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

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validation, Mount Evelyn's population was estimated at 10,074 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 275 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,799. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 10,032 residents following ERP data analysis (June 2024), 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 2.8% since census is within 1.1 percentage points of its SA3 area's growth rate of 3.9%. Natural growth contributed approximately 65.0% to overall population gains during recent periods.

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 indicate lower quartile growth nationally; the area is expected to grow by 264 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 2.2% over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Mount Evelyn recorded approximately 13 residential property approvals per year over the past five financial years ending FY26. This totals an estimated 69 homes. In FY26, three approvals have been recorded so far. 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, indicating the area's residential character. Mount Evelyn shows reduced construction compared to Greater Melbourne (65.0% below regional average per person), which typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties. However, recent construction activity has intensified. This activity remains below the national average, suggesting established nature of the area and potential planning limitations. New development consists of 57.0% detached dwellings and 43.0% townhouses or apartments, offering choices across price ranges from spacious family homes to compact options.

This shift indicates decreasing availability of developable sites and reflects changing lifestyles requiring diverse housing options. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 487 people. Mount Evelyn is projected to grow by 222 residents by 2041, with current construction levels expected to meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth exceeding 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 potentially influencing 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. Below is a list of those likely most relevant.

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The labour market in Mount Evelyn shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Mount Evelyn has a skilled workforce with notable representation in the construction sector. Its unemployment rate was 3.1% as of an unspecified past year.

Employment growth over this period was estimated at 0.8%. As of September 2025, 5,575 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.5% below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%. Workforce participation in Mount Evelyn was 69.9%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Leading employment industries among residents include construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training.

The area specializes in construction, with an employment share twice the regional level. However, professional & technical services have limited presence, at 5.7% compared to the regional average of 10.1%. Local employment opportunities may be limited, as suggested by the difference between Census working population and resident population counts. In the past year, employment increased by 0.8%, while labour force grew by 0.8%, keeping unemployment relatively stable. This contrasts with Greater Melbourne, where employment grew by 3.0% and unemployment rose slightly. State-level data from November 25 shows Victoria's employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year, with an unemployment rate of 4.7%. National forecasts from May 2025 project total 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 could 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, per latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Mount Evelyn's median income among taxpayers is $53,162, with an average of $63,339. Greater Melbourne's figures are $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Mount Evelyn are approximately $57,548 (median) and $68,564 (average) by September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows incomes in Mount Evelyn cluster around the 61st percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals 38.9% of residents (3,918 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, similar to Melbourne's 32.8%. Housing accounts for 14.7% of income. Mount Evelyn residents rank in the 71st percentile for disposable income, and the area's SEIFA income ranking is in the 6th decile.

Mount Evelyn is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Mount Evelyn's dwellings, as per the latest Census, were 97.9% houses and 2.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Melbourne metro's 93.8% houses and 6.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mount Evelyn was at 32.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 57.6% and rented ones at 9.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, higher than Melbourne metro's $1,950 and the national average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Mount Evelyn was $365, lower than Melbourne metro's $380 and 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, consisting of 42.3% couples with children, 26.9% couples without children, and 9.9% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 19.9%, with lone person households at 18.1% and group households comprising 2.0% of the total. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.7.

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%, with 9.6% in primary education, 7.6% in secondary education, and 3.3% pursuing 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 served by 10 different routes that together facilitate 1,865 weekly passenger trips. The overall accessibility to these services is rated as moderate, with residents on average being located about 408 meters away from the nearest stop.

On a daily basis, there are an average of 266 trips across all routes, which translates to approximately 45 weekly trips per individual stop.

Mount Evelyn's residents are relatively healthy 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 metrics are close to national benchmarks.

Common health conditions are slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is approximately 52%, which is lower than the average SA2 area. Asthma and mental health issues are the most common medical conditions, affecting 9.2% and 9.1% of residents respectively. 67.8% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 66.9% across Greater Melbourne. The area has 16.8% of residents aged 65 and over (1,692 people), which is lower than the 19.4% in Greater Melbourne.

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 cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 87.1% of its population born in Australia, 94.3% being citizens, and 95.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Mount Evelyn, comprising 39.6% of the population. Notably, Judaism was not represented at all (0.0%), compared to a regional average of 0.1%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (31.4%), Australian (29.9%), and Scottish (8.0%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences in representation: Dutch were overrepresented at 4.3% (regional average 3.2%), Hungarian was equally represented at 0.3%, and Sri Lankan was also equally represented at 0.3%.

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

The median age in Mount Evelyn was close to Greater Melbourne's average of 37 at 38 years old as of the latest data. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Mount Evelyn had a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (13.9%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (11.2%). Between the 2021 Census and the present time, the population aged 75 to 84 has increased from 4.6% to 6.0%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 has decreased from 13.3% to 11.2%. By the year 2041, Mount Evelyn's population is expected to undergo significant shifts in age composition. The demographic shift will be led by the 75 to 84 age group, which is projected to grow by 35%, reaching a total of 818 individuals from the current figure of 604. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above comprising 82% of the projected growth. Conversely, population declines are anticipated for the age groups of 15 to 24 and 25 to 34.