Evanston, SA 5116
City of PlayfordAll suburbs in postcode 5116
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Median house price
$700,000
+13.8% over the past year.
Median of 10 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)
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Evanston at a glance
- Median unit
- $219,600
- Weekly rent
- $505
- Houses · units $300
- Population
- 2,580
- Median age 39
Prices: Median of 10 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026) · Rent: SA rental bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Evanston
Houses change hands at $700,000 on a typical sale, in line with the South Australia median (10 house sales, SA Government quarterly medians, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). Units come in around $219,600, roughly 69% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+13.8%), well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +13.8%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $140,000. Prices are in line with the South Australia median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Rental data as of June 2026· SA rental bond data
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What to know about Evanston
Evanston (5116) sits in the Playford region of South Australia. The median house here is $700,000, in line with the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved +13.8% over the past year, well clear of the South Australia average (5%).
Evanston has roughly 2,580 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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
Evanston scores 12/100 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 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 6°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 446 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 7 government primary, 2 Catholic, 7 independent.
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 12/100
- 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 Evanston's population at 2,580, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (52% own, 45% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (60% family households, 37% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 60%
- Lone person
- 37%
- Owner occupied
- 52%
- Renter occupied
- 45%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.75% (median rent $505/wk against a $700,000 price tag). Units yield 7.10% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 45% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +13.8% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
- Gross yield, housesSource: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026
- 3.75%
- On the $700,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026
- 7.10%
- On the $219,600 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026
- +13.8%
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
236 offences recorded in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 446 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 31.1°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 5.8°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 Evanston
- What is the median house price in Evanston?
- The median house price in Evanston, SA 5116 is $700,000 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 10 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). The median unit price is $219,600. Annual growth is +13.8%.
- How much is my house worth in Evanston?
- A useful starting point is the Evanston median house price of $700,000 (units $219,600). 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 Evanston a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Evanston is 3.8%: the median weekly house rent is $505 (SA rental bond data, June 2026) against the median house price of $700,000 (SA Government, the latest published quarter, updated October 2026). The median house price rose 13.8% over 12 months on the same SA Government figures. Whether Evanston 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 Evanston postcode?
- Evanston is in the 5116 postcode, in SA, in the City of Playford region.
- Where is Evanston?
- Evanston is a suburb in the City of Playford area, SA 5116.
- What is the average rent in Evanston?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $505, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Evanston?
- There are 20 schools serving Evanston on this page, including Gawler and District College B-12, Evanston Gardens Primary School, Trinity College Senior.
- How walkable is Evanston?
- Evanston has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Evanston?
- Evanston is close to Evanston Gardens, Gawler West, Gawler South, Reid, Evanston Park.
- What is the population of Evanston?
- The population of Evanston is approximately 2,580 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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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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