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, as estimated by AreaSearch based on ABS updates and new addresses validated since the 2021 Census, is around 10,076 as of November 2025. This represents an increase of 277 people from the previous population of 9,799 in Mount Evelyn, reflecting a growth rate of approximately 2.8%. The estimated resident population used for this calculation was 10,032, derived by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, with an additional 35 validated new addresses since the Census date contributing to the increase. This results in a population density ratio of approximately 594 persons per square kilometer for Mount Evelyn. The suburb's growth rate since the census is within 0.5 percentage points of the SA3 area's growth rate of 3.3%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Natural growth accounted for roughly 65% of overall population gains in recent periods, driving primary demographic shifts in Mount Evelyn.

AreaSearch employs ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, to forecast future population trends. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch uses the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted using a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on projected demographic shifts and aggregated SA2-level projections, Mount Evelyn is anticipated to grow by approximately 264 persons by the year 2041, reflecting an increase of about 2.2% in total 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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Mount Evelyn has recorded around 13 residential properties granted approval per year over the past five financial years to June 2021. This totals an estimated 69 homes. In the financial year 2025-26, so far three approvals have been recorded. The population has declined in recent years, but housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, creating a well-balanced market with good buyer choice.

New properties are constructed at an average value of $407,000, which is below regional norms, reflecting more affordable housing options for purchasers. There have also been $7.9 million in commercial approvals this financial year, indicating limited commercial development focus. Relative to Greater Melbourne, Mount Evelyn records markedly lower building activity, 65.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties, though building activity has accelerated in recent years. This level is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. New building activity shows 57.0% detached houses and 43.0% attached dwellings, with a growing mix of townhouses and apartments providing options across different price points.

This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing, currently 98.0% houses, indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and the need for more diverse, affordable housing options. The estimated count of 487 people in the area per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment. Future projections show Mount Evelyn adding 220 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Mount Evelyn has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects that could impact this region. Notable ones include the 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 likely to be relevant:.

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Employment conditions in Mount Evelyn demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Mount Evelyn has a skilled workforce with notable representation in the construction sector. The unemployment rate was 2.9% as of June 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 0.6%. This is based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. In Mount Evelyn, 5,560 residents were employed by June 2025, with an unemployment rate of 1.7% below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.6%. Workforce participation was higher than the regional average at 69.9%.

Leading industries for employment among residents included construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Construction had a particularly high employment share of 2.0 times the regional level. However, professional & technical services had limited presence with only 5.7% employment compared to the regional average of 10.1%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 0.6% while labour force grew by 0.7%, leaving unemployment broadly flat. In comparison, Greater Melbourne saw employment grow by 3.5%, labour force expand by 4.0%, and unemployment rise by 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 offer insights into potential future demand within Mount Evelyn. These projections suggest national employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Mount Evelyn's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.0% over ten years.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Mount Evelyn's median income among taxpayers was $53,162 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $63,339 during the same period. In Greater Melbourne, these figures were $54,892 and $73,761 respectively. By September 2025, estimated median and average incomes would be approximately $59,626 and $71,041 based on a 12.16% increase since financial year 2022. According to Census 2021 income data, Mount Evelyn's household, family, and personal incomes cluster around the 61st percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals that 38.9% of Mount Evelyn's population (3,919 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, mirroring the metropolitan region where 32.8% occupy this bracket. Housing accounts for 14.7% of income in Mount Evelyn. The area's residents rank highly with disposable incomes at the 71st percentile nationally. Mount Evelyn's SEIFA income ranking places it 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, consisted of 97.9% houses and 2.1% other types (semi-detached, apartments, 'other'). This compares to Melbourne metro's 93.8% houses and 6.3% others. Home ownership in Mount Evelyn stood at 32.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 57.6% and rented 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 comprise 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% 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 faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 20.6%, substantially below the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 14.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.3%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 42.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (12.8%) and certificates (29.5%).

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. A robust network of six schools operates within Mount Evelyn, educating approximately 1,449 students. The area demonstrates typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1018) with balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes three primary, two secondary, and one K-12 school. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments please refer to parent campus.

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 11 different routes that together facilitate 2081 weekly passenger trips. The overall accessibility of these services is moderate, with residents typically living about 408 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 297 trips per day across all routes, which translates to roughly 50 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 closely match national benchmarks.

Common health conditions are slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts. Private health cover rate is approximately 52%, slightly higher than the average SA2 area (~5,229 people). The most common medical conditions are asthma (9.2% of residents) and mental health issues (9.1%). 67.8% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 66.9% in Greater Melbourne. Residents aged 65 and over make up 16.8%, lower than the 19.4% in Greater Melbourne. Overall, Mount Evelyn's health profile aligns with general population trends.

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 showed lower cultural diversity, with 87.1% born in Australia, 94.3% being citizens, and 95.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion at 39.6%. Judaism was not represented (0.0%) compared to Greater Melbourne's 0.1%.

Top ancestry groups were English (31.4%), Australian (29.9%), and Scottish (8.0%). Dutch were notably higher at 4.3% compared to the regional 3.2%, while Hungarian and Sri Lankan remained similar at 0.3% each.

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 of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Mount Evelyn has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (13.9%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (11.2%). Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, the proportion of residents aged 75-84 increased from 4.6% to 6.0%, while the proportion of those aged 25-34 decreased from 13.3% to 11.2%. By 2041, Mount Evelyn's age composition is projected to change significantly. The number of residents aged 75-84 is expected to grow by 35%, reaching 818 from 604. This growth will contribute to the overall increase in the proportion of residents aged 65 and above, who are projected to comprise 82% of population growth. Conversely, declines are projected for the populations aged 15-24 and 25-34.