Evanston Park
SA 5116 • Greater Adelaide
About Evanston Park
Evanston Park is a residential suburb within the Town of Gawler in South Australia's Greater Adelaide region, located approximately 44 kilometres north of Adelaide's CBD on the city's northern growth corridor. Covering 5.2 square kilometres at an elevation of 94 metres, the suburb has a population of 4,228 with a median age of 41 and a median household income of $1,494 per week. The area attracts families and first homebuyers drawn to its affordable housing, generous block sizes, and proximity to the established township of Gawler.
The suburb is part of the broader Gawler township, with easy access to Gawler's main commercial precinct offering supermarkets, schools, medical services, and community facilities. Rail commuters benefit from the Gawler Line — one of Adelaide's major suburban rail corridors — with Evanston and Gawler Central stations providing regular services to Adelaide's CBD in around 55 to 65 minutes. The suburb's largely English and German heritage reflects the long-settled character of the Gawler district, and a strong selection of government and non-government schools reinforces its reputation as a family-oriented community. Ongoing residential development continues to expand the area as Adelaide's northern growth front moves northward.
Evanston Park falls under postcode 5116 and is governed by Gawler Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Light electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Adelaide Metro 390 — Elizabeth City Centre / Salisbury 20-30 min
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Access via Main North Road and Northern Expressway (Port Wakefield Road); Gawler Line train is the preferred commuter option
Mostly residential streets; car required for most daily errands though Gawler town centre is within a short drive
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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71 Angle Vale Road
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Barnet Road
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Para Road
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Alexander Avenue
Housing 2021 Census
16 state housing + 3 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
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
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)