Evans Head, NSW 2473
Richmond Valley CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2473
Updated
Median house price
$1,200,000
Median of 39 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Evans Head at a glance
- Median unit
- $540,000
- Weekly rent
- $650
- Houses · units $480
- Population
- 2,907
- Median age 52
Prices: Median of 39 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2473), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Evans Head
Houses change hands at $1,200,000 on a typical sale, in line with the NSW median (39 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $540,000, roughly 55% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $240,000. Prices are in line with the NSW median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2473)
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What to know about Evans Head
Evans Head (2473) sits in the Richmond Valley region of NSW. The median house here is $1,200,000, in line with the NSW median of around $1.10M.
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.
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.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 9°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,406 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Schools in Evans Head
Schools serving Evans Head: government first, then Catholic and independent.
Government schools
Evans River Community School
Woodburn Public School
Non-government schools
St Joseph's Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 0/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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.
- Family households
- 62%
- Lone person
- 35%
- Owner occupied
- 59%
- Renter occupied
- 37%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.82% (median rent $650/wk against a $1,200,000 price tag). Units yield 4.62% 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, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 2.82%
- On the $1,200,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 4.62%
- On the $540,000 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
96 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,406 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 28.8°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 9.4°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Evans Head
- What is the median house price in Evans Head?
- The median house price in Evans Head, NSW 2473 is $1,200,000 (median of 39 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $540,000.
- How much is my house worth in Evans Head?
- A useful starting point is the Evans Head median house price of $1,200,000 (units $540,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Evans Head a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Evans Head is 2.8%: the median weekly house rent is $650 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2473), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,200,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). No 12-month price change is published for Evans Head: the NSW Valuer General figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Evans Head is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- 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 suburb in the Richmond Valley Council area, NSW 2473.
- What is the average rent in Evans Head?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $650, for units it's $480.
- 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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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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