Evandale (SA)

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Based on ABS population updates and Districts validation, Evandale's population was estimated at 1,525 as of Feb 2026. This reflected an increase of 147 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,378. The change was inferred from Districts' estimate of 1,467 residents following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This resulted in a density ratio of 3,719 persons per square kilometer, placing Evandale in the upper quartile nationally according to Districts assessments. Evandale's growth of 10.7% since the 2021 Census exceeded both state (9.0%) and Greater Adelaide averages. Overseas migration contributed approximately 92.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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Evandale has an educated workforce with professional services well-represented. Its unemployment rate was 3.2% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 3%. As of September 2025880 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 0.7% lower than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%.

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Districts' latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that income in Evandale is extremely high nationally. The median assessed income is $55,077 and the average income stands at $83,051. This contrasts with Greater Adelaide's figures of a median income of $54,808 and an average income of $66,852. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $59,924 (median) and $90,359 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Evandale cluster around the 61st percentile nationally. Distribution data shows that the predominant cohort spans 30.9% of locals (471 people) with incomes in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, consistent with broader trends across the region showing in the same category. After housing expenses, of income remains for other expenses and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the th decile.

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Evandale's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 59.5% houses and 40.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Adelaide metro had 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Evandale was at 31.8%, similar to Adelaide metro's level. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (35.0%) or rented (33.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Evandale was $2,000, higher than the Adelaide metro average of $1,562 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure in Evandale was recorded at $320, substantially lower than the national figure of $375 but equal to Adelaide metro's $320.

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Family households constitute 63.1% of all households, including 28.9% couples with children, 26.1% couples without children, and 6.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 36.9%, with lone person households at 30.7% and group households comprising 6.7%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

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Evandale's educational attainment is notably higher than broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15+, 44.5% have university qualifications compared to South Australia's (SA) 25.7% and Greater Adelaide's 28.9%. This educational advantage positions Evandale well for knowledge-based opportunities, with bachelor degrees being the most common at 29.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 10.3% and graduate diplomas at 4.3%. Vocational pathways account for 24.4% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas making up 8.3% and certificates 16.1%.

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Evandale has four operational public transport stops, all offering bus services. These stops are served by thirteen different routes that together facilitate 933 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents on average situated 203 meters from the nearest stop. Predominantly residential, Evandale sees most residents traveling outward. Cars remain the primary commuting mode at 83%, while buses account for 9%. On average, there are 1.2 vehicles per dwelling, below the regional norm.

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Evandale demonstrates above-average health outcomes based on Districts' assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low across both younger and older age cohorts.

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Evandale's population showed higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 26.5% born overseas and 21.4% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Evandale, accounting for 45.4%. Hinduism, however, was more prevalent at 3.1%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 2.8%.

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Evandale has a median age of 38, closely matching Greater Adelaide's figure of 39 and Australia's median age of 38. Compared to the Greater Adelaide average, Evandale has an over-representation of the 15-24 cohort at 15.9% locally, while the 75-84 year-olds are under-represented at 4.7%. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has increased from 12.9% to 15.9%, and the 75-84 cohort has grown from 3.6% to 4.7%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort has declined from 14.4% to 12.6%. By 2041, Evandale's age profile is projected to change significantly. The + age group is expected to grow by people (), expanding from to . Notably, the combined + age groups will account for of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the - and - cohorts are expected to experience population declines.

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Evandale currently has an estimated 82 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 41 children aged 0-2 and 28 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 17% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 0% by 2041 (to approximately 82 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 118. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been low, with approximately 8.0 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the bottom 30% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.