Mount Evelyn
Statistical Area - sa2

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 is 10,076 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 277 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,799. The change is inferred from ABS estimates: 10,032 in June 2024 and additional validated addresses post-Census. Population density is 593 persons per square kilometer. Mount Evelyn's growth rate since the Census (2.8%) is close to its SA3 area's average (3.3%). Natural growth contributed approximately 65.3% of recent population gains.

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. Future demographic trends anticipate lower quartile growth nationally; Mount Evelyn is expected to grow by 264 persons by 2041, 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 experiencing population decline, development activity has been relatively adequate. The average value of new homes being built is $405,000.

This financial year has seen $7.9 million in commercial approvals, indicating limited commercial development focus. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Mount Evelyn shows substantially reduced construction, 65.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties. Building activity has accelerated in recent years, comprising 55.0% detached houses and 45.0% medium and high-density housing, with a growing mix of townhouses and apartments. This marks a significant shift from existing housing patterns, which are currently 98.0% houses. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 662 people in the area.

Future projections show Mount Evelyn adding 220 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 strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects that may impact this region. Notable ones include Mount Evelyn Water Treatment Plant, Fernhill Road - Drainage Improvements in Mount Evelyn, Hereford Road Childcare Centre and Development Site, and York Road Upgrade. 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 2.9% in the past year, with an estimated growth of 0.6%.

As of June 2025, 5,560 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 1.7% lower than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.6%. Workforce participation is higher at 69.9%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. 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, while professional & technical has limited presence at 5.7% compared to 10.1% regionally.

Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 0.6%, labour force by 0.7%, leaving unemployment broadly flat. In contrast, Greater Melbourne had employment growth of 3.5% and a rise in unemployment of 0.5 percentage points. According to Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025, national employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Mount Evelyn's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 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. These figures compare to Greater Melbourne's median and average incomes of $54,892 and $73,761 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.16% since financial year 2022, estimated median income is approximately $59,626 as of September 2025. Estimated average income by that date is around $71,041. Census data shows household incomes in Mount Evelyn cluster around the 61st percentile nationally. Income brackets indicate 38.9% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually (3,919 individuals). Housing costs account for 14.7% of income. Mount Evelyn residents rank in the 71st percentile for disposable income, with the area's SEIFA income ranking placing it in the 6th decile.

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

In Mount Evelyn, as per the latest Census, 97.9% of dwellings were houses while 2.1% comprised semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This contrasts with Melbourne metro's figures of 93.8% houses and 6.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mount Evelyn stood at 32.9%, with mortgaged properties at 57.6% and rented ones at 9.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, exceeding Melbourne metro's average of $1,950. The median weekly rent was recorded at $365, compared to Melbourne metro's $380. Nationally, Mount Evelyn's mortgage repayments were higher than 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 at 2.0%. The median household size is 2.8 people, 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 has university qualification rates of 20.6%, significantly lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 14.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.3%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 42.3% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 12.8% and certificates at 29.5%.

Educational participation is 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. There are six schools operating within Mount Evelyn, educating approximately 1,449 students. The area has 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 2,081 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as moderate, with residents typically located 408 meters from their nearest stop.

On average, there are 297 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 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 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 51% of the total population (~5,158 people), which lags behind 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 (1,689 people), which is lower than the 19.4% in Greater Melbourne. This aligns broadly with the general population's health profile.

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, had a low cultural diversity with 87.1% of its population born in Australia and 94.3% being citizens. English was the language spoken at home by 95.7%. Christianity was the predominant religion, practiced by 39.6%.

The 'Other' category comprised only 0.5%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 0.7%. In terms of ancestry, English (31.4%) and Australian (29.9%) were the most common, followed by Scottish (8.0%). Notably, Dutch (4.3%), Maltese (0.5%), and Sri Lankan (0.3%) groups were slightly 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 (13.9%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (11.2%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 75-84 has increased from 4.6% to 6.0%. Conversely, the proportion of those aged 25-34 has decreased from 13.3% to 11.2%. By 2041, Mount Evelyn's age composition is projected to change significantly. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 36%, reaching 819 people from the current 600. Those aged 65 and above are projected to comprise 82% of the population growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for those aged 15-24 and 35-44.