SA · Gawler Council
Evanston, SA, 5116
Current weather
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74% humidity · 25.6 km/h wind · 13.5° / 9.9° today · 13 mm rain
Desirability index
#146 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Evanston is a smaller suburban community in the Gawler area, home to around 2,580 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 266 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 103.1 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $520 (flats $380, houses $520), median house prices near $705,000 (up 23% recently), 3 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 2,580
- Median age
- 39
- Median household income / week
- $1,046
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 88 of 1,184
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,248
- Employment rate
- 49.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 128 / 302 / 40
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $380
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $520
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $520
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 35
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $705,000
- Median price change
- +22.6%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 266
- Against the person
- 50
- Against property
- 216
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 103.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 52 residents
- State safety percentile
- 85.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 126
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental41
- Other Theft26
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury28
- Theft From Motor Vehicle16
- Theft From Shop90
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 3 (2 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 932
- Disability Unit Gawler and District CollegeBarnet RoadSpecialist Facilities
- Gawler & District College B-12 Children's CentreBarnet RoadIntegrated Centres
- Gawler and District College B-12Combined · ICSEA 932
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
25 public transport stops in this suburb
- Barnet Rd - South side (Gawler High School)
- Evanston Railway Station
- Stop 161 Main North Rd - West side
- Stop 162 Para Rd - South side
- Stop 172 Hillier Rd - East side
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
246 planning-related records
2026· 39 proposals
June 2026
- Community Titles Land Division 1 - 18 to please be assessed in accordance with approved application 250275853 RYDE ST EVANSTON SA 5116Under Assessment
- Land Division - 1 into 2 - Torrens Title8 MARGARET ST EVANSTON SA 5116Under Assessment
- Outbuilding4 FARROW RD EVANSTON SA 5116Decision Made
May 2026
- Flat roof verandah7 BLAKE CL EVANSTON SA 5116Under Assessment
- Tenancy Reconfiguration between T16/T17/T18 and T19/T20 and Internal Tenancy Fitout - Supercheap Auto [Excluding External Works]485 MAIN NORTH RD EVANSTON SA 5116Under Assessment
- Single storey Group Dwelling (Lot 5) with retaining up to 1.35m in heightLOT 301 PARA RD EVANSTON SA 5116Decision Made
- Ancillary Accommodation10 MAY TCE EVANSTON SA 5116Under Assessment
- Ancillary accommodation, carport and tree-damaging activity12 MAY TCE EVANSTON SA 5116Under Assessment
- Single Storey group dwelling (LOT 03)LOT 301 PARA RD EVANSTON SA 5116Decision Made
- Single storey group dwelling (LOT 04)LOT 301 PARA RD EVANSTON SA 5116Decision Made
- Single storey group dwelling (Lot 2)LOT 301 PARA RD EVANSTON SA 5116Decision Made
- Single storey group dwelling and fencing (Lot 01)LOT 301 PARA RD EVANSTON SA 5116Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling with garage under main roof, and ancillary retaining walls and fencingLOT 301 PARA RD EVANSTON SA 5116Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling with garage under main roof, and ancillary retaining walls and fencingLOT 301 PARA RD EVANSTON SA 5116Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling with garage under main roof, and ancillary retaining walls and fencingLOT 301 PARA RD EVANSTON SA 5116Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling with garage under main roof, with ancillary retaining walls and fencingLOT 301 PARA RD EVANSTON SA 5116Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling with garage under main roof, with ancillary retaining walls and fencingLOT 301 PARA RD EVANSTON SA 5116Decision Made
- Single Storey Dwelling in a terrace arrangement with associated fencingLOT 301 PARA RD EVANSTON SA 5116Decision Made
- Single Storey Dwelling in a terrace arrangement with associated fencingLOT 301 PARA RD EVANSTON SA 5116Decision Made
- Single Storey Dwelling in a terrace arrangement with associated fencingLOT 301 PARA RD EVANSTON SA 5116Decision Made
- Single Storey Dwelling in a terrace arrangement with associated fencingLOT 301 PARA RD EVANSTON SA 5116Decision Made
- Single Storey Dwelling in a terrace arrangement with associated fencingLOT 301 PARA RD EVANSTON SA 5116Decision Made
- Single Storey Dwelling in a terrace arrangement with associated fencingLOT 301 PARA RD EVANSTON SA 5116Decision Made
- Single Storey Dwelling in a terrace arrangement with associated fencingLOT 301 PARA RD EVANSTON SA 5116Decision Made
- Single Storey Dwelling in a terrace arrangement with associated fencingLOT 301 PARA RD EVANSTON SA 5116Decision Made
April 2026
- Land Division - 1 into 8 - Torrens Title54B HILLIER RD EVANSTON SA 5116Under Assessment
- Verandah (attached)UNIT 4 19 BLAKE CL EVANSTON SA 5116Decision Made
- VerandahUNIT 1-2 12 BIRKETT ST EVANSTON SA 5116Decision Made
- Land Division - 1 into 4 (with associated common property) - Community Title; and associated Tree-Damaging Activity (removal of one (1) Significant Tree and one (1) Regulated Tree)10 MARGARET ST EVANSTON SA 5116Under Assessment
- Change in Use from Bulky Goods Outlet to Shop (Tenancy 9)485 MAIN NORTH RD EVANSTON SA 5116;LOT 101 PARA RD EVANSTON SA 5116;LOT 104 PARA RD EVANSTON SA 5116Under Assessment
March 2026
- Removal of council verge tree and replant of 2 new trees.12A MARGARET ST EVANSTON SA 5116Decision Made
- Verandah4 RAILWAY CR EVANSTON SA 5116Decision Made
- Swimming Pool and Safety Fence14 BLAKE CL EVANSTON SA 5116Under Assessment
- Verandah - 9.28m (l) x 2.87m (w) x 2.59m (h)UNIT 2 60A HILLIER RD EVANSTON SA 5116Decision Made
February 2026
- Office FitoutLOT 101 PARA RD EVANSTON SA 5116Decision Made
- Variation to 23030916 Verandah from flat roof to gable55 HILLIER RD EVANSTON SA 5116Decision Made
January 2026
- Centenary Verandah37 BRITHA AV EVANSTON SA 5116Decision Made
- Swimming pool (spa) and associated safety features7 BLAKE CL EVANSTON SA 5116Decision Made
- Verandah5 ORCHARD DR EVANSTON SA 5116Decision Made
2025· 50 proposals
December 2025
- Carport - 4.94m (W) x 16.1m (L) X 3.5m (H)8 HILLIER RD EVANSTON SA 5116Decision Made
2024· 43 proposals
43 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 30 proposals
30 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 46 proposals
46 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 37 proposals
37 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
31 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- LiquorlandAlcohol
4 Tulloch Road
- Bicycle Parking
- Stop 161 Main South Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 162 Para Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 162 Para Road - Sourthern sideBus stop
- Stop 163 Dawson Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 163 Dawson Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 164 Dawson Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 164 Dawson Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 170 Brereton Road - East sideBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 34.1/100
- Cohort rank
- #146 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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