Evanston Park

SA 5116 • Greater Adelaide

4,228
Population (2021)
$37,076
Median Income
5.16 km²
Area
94m
Elevation

About Evanston Park

Evanston Park is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Gawler (Town) area. With a population of 4,228 and a median income of $37,076, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 5.16 km² at an elevation of 94m, 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 Park combines affordability with quality of life.

Evanston Park 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°, 138.75°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
5.16 km²
Elevation
94m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$330
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,400
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
41 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,279
Census 2021
4,228
1.2% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$33,436
Income 2021
$37,076
10.9% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,412
Born Overseas 710

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 404
  • 2. Scotland 38
  • 3. Germany 25
  • 4. New Zealand 20
  • 5. South Africa 19
  • 6. Netherlands 18
  • 7. China 13
  • 8. Italy 13
  • 9. United States 13
  • 10. Malaysia 12
  • 11. Ireland 11
  • 12. India 9
  • 13. Wales 9
  • 14. Vietnam 7
  • 15. South Korea 6

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,091
Australian 1,641
German 421
Scottish 402
Irish 367
Italian 183
Dutch 82
Australian Aboriginal 77
Polish 46
Chinese 38

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,548
Both parents born in Australia
1,003
Both parents born overseas
572
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
50.2%
Christianity
42.5%
Buddhism
0.4%
Islam
0.3%
Hinduism
0.2%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
225 (5.3%)
5-14 years
580 (13.7%)
15-19 years
302 (7.1%)
20-24 years
260 (6.1%)
25-34 years
390 (9.2%)
35-44 years
512 (12.1%)
45-54 years
537 (12.7%)
55-64 years
517 (12.2%)
65-74 years
414 (9.8%)
75-84 years
336 (7.9%)
85+ years
152 (3.6%)

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