Richmond Valley Council
South Evans Head
South Evans Head at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3,203
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about South Evans Head.
South Evans Head (2473) sits in the Richmond Valley region of NSW.
South Evans Head has roughly 3,203 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
South 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put South Evans Head's population at 3,203, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
3,203
Median age
54
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$272/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
3,203
Median age: 54
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Transport
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Education
Schools in South Evans Head.
Local schools for South Evans Head
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Government School Catchment
Evans River Community School
Woodburn Public School
Non-Government Schools
St Joseph's Primary School
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Frequently asked
About South Evans Head.
- What is the South Evans Head postcode?
- South Evans Head is in the 2473 postcode, in NSW, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in South Evans Head?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $272.
- What schools are in South Evans Head?
- There are 3 schools serving South Evans Head on this page, including Evans River Community School, Woodburn Public School, St Joseph's Primary School.
- How walkable is South Evans Head?
- South Evans Head has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near South Evans Head?
- South Evans Head is close to Evans Head, Iron Gates, Bundjalung, Doonbah, The Gap.
- What is the population of South Evans Head?
- South Evans Head has approximately 3,203 residents. The median age is 54.
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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 →
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