Evans Head at a glance
Median house
$675,000
-12.7% year on year
Median unit
$540,000
Days on market
28
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,907
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Evans Head.
The postcode for Evans Head is 2473 (NSW).
The median house price in Evans Head is $675,000.
Evans Head (2473) sits in the Richmond Valley region of NSW. The median house here is $675,000, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -12.7% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
Evans Head has roughly 2,907 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops. Listings here typically sell in 28 days, faster than the NSW average of 32.
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What it’s like to live here.
Evans Head scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Evans Head's population at 2,907, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (59% own, 37% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 35% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,907
Median age
52
Family households
62%
Lone person
35%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $675,000 on a typical sale, below the NSW median. Units come in around $540,000, roughly 20% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-12.7%), giving buyers more room to negotiate. Days on market sit around 28, broadly typical for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $135,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Evans Head on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
For sellers
Days on market run around 28, typical for the state. With 12-month growth at -12.7%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$675,000
-12.7% over the past year. Median unit price $540,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$321/wk
Owner occupied
59%
Renter occupied
37%
At a deeper level
$675,000
-12.7% annual growth
$540,000
28
Average days to sell
2,907
Median age: 52
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.47% (median rent $320/wk against a $675,000 price tag). Units yield 3.09% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 37% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.47%
Based on $675,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.09%
Based on $540,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024-12.7%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202659%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202428 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at -12.7%/yr
2021
$1.3M
5-year change
-49%
2026
$675K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
205
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Evans Head.
Local schools for Evans Head
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Evans River Community School
Woodburn Public School
Non-Government Schools
St Joseph's Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Evans Head.
- What is the median house price in Evans Head?
- The median house price in Evans Head, NSW 2473 is $675,000. The median unit price is $540,000. Annual growth is -12.7%.
- What is the Evans Head postcode?
- Evans Head is in the 2473 postcode, in NSW, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- Where is Evans Head?
- Evans Head is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2473, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Evans Head?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $321.
- What schools are in Evans Head?
- There are 3 schools serving Evans Head on this page, including Evans River Community School, Woodburn Public School, St Joseph's Primary School.
- How walkable is Evans Head?
- Evans Head has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Evans Head?
- Evans Head is close to South Evans Head, Iron Gates, Bundjalung, Doonbah, The Gap.
- What is the population of Evans Head?
- The population of Evans Head is approximately 2,907 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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