Mount Evelyn

Mount Evelyn is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

The population of Mount Evelyn is estimated at around 10,074 as of February 2026. This reflects an increase of 275 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,799 people. The latest estimate by AreaSearch, based on examination of ERP data released by the ABS in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses, is 10,032 residents. This results in a density ratio of 594 persons per square kilometer. Mount Evelyn's growth rate since the Census (2.8%) is within 1.2 percentage points of the SA3 area's growth rate (4.0%). Natural growth contributed approximately 65% of overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted using weighted aggregation methods to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Projected demographic shifts suggest lower quartile growth nationally, with Mount Evelyn expected to grow by 253 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 2.1% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Mount Evelyn, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Mount Evelyn recorded approximately 13 residential properties approved annually over the past five financial years ending FY26, totalling an estimated 69 homes. As of FY26, three approvals have been granted. The population decline in recent years has maintained adequate housing supply relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with varied buyer choices. New properties are constructed at an average cost of $407,000.

This financial year, there have been $7.9 million in commercial approvals, suggesting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Mount Evelyn shows significantly reduced construction activity, 65.0% below the regional average per person. However, recent construction activity has intensified, though it remains under the national average, indicating the area's established nature and potential planning limitations. New development consists of 57.0% detached dwellings and 43.0% townhouses or apartments, reflecting a shift from the existing housing stock, which is currently 98.0% houses. This shift suggests decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles requiring more diverse and affordable housing options. The estimated population per dwelling approval in Mount Evelyn is 487 people.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is expected to grow by 211 residents through to 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Mount Evelyn has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects likely affecting this region. Notable ones are: Mount Evelyn Water Treatment Plant, Hereford Road Childcare Centre and Development Site, York Road Upgrade, and Mount Evelyn Recreation Reserve Master Plan. The following list details those most relevant.

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

Mount Evelyn has a skilled workforce with notable representation in the construction sector. The unemployment rate was 3.6% as of an unspecified past year. Employment growth over this period was estimated at 0.9%.

As of December 2025, 5,574 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.1% lower than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%. Workforce participation was similar to Greater Melbourne's 71.3%. According to Census responses, 24.2% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Leading employment industries were construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training.

The area had a significant specialization in construction, with an employment share of 2.0 times the regional level. However, professional & technical services had limited presence at 5.7%, compared to the regional average of 10.1%. Over a 12-month period ending in an unspecified date, employment increased by 0.9% while labour force grew by 1.5%, resulting in a rise in unemployment rate by 0.6 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Melbourne saw employment grow by 2.4%, labour force expand by 2.8%, and unemployment rise by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Mount Evelyn's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

Mount Evelyn suburb has a lower median income compared to national averages. According to AreaSearch data aggregated from ATO records for financial year 2023, Mount Evelyn's median income is $53,162 with an average of $63,339. In Greater Melbourne, these figures are $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. Based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 8.25% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $57,548 (median) and $68,564 (average). Census data from 2021 shows Mount Evelyn's income distribution is around the 61st percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals that 38.9% of Mount Evelyn residents fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, similar to metropolitan regions where this bracket accounts for 32.8%. Housing expenses consume 14.7% of income. The suburb's strong earnings position it at the 71st percentile for disposable income, and its SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Mount Evelyn is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Mount Evelyn's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, were 97.9% houses and 2.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mount Evelyn stood at 32.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 57.6% and rented ones at 9.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, aligning with Melbourne metro's average, while the median weekly rent was $365, compared to Melbourne metro's $2,000 and $390 respectively. Nationally, Mount Evelyn's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, but rents were lower than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 80.1% of all households, including 42.3% couples with children, 26.9% couples without children, and 9.9% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 19.9%, with lone person households at 18.1% and group households comprising 2.0%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

Mount Evelyn performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes

The area's university qualification rate is 20.6%, significantly lower than Greater Melbourne's average of 37.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.3%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 42.3% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (12.8%) and certificates (29.5%). Educational participation is high, with 27.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 9.6% in primary, 7.6% in secondary, and 3.3% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 27.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.6% in primary education, 7.6% in secondary education, and 3.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Mount Evelyn has 41 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are serviced by 10 different routes that collectively provide 1,865 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transport services is rated as moderate, with residents typically located approximately 408 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most Mount Evelyn residents commute outwards, primarily using cars (95%). On average, there are 2 vehicles per dwelling in Mount Evelyn, which is higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 24.2% of Mount Evelyn residents work from home, a figure that may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages 266 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 45 weekly trips per individual stop.

Mount Evelyn's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Mount Evelyn's health data shows positive outcomes, aligning with national benchmarks for mortality rates and health conditions. Common health conditions are slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age groups.

Private health cover is at approximately 52% of the total population (around 5,228 people), compared to Greater Melbourne's 56.7%. The most common medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 9.2 and 9.1% of residents respectively. About 67.8% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among working-age residents are typical. Mount Evelyn has a higher proportion of residents aged 65 and over at 17.5%, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Mount Evelyn is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Mount Evelyn's population showed lower cultural diversity, with 87.1% born in Australia and 94.3% being citizens. English was the language spoken at home by 95.7%. Christianity dominated religiously, comprising 39.6%, while Judaism had a notably lower representation of 0.0% compared to Greater Melbourne's 1.0%.

In terms of ancestry, English (31.4%) and Australian (29.9%) groups were substantially higher than regional averages of 20.1% and 18.4% respectively. Scottish ancestry was also notable at 8.0%. Dutch ethnicity was overrepresented at 4.3% versus the region's 1.2%, while Hungarian and Sri Lankan were also notably divergent, with Hungarian at 0.3% (versus 0.3%) and Sri Lankan at 0.3% (versus 0.8%).

Mount Evelyn's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Mount Evelyn is close to Greater Melbourne's average at 37 years and equivalent to Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Mount Evelyn has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (14.1%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (10.8%). Between the 2016 Census and the 2021 Census, the population aged 75-84 grew from 4.6% to 6.4%, while the 35-44 age group increased from 13.5% to 14.7%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group declined from 13.3% to 10.8%. By 2041, Mount Evelyn's age composition is expected to shift notably. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 29%, reaching 834 people from the current 644. The population aged 65 and above is expected to comprise 78% of this growth. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for the 5-14 and 25-34 age groups.