Evanston South at a glance
Median house
$774,000
+20.0% year on year
Median unit
$219,600
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
765
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Evanston South.
The postcode for Evanston South is 5116 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Evanston South is $774,000.
Evanston South (5116) sits in the Playford region of South Australia. The median house here is $774,000, in line with the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved +20% over the past year, well clear of the South Australia average (5%).
Evanston South has roughly 765 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Evanston South 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 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Evanston South's population at 765, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (63% own, 35% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
765
Median age
33
Family households
79%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $774,000 on a typical sale, in line with the South Australia median. Units come in around $219,600, roughly 72% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+20%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $155,000. Prices are in line with the South Australia median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +20%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$774,000
+20.0% over the past year. Median unit price $219,600.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$580/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$305/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
35%
At a deeper level
$774,000
+20.0% annual growth
$219,600
765
Median age: 33
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.90% (median rent $580/wk against a $774,000 price tag). Units yield 7.22% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 35% 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 +20% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20263.90%
Based on $774,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20267.22%
Based on $219,600 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026+20.0%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202663%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
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 +20.0%/yr
2021
$311K
5-year change
+149%
2026
$774K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
31
total offences in 2025-26
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 June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Evanston South.
Local schools for Evanston South
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Evanston Gardens Primary School
Gawler and District College B-12
Munno Para Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Evanston South.
- What is the median house price in Evanston South?
- The median house price in Evanston South, SA 5116 is $774,000. The median unit price is $219,600. Annual growth is +20.0%.
- What is the Evanston South postcode?
- Evanston South is in the 5116 postcode, in SA, in the City of Playford region.
- Where is Evanston South?
- Evanston South is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5116. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Playford region.
- What is the average rent in Evanston South?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $580, for units it's $305.
- What schools are in Evanston South?
- There are 20 schools serving Evanston South on this page, including Trinity College South, Trinity College North, Trinity College Senior.
- How walkable is Evanston South?
- Evanston South has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Evanston South?
- Evanston South is close to Kudla, Evanston Gardens, Evanston Park, Evanston, Munno Para.
- What is the population of Evanston South?
- The population of Evanston South is approximately 765 (2021 Census). The median age is 33.
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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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