Evans Head

The area is much older than most, with the typical age at 49 and seniors making up 27.4% of the population. This is consistent with a falling number of children, who now make up 15.7% of the community.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 7.2%, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is very low, with only 2.4% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far below the national average, and very few people speak little or no English.

A large portion of the community reports no religion at 40.0%, a figure that has risen 19 points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 47.6%.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 13.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure at 34.5%.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national average, with the usual family earning $1,457 a week. Only 9.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 35.8% of people living with a long-term health condition. About 7.1% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is more common than the national average at 16.3%, and 14.0% of residents have served in the Defence Force. Unpaid care for others is also more frequent here.

First Nations people make up 5.7% of the population, which is a little above the national average. The unemployment rate for this group is 5.8%, which is well below the national figure.

Homes tend to be smaller, with a typical size of 2.2 people. A high number of residents live alone, accounting for 31.0% of households.

Housing is very stable, as 42.1% of homes are owned outright, far above the national average. Typical weekly rents are $320, which is lower than most areas.

The community relies heavily on cars, with almost no one using public transport to get to work. However, there are 79 public transport stops, which is more than most similar areas.

The population is relatively stable, as 35.1% of people moved in the last five years, which is lower than the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 9.8% of the area.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the national average, at 48.7%. The most common industries for those employed are health, education, and construction.

The area is ranked as having lower overall advantage than most similar regions. Despite this, the population has grown by 7.5% since 2021, which is a little above the state average.

The area is very wet and warm, with average annual rainfall of 1,535mm, which is far above the state average. Minimum temperatures are also well above the state figure.

While the area has many walkable amenities per person, only about half of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school or groceries. The overall walkability is lower than the state average.