sits within the Lathlain Eat Street precinct opposite Westfield Belconnen and adjoins an ACT Government urban park. A podium park and rooftop terrace gardens are planned, with 583 basement car spaces across four levels. A development application was lodged in early 2025.
3,015 residents of Evatt are employed, from a labour force of 3,152. Unemployment sits at 4.3%, with participation at 70.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,225, about 76% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Evatt has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of 4.3%, and stable employment patterns over the past year. There are 3,015 employed residents as of March 2026, with an unemployment rate 0.3% higher than the Australian Capital Territory rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation matches the Australian Capital Territory level of 70.8%. Census data indicates that a low proportion of residents (12.3%) worked from home, though this may have been influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors for residents are public administration & safety, education & training, and professional & technical fields.
The area exhibits a strong concentration in the construction sector, where the employment share is 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, public administration & safety accounts for 26.5% of local employment, which is lower than the Australian Capital Territory average of 30.4%. Comparing the working population from the Census against the resident population indicates that this largely residential area offers few local jobs. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, the year ending March 2026 saw employment expand by 0.3% and the labor force grow by 1.0%, leading to a 0.7 percentage point increase in unemployment. Over the same timeframe, the Australian Capital Territory recorded a 0.3% rise in employment, 1.1% growth in the labor force, and a 0.7 percentage point increase in unemployment. Future demand in Evatt can be contextualized using national employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of May-25. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local job profile to project growth. While national employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary across different industries. Applying these sector projections to the employment profile of Evatt suggests local jobs could grow by 6.5% over five years and 13.1% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Evatt is $2,428 a week (about $126,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,149 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $69,031 a year against an average of $80,035. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Based on AreaSearch's compilation of postcode-level ATO data released for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the Evatt SA2 recorded a median income of $69,031 and an average income of $80,035. These figures are very high on a national scale, comparing to $72,206 and $85,981 across the Australian Capital Territory. Adjusting for a 10.44% growth in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year, estimated figures as of March 2026 would be roughly $76,238 for the median and $88,391 for the average. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Evatt are highly ranked, placing between the 88th and 88th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution shows that 34.8% of the population (1,931 individuals) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, mirroring the regional distribution of 34.3% in this bracket. A significant share of high earners (38.0% earning over $3,000 weekly) indicates strong financial capacity. Discretionary income after housing costs is 87.3%, showing high purchasing power, and the area sits in the 8th decile for the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Evatt had 1,964 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 1% apartments. 44% are owned with a mortgage, 22% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $466 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 19.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, residential structures in Evatt consisted of 96.7% houses and 3.3% other dwelling types like apartments and semi-detached properties, compared to 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings across the Australian Capital Territory. Home ownership rates in Evatt were considerably higher than the Australian Capital Territory average at 33.4%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (44.4%) or rented (22.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment was below the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,080 at $2,000, while the median weekly rent was $466, compared to the regional figure of $450.
Nationally, Evatt's median mortgage payment exceeds the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Evatt counted 1,964 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 38% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 17% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the majority of dwellings at 79.3%, consisting of couples with children at 37.7%, couples without children at 28.4%, and single-parent households at 12.4%. Non-family households account for 20.7% of the total, with single-person households at 17.2% and group households at 3.3%. The median household size of 2.7 residents is larger than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
37.0% of adults in Evatt hold a university qualification, including 22.2% with a bachelor degree and 9.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 78% of areas nationally. A further 19.6% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,113 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,067 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment levels in Evatt are lower than regional averages, with 37.0% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree compared to 46.8% in the SA4 region. This indicates potential for further academic and skills development. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 22.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 9.7% and graduate diplomas at 5.1%. Vocational skills are well represented, with 30.2% of residents aged 15 and over holding vocational qualifications, comprising advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (19.6%). Participation in education is quite high, with 30.3% of the population currently enrolled in a course of study.
This is made up of 10.5% in primary schools, 7.8% in secondary schools, and 5.6% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Evatt reaches 39 stops on 111 routes, timetabled for about 7,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport services in Evatt include 39 active bus stops. These stops connect to 111 distinct routes, providing 7,715 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is highly rated, with residents living an average of 181 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and most workers travel outside the area for work. Private vehicles remain the primary transit mode at 89%, followed by buses at 6% and bicycles at 2%. Households own an average of 1.7 vehicles, higher than the regional average. A relatively low 12.3% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Service frequency across all routes averages 1,102 trips daily, which translates to approximately 197 weekly departures from each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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67.0% of residents in Evatt report no long-term health condition. 4.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.8 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators demonstrate positive trends for Evatt residents, with mortality rates and health conditions generally matching national benchmarks. Common health conditions show standard patterns across both younger and older cohorts, and private health insurance rates are exceptionally high at approximately 60% of the population (3,301 people), compared to 62.4% across the Australian Capital Territory. Mental health conditions and asthma were the most prevalent medical issues, affecting 10.3% and 9.2% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 67.0% of the population reported no long-term health conditions, compared to 70.2% in the Australian Capital Territory.
Working-age residents experience chronic health conditions at rates above the average. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 15.9% of the population (885 people), which is higher than the 14.3% regional average. Senior health outcomes are above average, with national rankings aligning with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Evatt is largely Australian-born, at 79.5% of residents, with 16.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (27.1%) and English (24.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Evatt exhibits higher-than-average cultural diversity, with 20.5% of residents born outside Australia and 16.8% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 44.1% of the population. The most prominent overrepresentation is in the Other category, which accounts for 1.0% of the local population compared to 1.4% across the broader Australian Capital Territory. The top parental ancestries represented in Evatt are Australian at 27.1%, English at 24.9%, and Irish at 9.4%. There are also distinct variations in other backgrounds: Croatian heritage is represented at 1.5% in Evatt compared to 0.9% regionally, Hungarian is at 0.4% compared to 0.3%, and Welsh is at 0.7% compared to 0.6% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Evatt is 37. 24.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in Evatt is 37 years, slightly older than the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 and close to the national average of 38. The 5 - 14 age group is well represented at 13.9% compared to the wider Australian Capital Territory, while the 25 - 34 cohort is less common at 13.5%. Since 2021, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 3.4% to 5.9%, while the 65 to 74 group has decreased from 10.4% to 8.8%. Projections for 2041 suggest demographic adjustments, with the cohort aged 85 and over expected to grow by 29 people (42%), rising from 71 to 101.
The combined 65 and over cohorts will make up 69% of the total population growth, highlighting an aging profile. Conversely, the 15 to 24 and 45 to 54 age groups are projected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Evatt
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 14 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,531 at the 2021 Census → 5,549 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (801011007). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.