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 was around 5,471 as of Aug 2025, reflecting a decrease of 60 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 5,531. This change is inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 5,469 in June 2024 and an additional 14 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density was 1,787 persons per square kilometer, above the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 64.1% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch adopted 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 ACT Government's SA2 area projections were used with 2022 as the base year. Projected demographic shifts indicate an overall population decline by 354 persons by 2041, led by a decrease in specific age cohorts. The 75 to 84 age group is projected to increase by 81 people during this period.

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 FY-26, there has been 1 approval recorded so far. The area's population decline suggests that new supply is likely meeting demand, providing good options for buyers with an average construction value of $373,000 per dwelling. This year, $140,000 in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating minimal commercial activity.

Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Evatt shows significantly reduced construction activity, 76.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established homes. Nationally, this activity is also below average, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. New building activity comprises 67.0% detached houses and 33.0% attached dwellings, offering a variety of housing types across price ranges. This shift from the current housing mix (97.0% houses) indicates reduced development site availability and addresses changing lifestyle demands and affordability needs. 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.

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

No factors influence an area's performance more than changes to local infrastructure projects. AreaSearch has identified zero projects likely impacting this area. Key projects are 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). Below is a list of those most relevant.

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

Evatt's workforce is highly educated with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 3.3% as of June 2025, aligning with the Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) rate of 3.4%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.6%, compared to ACT's 1.9%. In Evatt, 3,090 residents were employed by June 2025, with workforce participation matching ACT's 69.6%. Key industries include public administration & safety, education & training, and professional & technical services. Notably, construction employment is high at 1.6 times the regional average.

However, public administration & safety is under-represented, with only 26.5% of Evatt's workforce compared to ACT's 30.4%. Limited local employment opportunities are suggested by Census data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 3.6%, while labour force grew by 1.6%, reducing the unemployment rate by 1.9 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May 2025) project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Evatt's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.5% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations 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 13.6% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Evatt would be approximately $73,003 (median) and $88,162 (average) as of September 2025. 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 and $2,999, reflecting patterns seen in the region where 34.3% similarly occupy 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

In Evatt, as per the latest Census, 96.7% of dwellings were houses with 3.3% being other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, or 'other' dwellings. 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 properties at 44.4% and rented dwellings 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 were 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 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's educational qualifications trail regional benchmarks; 37.0% of residents aged 15+ hold university degrees compared to 46.8% in the SA4 region. This gap suggests potential for educational development and skill enhancement. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent 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 primary education (10.5%), secondary education (7.8%), and tertiary education (5.6%). Evatt's three schools have a combined enrollment of 1,113 students as of the latest data point. The area demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions with an ICSEA score of 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), indicating that Evatt 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 indicates 40 active stops operating in Evatt, offering mixed bus services. These are served by 7 unique routes, facilitating 890 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated excellent with residents typically situated 181 meters from nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 127 daily trips 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.

The area has an exceptionally high rate of private health cover at approximately 59% of its total population of 3,216 people. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in Evatt, affecting 10.3 and 9.2% of residents respectively. 67.0% of residents declared 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, performing even 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 cultural diversity was found to be 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, comprising 44.1% of people. Notably, the category 'Other' had an overrepresentation in Evatt, making up 1.0% compared to 1.3% across Australian Capital Territory.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were Australian (27.1%), English (24.9%), and Irish (9.4%). There were also notable divergences in certain ethnic groups: Croatian was overrepresented at 1.5%, Hungarian at 0.4%, and Welsh at 0.7%.

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 years. The 5-14 age group comprises 13.8%, higher than Australian Capital Territory, while the 25-34 cohort stands at 14.3%. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has grown from 3.4% to 5.5%. Conversely, the 65-74 age group has decreased from 10.4% to 9.1%. By 2041, Evatt's population forecasts indicate substantial changes. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to increase by 46 people (16%), from 300 to 347. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 64% of total population growth, reflecting Evatt's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both 45-54 and 15-24 age groups are projected to decrease in number.