Evanston Gardens

SA 5116 • Greater Adelaide

2,347
Population (2021)
$41,132
Median Income
3.40 km²
Area
49m
Elevation

About Evanston Gardens

Evanston Gardens is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Gawler (Town) area. With a population of 2,347 and a median income of $41,132, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 3.40 km² at an elevation of 49m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Adelaide.

As part of Greater Adelaide, the suburb offers excellent value and a relaxed South Australian lifestyle. Residents enjoy access to local amenities, wine regions, and beautiful beaches within easy reach. Evanston Gardens combines affordability with quality of life.

Evanston Gardens falls under postcode 5116 and is governed by Gawler Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Light electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5116
Urban Area
Gawler
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.63°, 138.72°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
3.40 km²
Elevation
49m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    4 Tulloch Road(Cnr Main North Road) Evanston Gardens 5116 SA

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$300
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,408
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
30 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,865
Census 2021
2,347
25.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$32,708
Income 2021
$41,132
25.8% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,923
Born Overseas 328

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 127
  • 2. New Zealand 28
  • 3. Philippines 28
  • 4. Italy 15
  • 5. United States 14
  • 6. Scotland 12
  • 7. Poland 10
  • 8. Zimbabwe 9
  • 9. Singapore 7
  • 10. Japan 6
  • 11. Mauritius 6
  • 12. Germany 5
  • 13. Netherlands 5
  • 14. Malaysia 4
  • 15. Egypt 3

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,119
Australian 953
Scottish 210
German 209
Irish 187
Australian Aboriginal 104
Italian 99
Dutch 36
Filipino 32
Greek 19

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,441
Both parents born in Australia
490
Both parents born overseas
312
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
62.5%
Christianity
29.0%
Buddhism
0.9%
Hinduism
0.3%
Islam
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
225 (9.6%)
5-14 years
338 (14.4%)
15-19 years
142 (6.1%)
20-24 years
164 (7.0%)
25-34 years
504 (21.5%)
35-44 years
322 (13.7%)
45-54 years
208 (8.9%)
55-64 years
220 (9.4%)
65-74 years
139 (5.9%)
75-84 years
46 (2.0%)
85+ years
22 (0.9%)

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