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, as of February 2026, is approximately 10,074. This figure represents an increase of 275 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 9,799. The growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 10,032 in June 2024 and the addition of 35 validated new addresses since then. This results in a population density of 592 persons per square kilometer. Mount Evelyn's growth rate of 2.8% since the census is close to the SA3 area's growth rate of 4.0%. Natural growth contributed approximately 65.3% 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 employs 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 the years 2032 to 2041. Based on demographic trends, Mount Evelyn is projected to grow by 264 persons by 2041, 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 has seen approximately 13 new homes approved each year over the past five financial years, totalling 69 homes. As of FY26, 3 approvals have been recorded. Despite population decline in the area, development activity has been adequate relative to other regions, benefiting buyers while new homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $405,000. This financial year has seen $7.9 million in commercial approvals, indicating limited focus on commercial development.

Compared to Greater Melbourne, Mount Evelyn shows substantially reduced construction activity, with 65.0% fewer approvals per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties, although building activity has accelerated in recent years. The current level of construction is also lower than the national average, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints. Recent construction comprises 55.0% detached houses and 45.0% medium to high-density housing, with a growing mix of townhouses and apartments providing options across different price points. This marks a significant shift from existing housing patterns, which are currently 98.0% houses, suggesting diminishing developable land availability and responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. The estimated population density in the area is 662 people per dwelling approval, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment.

Future projections estimate Mount Evelyn will add 222 residents by 2041. 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 influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects likely to impact the area. Key projects 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 notable representation in the construction sector. The unemployment rate was 3.1% as of September 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 0.8%.

In comparison, Greater Melbourne had an unemployment rate of 4.7% and employment growth of 3.0%. Mount Evelyn's workforce participation rate is similar to Greater Melbourne's at 71.0%. As of September 2025, 5,575 residents were in work. A moderate 24.2% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns.

The dominant employment sectors are construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Construction is particularly strong with an employment share twice the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services have limited presence at 5.7%, compared to 10.1% regionally. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by the working population versus resident population count. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 0.8% while labour force also grew by 0.8%, keeping unemployment broadly flat. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May-25, project national 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.

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

The median income among taxpayers in Mount Evelyn SA2 was $56,718 in financial year 2023, according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. The average income stood at $67,417 during the same period. These figures compare with 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 and average incomes for Mount Evelyn SA2 as of September 2025 would be approximately $61,397 and $72,979 respectively. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Mount Evelyn cluster around the 61st percentile nationally. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 captures 38.9% of Mount Evelyn's community (3,918 individuals), which is consistent with broader metropolitan trends showing 32.8% in the same category. Housing accounts for 14.7% of income, and residents' strong earnings rank them within the 70th percentile for disposable income. The area'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, while 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 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 comprise 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, at 20.6%, is significantly lower than Greater Melbourne's average of 37.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common, with 14.3% of residents holding them, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.3%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 42.3% of residents aged 15+ possessing 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 served by 10 different routes that collectively facilitate 1865 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as moderate, with residents typically located 408 meters away from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outward, with cars being the primary mode of transportation at 95%. On average, there are 2 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 service frequency averages 266 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 45 weekly trips per 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 assessment using mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population but higher than the national average for older, at-risk cohorts.

Private health cover rate is approximately 53% of the total population (~5,298 people), slightly above the SA2 area average of 50%. This compares to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. The most common medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 9.2 and 9.1% of residents respectively, while 67.8% report being completely free of medical ailments compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among the working-age population are generally typical. The area has 17.2% of residents aged 65 and over (1,735 people), higher than Greater Melbourne's 15.1%, 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's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 87.1% of its population born in Australia and 94.3% being citizens. English is spoken by 95.7% of residents at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, practiced by 39.6%.

The category 'Other' is underrepresented compared to Greater Melbourne, making up only 0.5% versus 2.3%. In terms of ancestry, Mount Evelyn has higher percentages than regional averages for English (31.4% vs 20.1%), Australian (29.9% vs 18.4%), and Scottish (8.0%). Dutch (4.3% vs 1.2%), Sri Lankan (0.3% vs 0.8%), and Maltese (0.5% vs 1.1%) are also overrepresented compared to regional averages.

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

The median age in Mount Evelyn is 38 years, closely matching Greater Melbourne's average of 37 years and Australia's median 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 (10.7%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 75-84 has increased from 4.6% to 6.2%, while the 35-44 age group has risen from 13.5% to 14.7%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group has decreased from 13.3% to 10.7%. By 2041, Mount Evelyn's population is projected to see significant shifts in its age composition. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 30%, reaching 819 people from the current 628. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above comprising 79% of the projected growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 5-14 and 25-34 age groups.