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 May 2026, is approximately 10,065 people. This figure represents an increase of 266 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,799 people. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates; Mount Evelyn had an estimated resident population of 10,043 in June 2025 and has seen 36 new validated addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 592 persons per square kilometer. Mount Evelyn's 2.7% growth since the census is comparable to its SA3 area's 3.5%, indicating strong growth fundamentals. Natural growth contributed approximately 58.6% of 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 employs the 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. By 2041, Mount Evelyn is projected to grow by approximately 270 persons, reflecting a total gain of 2.5% 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 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling 69 homes. As of FY2025-26, 4 approvals have been recorded. Despite population decline in the area, development activity has been adequate relative to other regions, which is beneficial for buyers. The average expected construction cost value of new homes is $405,000.

There have also been $7.9 million in commercial approvals this financial year, 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. Recent construction comprises 55.0% detached houses and 45.0% medium and high-density housing, marking a significant shift from the current housing pattern of 98.0% houses. This change suggests diminishing developable land availability and responds to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. The estimated population density in Mount Evelyn is 662 people per dwelling approval, reflecting its quiet development environment.

Future projections show Mount Evelyn adding 248 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 37thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects that may affect this location. Notable projects include the Mount Evelyn Water Treatment Plant, Hereford Road Childcare Centre and Development Site, York Road Upgrade, and Mount Evelyn Recreation Reserve Master Plan. Relevant projects are detailed below.

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Employment performance in Mount Evelyn exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Mount Evelyn has a skilled workforce with notable representation in the construction sector. The unemployment rate was 3.6% as of December 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 0.9% over the past year. As of that date, 5,574 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.1% below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%.

Workforce participation was 72.6%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 69.9%. According to Census responses, 24.2% of residents worked from home. The dominant employment sectors were construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Construction showed strong specialization with an employment share of 2.0 times the regional level.

Professional & technical services had limited presence at 5.7%, compared to the regional average of 10.1%. Over the year to December 2025, employment increased by 0.9% while labour force grew by 1.5%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.6 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.4%, labour force growth of 2.8%, and an unemployment increase of 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% expansion 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 these are simple extrapolations 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. The average income stood at $67,417 during the same period. These figures compare to Greater Melbourne's median and average incomes of $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Mount Evelyn would be approximately $62,174 (median) and $73,903 (average) as of March 2026. Census data shows that incomes in Mount Evelyn cluster around the 61st percentile nationally. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 captures 38.9% of the community (3,915 individuals), which is consistent with broader trends across the metropolitan region showing 32.8% in the same category. Housing accounts for 14.7% of income while strong earnings rank residents 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, but rents were below 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% 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 making up 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, with 27.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including primary (9.6%), secondary (7.6%), and tertiary (3.3%) levels.

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 1,865 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as moderate, with residents typically living 408 meters away from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards daily due to Mount Evelyn being predominantly residential. Car remains the primary mode of transportation, used by 95% of residents. 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 might be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 266 trips per day, translating 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, according to AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions among its general population is low but exceeds the national average for older, at-risk cohorts.

Approximately 53% of Mount Evelyn's total population (~5,294 people) has private health cover, slightly higher than the SA2 area average of 50%. This compares to a rate of 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 9.2 and 9.1% of residents respectively, while 67.8% report no medical ailments, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes for the working-age population are largely typical. Mount Evelyn has a higher proportion of residents aged 65 and over (17.0%, or 1,714 people) than Greater Melbourne's average of 15.0%. However, this figure is lower than the national average when considering 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, as per data from the 2016 Census, showed lower cultural diversity with 87.1% of its population born in Australia and 94.3% being citizens. English was spoken at home by 95.7%. Christianity was the predominant religion at 39.6%.

The 'Other' religious category was underrepresented at 0.5%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 2.3%. In terms of ancestry, Mount Evelyn had higher proportions of English (31.4% vs regional average of 20.1%), Australian (29.9% vs 18.4%), and Scottish (8.0%) populations. Dutch (4.3% vs 1.2%), Sri Lankan (0.3% vs 0.8%), and Maltese (0.5% vs 1.1%) groups were also notably overrepresented.

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

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 (14.1%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (11.0%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 75-84 has increased from 4.6% to 6.1%, while the 35-44 age group has risen from 13.5% to 14.6%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group has decreased from 13.3% to 11.0%. By 2041, Mount Evelyn's population is expected to shift significantly in terms of age composition. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 30%, reaching 804 people from the current 616. 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.