Evanston vs Evanston Gardens
Evanston (median $700,000) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Evanston Gardens ($738,500). Over the past year, Evanston Gardens (+15.4%) ran 1.6 percentage points ahead of Evanston (+13.8%) on house-price growth.
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Evanston and Evanston Gardens side by side
| Measure | Evanston | Evanston Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $700,000 | $738,500 |
| Median unit | $219,600 | $219,600 |
| House price change, 12 months | +13.8% | +15.4% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $505/wk | $580/wk |
| Unit rent | $300/wk | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | 52.0% | 58.0% |
| Renter occupied | 45.0% | 40.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 983 | 978 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 12 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 35 |
| Population | 2,580 | 2,347 |
| Median age | 39 | 30 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 446 mm | 421 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.1°C | 31.1°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Evanston scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Evanston (983) sits above Evanston Gardens (978).
- For buyers
- Evanston is the lower entry point at $700,000 median, 5% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Evanston Gardens carries both higher gross yield (4.08% vs 3.75%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Evanston edges out on average school ICSEA (983 vs 978). Evanston Gardens also has a higher family-household share (73% vs 60%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Evanston vs Evanston Gardens: common questions
Is Evanston or Evanston Gardens cheaper to buy in?
Evanston has the lower median house price at $700,000, roughly 5% below Evanston Gardens ($738,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Evanston or Evanston Gardens?
Over the past 12 months, Evanston Gardens grew +15.4% vs +13.8% in Evanston, a gap of 1.6 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Evanston or Evanston Gardens have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Evanston scores 983 vs 978 in Evanston Gardens. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Evanston or Evanston Gardens?
Evanston scores 12/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Evanston or Evanston Gardens?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.08% in Evanston Gardens vs 3.75% in Evanston. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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