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

Mount Evelyn's population was approximately 10,074 as of November 2025. This figure indicates an increase of 275 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,799. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 10,032 in June 2024 and an additional 35 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 592 persons per square kilometer. Mount Evelyn's growth rate of 2.8% since the census is within 1.1 percentage points of its SA3 area (3.9%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Natural growth accounted for approximately 65.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch employs the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, adjusting them using a method of weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the area is projected to grow by 264 persons based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total gain of 2.2% 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 saw approximately 13 new home approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 69 homes. As of FY26, 3 approvals have been recorded. Despite population decline, development activity has been adequate relative to other areas, benefiting buyers while new homes are constructed at an average cost of $405,000. This year, there have been $7.9 million in commercial approvals, indicating limited commercial development focus.

Compared to Greater Melbourne, Mount Evelyn shows significantly reduced construction (65.0% below regional average per person), supporting stronger demand and values for established properties. Recent construction comprises 55.0% detached houses and 45.0% medium and high-density housing, marking a departure from the current 98.0% houses pattern. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 662 people, reflecting its quiet development environment. Future projections show Mount Evelyn adding 222 residents by 2041, with current development rates comfortably meeting demand.

Future projections show Mount Evelyn adding 222 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Mount Evelyn has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 36thth percentile 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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Employment conditions in Mount Evelyn demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Mount Evelyn has a skilled workforce with a notable construction sector. Its unemployment rate was 3.1% in the past year. Employment grew by an estimated 0.8%.

As of September 2025, 5,575 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.5% lower than Greater Melbourne's 4.7%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Melbourne's 71.0%. About 24.2% of residents work from home. Dominant sectors include construction, healthcare & social assistance, and education & training.

Construction has a strong presence with an employment share twice the regional level. Professional & technical services have limited representation at 5.7%, compared to the regional 10.1%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparison of working population vs resident population. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 0.8% while labour force grew by 0.8%, keeping unemployment stable. By contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment growth of 3.0%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years nationally. Applying these projections to Mount Evelyn's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 6.3% in five years and 13.0% in ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

Mount Evelyn SA2's median income among taxpayers was $56,718 in financial year 2023, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest ATO data. The average income stood at $67,417 during the same period. These figures are comparable to Greater Melbourne's median and average incomes of $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023, estimated median income for Mount Evelyn SA2 as of September 2025 would be approximately $61,397, with average income estimated at $72,979. Census data shows that incomes in Mount Evelyn cluster around the 61st percentile nationally. The $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 38.9% of Mount Evelyn's community (3,918 individuals), which is consistent with broader metropolitan trends at 32.8%. Housing accounts for 14.7% of income in the area. Residents rank within the 70th percentile for disposable income. Mount Evelyn SA2's 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, consisted of 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, and 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% that are couples with children, 26.9% that are couples without children, and 9.9% that are 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%. 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%, 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 accessibility of these services is rated as moderate; residents live an average of 408 meters from the nearest stop. In this predominantly residential area, most inhabitants commute outwards, with cars being the primary mode of transport 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.

Across all routes, an average of 266 trips are made daily, equating to approximately 45 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Mount Evelyn is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Mount Evelyn shows better-than-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population but higher than the national average among older, at-risk cohorts.

Approximately 53% of Mount Evelyn's total population (~5,298 people) has private health cover, slightly higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 56.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 9.2% and 9.1% of residents respectively. Conversely, 67.8% of Mount Evelyn residents report no medical ailments, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among working-age populations are generally typical. Mount Evelyn has a higher proportion of residents aged 65 and over at 16.8% (1,689 people), compared to Greater Melbourne's 14.9%, though it 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, surveyed in 2016, showed low cultural diversity with 87.1% born in Australia and 94.3% being citizens. English was spoken at home by 95.7%. Christianity dominated religiously at 39.6%.

The 'Other' category was underrepresented at 0.5%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 2.3%. Ancestry-wise, Mount Evelyn had high percentages of English (31.4%), Australian (29.9%), and Scottish (8%) ancestry, exceeding regional averages. Dutch (4.3%) was notably overrepresented, while Sri Lankan (0.3%) and Maltese (0.5%) were underrepresented compared to regional figures.

Mount Evelyn's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Mount Evelyn is close to Greater Melbourne's average of 37 years and equivalent to Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Mount Evelyn has a higher percentage of residents aged 5-14 (13.9%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (11.2%). Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the population aged 75-84 has grown from 4.6% to 6.0%, while the percentage of those aged 25-34 has decreased from 13.3% to 11.2%. By 2041, Mount Evelyn's age composition is expected to shift significantly. The population aged 75-84 is projected to grow by 36%, reaching 819 people from the current 600. This growth will be led by those aged 65 and above, who are expected to comprise 82% of the total population growth. Conversely, populations aged 15-24 and 35-44 are projected to decline.