Evelyn at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
209
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Evelyn.
The postcode for Evelyn is 4888 (QLD).
Evelyn (4888) sits in the Tablelands region of Queensland.
Evelyn has roughly 209 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Evelyn 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 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 17°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 2065mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Cairns Aero station, 97.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Evelyn's population at 209, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
209
Median age
56
Family households
71%
Lone person
18%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$245/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
209
Median age: 56
Free appraisal
What’s your home worth in Evelyn?
A local agent who actually sells in Evelyn will give you an honest number, backed by recent comparable sales. Free, no commitment to list.
Free guide · 2026 edition
Thinking of selling in Evelyn?
The complete guide to selling: what it costs, how agents price your home, and a 12-week plan to settlement. Personalised to Evelyn, free, in 60 seconds.
Free guide · 2026 edition
Thinking of buying in Evelyn?
What you can actually spend, the 2026 first home buyer schemes for your state, and how not to overpay. A free buying guide, in about 60 seconds.
Get property alerts for Evelyn
Be the first to know when new listings hit the market.
Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Tablelands Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
3,797
total offences in 2026 across the Tablelands Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Evelyn.
Local schools for Evelyn
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Millaa Millaa State School
Ravenshoe State School
Malanda State High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
2065 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.5°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
16.9°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Cairns Aero (97 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Evelyn.
- What is the Evelyn postcode?
- Evelyn is in the 4888 postcode, in QLD, in the Tablelands Regional Council region.
- Where is Evelyn?
- Evelyn is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4888, in the Tablelands Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Evelyn?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $245.
- What schools are in Evelyn?
- There are 6 schools serving Evelyn on this page, including Millaa Millaa State School, Ravenshoe State School, St Teresa's School.
- How walkable is Evelyn?
- Evelyn has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Evelyn?
- Evelyn is close to Minbun, Tumoulin, Moregatta, Beatrice, Millaa Millaa.
- What is the population of Evelyn?
- The population of Evelyn is approximately 209 (2021 Census). The median age is 56.
For Sale
Evelyn
Buying
Selling
Side by side
Compare Evelyn vs a nearby suburb
See median prices, growth, schools, walkability and risk side by side in one view.
Sources cited
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 →
Always dated
Every figure on this page carries its source and as-of date in a tooltip. If a figure looks off to you, tell us and we’ll fix it within a week.
No login
No paywall, no sign-up, no download form. The suburb data is the product. We earn from partner brokers and agents on the rare occasion you ask for one.
Thinking about selling in Evelyn?
The complete selling guide, personalised to Evelyn: what it really costs, how agents price homes here, and a 12-week plan to settlement. Free PDF, 60 seconds.
Get the free selling guide