# Evanston

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: South Australia › Greater Adelaide › Gawler › 5116, SA

Area: 3 km²

Low typical incomes and high rental rates set Evanston apart from the rest of the state. This community of 2,580 people is notably younger than the state average, with many residents living in rental properties or alone. It is a place where many people face health challenges and financial pressure, yet it is highly connected to public transport. These factors combine to create a residential area with a high proportion of single-parent families and a significant number of people moving in recently.

## Demographics & Identity

The typical resident is 39, which is a little younger than the South Australian average. About 4.3% of the population identifies as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is a little above the state figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 2,580 | +29.8% since 2011 |
| Median age | 39 yrs | +8.3% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 4.3% | +0.4% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 18.2% | +15.3% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 17.6% | -10.3% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 12.7% | +2.0% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 26.3%, Older adults (45–64) 24.7%, Seniors (65+) 18.2%, Children (0–14) 17.6%, Youth (15–24) 13.6%

**Marital status** — Never married 40.9%, Married 31.2%, Divorced 14.7%, Widowed 6.9%, Separated 6.0%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Most residents were born in Australia, and 15.6% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 15.6% | +9.3% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 77.8%, England 6.8%, Philippines 1.3%, New Zealand 0.9%, South Africa 0.3%, Italy 0.2%, India 0.2%

**Ancestry** — English 45.3%, Australian 41.9%, German 8.8%, Scottish 8.3%, Irish 7.9%, Italian 2.8%, Dutch 2.6%, Filipino 1.8%, Greek 0.7%, Chinese 0.6%, Indian 0.4%, Vietnamese 0.2%

## Language

English is the main language for 89.1% of the community. Only 4.8% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the state average of 17.8%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 4.8% | +47.0% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.6% | -6.6% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 89.1%, Italian 0.3%, Tagalog 0.3%, Vietnamese 0.2%, Cantonese 0.2%, Mandarin 0.1%, Arabic 0.1%, Punjabi 0.1%

## Religion

A majority of residents—55.4%—report having no religion. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 55.4% | +92.1% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 55.4%, Christianity 35.2%, Not stated 7.7%, Other religions 0.6%, Buddhism 0.5%, Islam 0.3%, Hinduism 0.3%

## Education & Qualifications

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 8.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, compared to 22.7% across South Australia.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 40.5% | +27.7% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 8.8% | +42.2% since 2011 |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 2.21 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 8 | — |
| Average school size | 618 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 998 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 40.5%, Year 11 20.5%, Year 10 19.9%, Year 9 or below 12.3%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 42.1%, Advanced diploma / diploma 13.7%, Bachelor degree 13.0%, Certificate I / II 4.9%, Graduate diploma / certificate 2.7%, Postgraduate degree 1.8%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 17.7%, Society & culture 15.9%, Engineering & related 13.7%, Health 9.7%, Food, hospitality & personal services 6.6%, Education 4.8%, Architecture & building 4.4%, Creative arts 3.6%, Agriculture & environment 2.8%, Natural & physical sciences 1.8%, Information technology 1.4%

## Income

Weekly incomes are much lower than the state and national figures. The typical household earns $1,046 a week, which is well below the South Australian typical income of $1,455.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $604 | +31.0% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,046 | +32.9% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,451 | +36.6% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 3.8% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 6.4% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 35.0%, Under $650 25.3%, $1,500–$2,999 24.6%, $3,000–$3,999 3.4%, $4,000 or more 3.0%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 50.3%, $650–$1,499 32.6%, $1,500–$2,999 9.8%, $3,000 or more 0.7%

## Health & Disability

Health challenges are common here, with 42.2% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure of 27.7%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 42.2% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 16.9% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 9.9% | +54.6% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Mental health 16.9%, Asthma 13.9%, Arthritis 13.2%, Other condition 11.3%, Diabetes 8.3%, Heart disease 6.2%, Cancer 3.6%, Lung condition 3.4%, Stroke 1.5%, Dementia 0.6%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 49.0%, One condition 25.5%, Two conditions 9.9%, Three or more 6.7%

## Community Participation

About 14.9% of people provide unpaid care, which is a little above the state average. However, volunteers make up only 11.9% of the community, which is well below the state figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 11.9% | -20.3% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 14.9% | +18.8% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 26.2% | -9.6% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 5.3% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 20.5% | -5.2% since 2011 |

## First Nations

The First Nations community is larger than in 88% of similar areas. This group is a little younger than the state average and faces a much higher unemployment rate of 20.5%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 112 | — |
| First Nations median age | 22 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 33.3% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 20.5% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $515 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,321 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 7.1% | — |

## Family & Households

Single-parent families make up 30.1% of the community, far above the state average of 14.8%. People living alone are also very common at 36.8%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.2 | -4.3% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 30.1% | +19.4% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 36.8% | +8.7% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 46.2%, One-parent families 30.1%, Couples without children 22.4%, Other families 1.6%

**Household size** — 1 person 36.8%, 2 people 30.2%, 3 people 17.6%, 4 people 10.6%, 5 people 3.6%, 6 or more 1.5%

## Housing & Dwellings

Renters make up 45.1% of the community, which is far above the state figure of 27.6%. Very few homes are owned outright compared to other areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $264 | +46.7% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,248 | -17.7% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.70 | -36.4% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 45.1% | +1.1% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 19.1% | +8.6% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 68.9% | +0.2% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 80.7% | +0.3% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Rented 45.1%, Owned with a mortgage 32.7%, Owned outright 19.1%, Not stated 1.5%, Other tenure 0.8%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 68.9%, Townhouse / semi-detached 27.5%, Flat or apartment 3.6%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 59.1%, 4 bedrooms 18.7%, 2 bedrooms 13.7%, 1 bedroom 4.6%, 5 or more 2.9%, Studio / none 0.4%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $200–$349 58.4%, Under $200 22.0%, $350–$549 15.6%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,000–$1,799 52.1%, Under $1,000 30.4%, $1,800–$2,999 8.1%, $3,000 or more 2.8%

## Transport & Vehicles

Public transport stops are very common, but 12.8% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 12.8% | +2.0% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 5.5% | +180.3% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 2.5% | -47.1% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 24 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 9.30 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 332.9 | — |
| Public transport routes | 12 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 7 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 36 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 0 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 0 | — |
| Transit time to the city (min) | 82 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 68.5%, Worked at home 5.5%, Car (passenger) 4.6%, Bus 2.5%, Walked 2.0%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 1 vehicle 42.4%, 2 vehicles 30.4%, No vehicle 12.8%, 3 vehicles 9.3%, 4 or more 5.5%

## Migration & Movement

The area has seen significant movement, with 46.6% of people moving in the last five years. This is well above the national figure of 40.7%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 46.6% | -0.9% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 7.9% | +32.7% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Unemployment is much higher than most areas at 8.7%, well above the national figure of 5.1%. Many residents work in health care and social assistance.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 8.7% | -4.7% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 54.3% | -2.4% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 55.9% | -7.3% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 16.5%, Retail trade 12.4%, Construction 10.0%, Manufacturing 9.4%, Accommodation & food 7.3%, Public administration & safety 7.2%, Education & training 6.9%, Administrative & support 5.2%, Transport & warehousing 4.3%, Other services 3.7%, Professional & technical 3.2%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 2.8%, Wholesale trade 1.4%, Finance & insurance 1.4%, Rental & real estate 1.4%, Arts & recreation 1.3%, Mining 1.2%, Electricity, gas & water 0.9%, Media & telecommunications 0.3%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 16.6%, Community & personal service 16.0%, Labourers 15.2%, Professionals 11.7%, Clerical & administrative 11.1%, Sales workers 10.8%, Machinery operators & drivers 9.3%, Managers 7.9%

## Crime & Safety

Recorded offences are much higher than in most areas, with theft and assault being the most frequent types of crime.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recorded offences per 100,000 | 10,310 | — |
| Assault & related rate | 1,822 | — |
| Burglary (unlawful entry) rate | 1,008 | — |
| Theft rate | 5,194 | — |
| Motor vehicle theft rate | 233 | — |
| Property damage rate | 1,705 | — |
| Crime rate change (5 yr) | -0.4% | — |

## Walkability

Most homes are within a short walk of a park or public transport. However, access to health services is far below the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 5.1 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 5.0 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 67.8% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 69.5% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 99.3% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 52.3% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 98.5% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 12.2% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 14.3 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 145 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 2.5% | — |

## Schools serving Evanston

8 schools, 4,945 students, average ICSEA 998.

By sector: Government 4, Independent 4

By type: Primary 4, Combined 3, Secondary 1

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Gawler and District College B-12 | Government | Combined | 0.3 km | 1,247 |
| Evanston Gardens Primary School | Government | Primary | 1.3 km | 263 |
| Trinity College Senior | Independent | Secondary | 1.4 km | 669 |
| Trinity College North | Independent | Combined | 1.5 km | 914 |
| Trinity College South | Independent | Combined | 1.6 km | 957 |
| Gawler Primary School | Government | Primary | 2.6 km | 168 |
| Immanuel Gawler | Independent | Primary | 3.2 km | 353 |
| Gawler East Primary School | Government | Primary | 3.6 km | 374 |

## Nearby areas

[Gawler West](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40480/gawler-west) · [Gawler South](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40479/gawler-south) · [Evanston Gardens](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40422/evanston-gardens) · [Evanston Park](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40423/evanston-park) · [Reid](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL41246/reid) · [Gawler](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40474/gawler) · [Buchfelde](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40176/buchfelde) · [Willaston](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL41600/willaston)

Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40421/evanston