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Evanston South SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Evanston South, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Evanston South SA is 765 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Evanston South is $875 per week ($45,500 per year). Median rent in Evanston South is $305 per week ($1,322 per month). Evanston South has a median age of 33 years, younger than the national median of 38. Evanston South has a population density of 129 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Evanston South is England. The most common religion is No religion (53.5% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Hindi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Evanston South is $1,650.
There were 17 recorded offences in Evanston South in 2025-26, a rate of 22 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (6 offences).
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Evanston South Population
Evanston South Median Income & Rent
Evanston South Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Evanston South Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Evanston South Home Ownership
Of owner-occupied homes in Evanston South, 27.2% are owned outright and 72.8% have a mortgage.
Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Most common overseas birthplaces
- England
- India
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Evanston South Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Evanston South Education Level
Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Most common languages at home other than English
- Hindi
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Evanston South Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Evanston South Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Evanston South Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Evanston South Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Evanston South Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Evanston South Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Evanston South Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Evanston South Ancestry
Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Evanston South School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Evanston South Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Evanston South Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Evanston South Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Evanston South How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Evanston South Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Evanston South Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Evanston South Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Evanston South Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Evanston South Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Evanston South Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Evanston South Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Evanston South Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Evanston South Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Evanston South Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Evanston South When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Evanston South Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Evanston South Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Evanston South Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Evanston South Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Evanston South Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 17 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Evanston South Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Evanston South vs the typical SA suburb
The median personal income in Evanston South is $875 a week, 15% above the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 156th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $305 a week, $5 more than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 17.9% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 33, 10 years younger than in the typical SA suburb (43).
| Measure | Evanston South | Typical SA | Typical Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal income | $875/wk | $759/wk | $766/wk |
| Household income | $1,702/wk | $1,494/wk | $1,637/wk |
| Rent | $305/wk | $300/wk | $330/wk |
| Mortgage repayment | $1,650/mo | $1,534/mo | $1,733/mo |
| Median age | 33 | 43 | 42 |
| Rent share of household income | 17.9% | 19.5% | 20.3% |
Suburbs near Evanston South
The closest suburb to Evanston South is Evanston Gardens, 2.6 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Evanston South
What is the population of Evanston South SA?
The population of Evanston South SA is 765 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 129 people per km².Evanston South is ranked #4,360 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Evanston South?
The median personal income in Evanston South SA is $875 per week, or $45,500 per year.The median household income is $1,702 per week.Family income is $2,040 per week.Evanston South is ranked #2,435 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Evanston South?
Median rent in Evanston South SA is $305 per week ($1,322 per month).Rent represents 17.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Evanston South ranks #4,469 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Evanston South?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Evanston South SA is $1,650. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Evanston South?
The median age in Evanston South SA is 33 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Evanston South a good suburb to live in?
Evanston South is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 765.The median income is $875/wk, which is above the typical SA suburb ($759/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40424. All dollar figures in AUD.