Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Everton Park
4 km²
A short drive from the city center defines Everton Park, a growing suburb where many residents are younger than the national average. It is a well-qualified community with high typical incomes and a professional workforce, contributing to a general sense of advantage. The area has become increasingly popular, with a fifth of the population working from home and half of all residents having moved here in the last five years.
A fast-growing area where schools haven't kept pace per child.
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The typical resident is 35, which is noticeably younger than the national figure of 38. The community is seeing more children, with those under 15 rising to 18.2%, while the proportion of seniors has fallen to 13.7%.
Most people were born in Australia, though 21.1% were born overseas, a figure that has risen since 2011. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
English is the main language for 84.4% of the community, but the use of other languages at home has risen to 13.3%. This is well below the national figure of 22.3%.
A little more than 43% of people report no religion, which is well above the national average. This figure has seen a significant rise of 23 points since 2011.
This is a highly qualified area, with 34.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average of 21.9%. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 73.8%.
Weekly incomes are high here, with the typical personal income of $1,042 well above the national figure of $805. The proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen sharply since 2011.
Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 10.8% of people. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is lower than the state average.
The area has a very high number of former Defence Force members compared to the rest of the country. More people here care for children unpaid than in most other similar areas.
First Nations residents in Everton Park have an unemployment rate of 2.3%, which is far below the national figure of 12.3%. They also show much higher rates of Year 12 completion.
Families with children make up 55.9% of households, but there is also a high number of people living alone, at 27.8%. This is well above the state average.
Renters are common, with 39.6% of homes being rented, which is well above the national figure. Detached houses are less common here than in most other areas, and typical weekly rents have risen to $420.
The area is very well connected, with a short 11-minute drive to the city and 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. About 20.6% of the workforce now works from home.
The suburb is highly mobile, with 50% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 12.7% of the population.
Working or looking for work is very common here, with 73.1% of adults active in the workforce. Full-time employment is also higher than the national average at 62.7%.
The area is ranked as having an overall advantage score of 8 out of 10, reflecting high job skills and strong access to resources. Population growth has remained strong, rising 10.9% since 2021.
Annual rainfall is far above the state average at 1,232mm. The average maximum temperature is 26.7 degrees.
Everton Park is very walkable, with a score of 7.1. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and groceries.