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 10,065 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 9,799 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of resident population at 10,043 following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2025 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 594 persons per square kilometer. Mount Evelyn's growth rate of 2.7% since census is within 0.8 percentage points of its SA3 area's growth rate of 3.5%. Natural growth contributed approximately 65.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts 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 uses VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023 with adjustments made employing weighted aggregation methods. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering projected demographic shifts, the suburb is expected to grow by 258 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 2.3% in total over the 16-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 has seen approximately 13 residential properties approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 69 homes. As of FY26, 4 approvals have been recorded. The population decline in recent years has maintained adequate housing supply relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice. New properties are constructed at an average cost of $407,000.

Commercial approvals this financial year amount to $7.9 million, reflecting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Mount Evelyn has substantially reduced construction levels (65.0% below regional average per person). This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties. However, recent construction activity has intensified. The area's development environment is quiet and low-activity, with an estimated 487 people per dwelling approval. Mount Evelyn is expected to grow by 236 residents by 2041, with current construction levels likely meeting housing demand adequately and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

New development consists of 57.0% detached dwellings and 43.0% townhouses or apartments, offering choices across price ranges from spacious family homes to more compact options. This shift reflects decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles requiring diverse, affordable housing options.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects that may impact this region. Notable projects include 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 likely 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. Its unemployment rate was 3.6% as of an unspecified past year. Employment grew by an estimated 0.9% during this period.

As of December 2025, 5,574 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.1% below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%. Workforce participation was 72.2%, slightly higher than Greater Melbourne's 69.9%. A moderate 24.2% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Leading employment industries were construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training.

The area had a particular specialization in construction, with an employment share twice the regional level. However, professional & technical jobs had limited presence at 5.7%, compared to the regional average of 10.1%. Over a 12-month period ending in December 2025, employment increased by 0.9% while labour force grew by 1.5%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, 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 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, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

Mount Evelyn suburb's income level is lower than average nationally according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year ended June 2023. Mount Evelyn suburb's median income among taxpayers was $53,162 and average income stood at $63,339, compared to Greater Melbourne's figures of $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% from financial year ended June 2023 to March 2026, estimated incomes would be approximately $58,276 (median) and $69,432 (average). Census data for 2021 shows Mount Evelyn's household, family, and personal incomes clustered around the 61st percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals 38.9% of Mount Evelyn's population, or 3,915 individuals, fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, similar to metropolitan region at 32.8%. Housing accounts for 14.7% of income, with residents ranking strongly in the 71st percentile for disposable income. Mount Evelyn's area is ranked in the 6th decile by SEIFA income measure.

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. This contrasts with Melbourne metro's figures of 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 were higher at $2,000 against Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were lower at $365 compared to the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 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 account for 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 at 27.3%, comprising primary education (9.6%), secondary education (7.6%), and tertiary education (3.3%).

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 served by 10 different routes that together facilitate 1,865 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of public transport is rated as moderate, with residents typically living 408 meters away from the nearest stop. Most residents in this primarily residential area commute outwards, with cars being the dominant mode of transportation at 95%. On average, there are 2.0 vehicles per dwelling, which is higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 24.2% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

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

Mount Evelyn's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Mount Evelyn's health outcomes are largely positive, with mortality rates and health conditions aligning with national benchmarks. Common health conditions are relatively low among the general population but higher among older, at-risk cohorts.

Private health cover stands at approximately 52% of Mount Evelyn's total population (~5,223 people), compared to Greater Melbourne's 56.7%. Asthma and mental health issues are the most common medical conditions, affecting 9.2 and 9.1% of residents respectively, while 67.8% report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Melbourne's 72.6%. Health outcomes among working-age residents are generally typical. Mount Evelyn has a higher proportion of residents aged 65 and over at 17.4% (1,751 people), compared to Greater Melbourne's 15.0%, but ranks lower nationally than the broader 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 had a cultural diversity level below average, with 87.1% born in Australia, 94.3% being citizens, and 95.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion, comprising 39.6%. Judaism's representation was notably lower at 0.0%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 1.0%.

Top ancestry groups were English (31.4%), Australian (29.9%), and Scottish (8.0%). Dutch (4.3%) was overrepresented, while Hungarian (0.3%) and Sri Lankan (0.3%) showed notable divergences from regional averages of 1.2% and 0.8%, respectively.

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

The median age in Mount Evelyn is 38 years, close to Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and equivalent to Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Mount Evelyn has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (14.1%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (11.0%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 75-84 has grown from 4.6% to 6.3%, while the 35-44 age group increased from 13.5% to 14.6%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group has declined from 13.3% to 11.0%. By 2041, Mount Evelyn's population is expected to shift notably in age composition. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 29%, reaching 818 people from the current 634. Those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise 79% of this growth. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for the 5-14 and 15-24 age groups.