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

As of May 2026, AreaSearch estimates the population of the suburb of Evatt at around 5,549 people, reflecting an increase of 18 individuals since the 2021 Census. The latter recorded a resident population of 5,531 people. This change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation based on the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and validation of 14 new addresses since the Census date. The current population density stands at 1,813 persons per square kilometer, surpassing national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration primarily drove recent population growth, contributing approximately 64.0% of overall gains.

AreaSearch employs ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and ACT Government's SA2 area projections post-2032, also based on 2022 data. Projected demographic shifts indicate an overall population decline by 2041, with the suburb's population expected to decrease by 333 persons. However, specific age cohorts are anticipated to grow, notably the 75 to 84 age group, projected to increase by 49 people.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Evatt shows approximately 7 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 38 homes. As of FY26, 3 approvals have been recorded. Population decline has likely kept demand and supply balanced, offering buyers good choice. The average construction value is $373,000, indicating focus on premium market developments.

Commercial development approvals in FY26 totalled $140,000, suggesting minimal commercial activity. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory average, Evatt has significantly lower construction levels (76.0% below). This limited new construction often reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties. New building activity consists of 62.0% detached houses and 38.0% attached dwellings, reflecting a shift from the current housing mix (97.0% houses) due to reduced development sites and changing lifestyle demands. Evatt has around 1095 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market with stable or declining population projections, reducing future housing demand pressures.

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

Evatt has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

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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 strong representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 4.0% as of December 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 1.3% over the past year. As of that date, 3,014 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.8%, slightly higher than the Australian Capital Territory's rate of 3.6%.

Workforce participation was at 70.5%, in line with the ACT. According to Census responses, 12.3% of residents worked from home. Key industries for employment were public administration & safety, education & training, and professional & technical services. Notably, construction had employment levels 1.6 times the regional average.

However, public administration & safety was under-represented at 26.5%, compared to ACT's 30.4%. Employment opportunities seemed limited locally based on Census data. Over the year ending December 2025, employment increased by 1.3% while labour force grew by 0.9%, reducing unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, ACT saw employment grow by 0.9%, labour force expand by 1.2%, and unemployment rise by 0.3 points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years nationally. 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, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch released postcode-level ATO data for financial year 2023. Evatt suburb had a median income of $64,263 and an average of $77,607. Nationally, the median was $51,895 and average was $71,412. In Australian Capital Territory, median was $72,206 and average was $85,981. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.44% since financial year 2023, estimates for March 2026 would be approximately $70,972 (median) and $85,709 (average). According to 2021 Census figures, Evatt's incomes rank highly nationally, between the 88th and 88th percentiles. Income distribution shows 34.8% of individuals earning $1,500 - $2,999, reflecting regional patterns. Economic strength is evident with 38.0% of households having high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000. After housing costs, residents retain 87.3% of income, indicating 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

Evatt's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 96.7% houses and 3.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to the Australian Capital Territory's figures of 63.3% houses and 36.7% 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, lower than the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,080. Median weekly rent in Evatt was $466, compared to the Australian Capital Territory figure of $450. Nationally, Evatt's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,000 versus the Australian average of $1,863, while 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 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, 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 lower percentage of residents aged 15+ with university degrees compared to the SA4 region, at 37.0% versus 46.8%. This indicates potential for educational development and skill enhancement in Evatt trail. Bachelor degrees are most common, held by 22.2% of residents, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.7%) and graduate diplomas (5.1%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 30.2% of residents aged 15+ holding them, 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

The transport analysis indicates that there are 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. The accessibility of public transport is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 181 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to Evatt's primarily residential nature. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 89%, followed by bus at 6% and cycling at 2%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.7, which is above the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 12.3% of residents work from home, which may be reflective of COVID-19 conditions. On average, there are 1,102 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 197 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Evatt's health metrics closely align with national benchmarks, as assessed by AreaSearch using mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are seen at a standard level across both young and old age cohorts.

Private health cover is very high, at approximately 58% of the total population (~3,210 people), compared to 62.4% in Australian Capital Territory. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues (10.3%) and asthma (9.2%). 67.0% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 70.2% across Australian Capital Territory. Working-age residents have an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 16.0% of residents aged 65 and over (887 people), higher than the 14.3% in Australian Capital Territory. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings even higher than those of 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 cultural diversity is above average, with 20.5% of its population born overseas and 16.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Evatt, accounting for 44.1% of the population. Notably, the 'Other' religious category comprises 1.0% of Evatt's population, slightly higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 1.4%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups in Evatt are Australian (27.1%), English (24.9%), and Irish (9.4%). Some ethnic groups show notable differences: Croatian is overrepresented at 1.5% compared to the regional average of 0.9%, Hungarian at 0.4% versus 0.3%, and Welsh at 0.7% against a regional average of 0.6%.

Evatt's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Evatt's median age is 37 years, slightly older than the Australian Capital Territory's 35 but aligned with the national average of 38. The 5-14 age group comprises 14.0%, higher than the Australian Capital Territory, while the 25-34 cohort stands at 13.6%. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has grown from 3.4% to 5.9%. Conversely, the 65-74 cohort 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 27 people (39%), from 72 to 100. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 70% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, both 15-24 and 45-54 age groups are projected to decrease in numbers.