EVANSTON
Investor score
59
Liveability score
36
Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.
Median price
Real$625,000
SA Gov · 2026
Rent yield
Real4.3%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
Real-16.7%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
Est.1.1%
modelled estimate
AI insights for EVANSTON
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
EVANSTON shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.
Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.
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Median rent
$520/wk
SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026
Demand change
+9.5%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
-6.2
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
2.48%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+8.0%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+6.6%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
65 / 100
Strong demand
Supply pipeline
Est.3.7%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
High supply risk
5-year price history
Source: SA Gov · 2026 · all sources
Market overview
EVANSTON is a metropolitan SA suburb with moderate capital growth momentum and moderate rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.
Highlights
- Metro SA suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
- Rental yield 4.3% with stable tenant demand
- Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
- Access to national transport network and amenities
Risk factors
- Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$1,301/wk
$85k taxable p.a.
Renters
30.6%
65.3% owner-occupier
Median age
38.0 yrs
Unemployment
2.3%
Population growth
+2.7% p.a.
Investor-owned
8.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
49%
36% apartments
Degree qualified
27.6%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
19.1%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
490 m²
Standard block
Household size
2.2 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
2.8%
Mostly long-term tenants
Market activity
Distance to CBD
35.8 km
Regional
Days on market
26 days
Normal turnover
Auction clearance
67.5%
Strong demand
Walkability
15 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
43.4 km
Inland
NBN technology
FTTPFastest — full fibre to premises
Population density
1,169/km²
Suburban
Schools in postcode 5116
🏫Primary (1)
Evanston Gardens Primary School
Government · Yrs R-6 · Major Cities
🎓Secondary (1)
Independent · Yrs 11-12 · Major Cities
📚Combined (3)
Independent · Yrs R-10 · Major Cities
Independent · Yrs R-10 · Major Cities
Gawler and District College B-12
Government · Yrs U, R-12 · Major Cities
ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.
Liveability & safety
Safety index
High crime2.5 offences / 100 persons
Source: SA Police · 2024-25
School quality
Average5 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
GoodSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
16
/ 100
Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.
Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality
Environmental risk
Flood risk
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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