Evanston Park SA

Postcode 5116 · Gawler LGA

Evanston Park is a smaller suburb in South Australia within the Gawler local government area (postcode 5116). With a population of 4,228, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 41. Households earn a median income of $78K per year, with an average household size of 2.6 people. The most common occupations are professionals, community & personal service, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, German.

The median house price in Evanston Park is $768,000, having surged 14.6% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $600. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,400.

Public transport access includes 12 bus stops. The crime rate in the Gawler LGA is below average at 2,862 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Evanston Park offers a gross rental yield of 4.1%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices are near the state median ($768K/$950K). The price-to-income ratio of 9.9x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +14.6% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.1% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$768K/$950K Near Median
Affordability9.9x Moderate
Price Momentum+14.6% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage4/10
Education4/10
Economic4/10
Disadvantage4/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$768K
14.6% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$330
POPULATION
4,228
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age41
Household Size2.6
HH Income /wk$1,494
Personal Income /wk$713
Mortgage /mth$1,400
CRIME (Gawler LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)2,862
Total Incidents121
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops12
Data: 2025-Q4