Evatt · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Evatt

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Weekly rents have risen by $76 since 2011 in Evatt, where the vast majority of residents live in large, detached houses. The area is dominated by family-sized homes, with 93.6% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms.

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📍 Evatt, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Evatt sits — Median rent (weekly)

$466 ▲ +19.5%
  • $100–$121: 37 areas
  • $121–$143: 11 areas
  • $143–$164: 27 areas
  • $164–$186: 32 areas
  • $186–$207: 63 areas
  • $207–$229: 57 areas
  • $229–$250: 59 areas
  • $250–$271: 158 areas
  • $271–$293: 106 areas
  • $293–$314: 178 areas
  • $314–$336: 149 areas
  • $336–$357: 207 areas
  • $357–$379: 179 areas
  • $379–$400: 182 areas
  • $400–$421: 312 areas
  • $421–$443: 103 areas
  • $443–$464: 158 areas
  • $464–$486: 69 areas
  • $486–$507: 85 areas
  • $507–$529: 38 areas
  • $529–$550: 32 areas
  • $550–$571: 45 areas
  • $571–$593: 19 areas
  • $593–$614: 34 areas
  • $614–$636: 8 areas
  • $636–$657: 11 areas
  • $657–$679: 5 areas
  • $679–$700: 28 areas

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Evatt — higher than 84% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Evatt$466
2617, ACT $440
Australian Capital Territory $450
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents of $466 are much higher than most areas and sit a little above the national figure. For those with mortgages, the typical monthly payment is $2,000, which is about the same as the territory average.

$466 ▲ +19.5%

Higher than 84% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $390
  • 2016: $381
  • 2021: $466

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,000 ▼ -4.8%

Higher than 61% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $2,100
  • 2016: $2,000
  • 2021: $2,000

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Evatt, $350–$549 is the majority at 50%; $550–$749 is next at 22%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Evatt, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 45%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (26%) and $3,000 or more (17%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Owning a home is common here, with 32.9% of homes owned outright, a figure well above the territory average. This is reflected in the low number of households renting, which is well below both the state and national figures.

21.8% ▲ +6.2%

Lower than 66% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 20.6%
  • 2016: 21.2%
  • 2021: 21.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

32.9% ▼ -2.3%

Higher than 52% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 33.7%
  • 2016: 34.1%
  • 2021: 32.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Evatt, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 43%, followed by Owned outright (33%) and Rented (22%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Detached houses make up 96.7% of the market, which is far above the national figure. This explains why 93.6% of homes have three or more bedrooms, though the number of people per bedroom has moved down since 2011.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

96.7% ▲ +2.3%

Higher than 90% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 94.5%
  • 2016: 96.6%
  • 2021: 96.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

93.6% ▼ -0.6%

Higher than 91% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 94.1%
  • 2016: 92.6%
  • 2021: 93.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Evatt, Separate house is the majority at 97%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 2%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Evatt, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 49%, followed by 4 bedrooms (36%) and 5 or more (9%).

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Evatt [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/801011007/evatt/topic/housing-dwellings