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Evanston Gardens Postcode
South Australia
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Evanston Gardens Compares
Evanston Gardens vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Evanston Gardens | SA avg | AU avg | Greater Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,504 ≈SA | $1,545 | $1,836 | $1,620 |
| Rent/wk | $300 ≈SA | $308 | $390 | $329 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,408 ≈SA | $1,558 | $1,958 | $1,666 |
| Median age | 30 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 42.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 -SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 7.3% +SA | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the SA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 5116 covers Evanston Gardens, an inland suburb of Adelaide about 36 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Adelaide - North region of South Australia. Local government services are provided by Gawler.
According to the 2021 Census, Evanston Gardens has a population of 2,347 with a median age of 30. The median weekly household income is $1,504, close to the SA average. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, higher than the SA average. The Indigenous population is 116 (4.9% of residents).
Housing in Evanston Gardens includes a median weekly rent of $300, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,408, with 875 total dwellings. Rental properties account for 40.5% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Evanston Gardens scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Evanston Gardens is served by Evanston Gardens Primary School.
Evanston Gardens is part of the Playford statistical area in South Australia.
Evanston Gardens Details
| Postcode | 5116 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 2,347 |
| Median Age | 30 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,504/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $791/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $300 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,408 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 3.4 km² |
| Population Density | 691/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 875 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 116 (4.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -34.624 |
| Longitude | 138.722 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 36 km |
| Region (SA4) | Adelaide - North |
| Area (SA3) | Playford |
| Local Government | Gawler |
| Federal Electorate | Spence |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 563 (24.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 306 (13.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 826 (35.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 428 (18.2%) |
| 65+ years | 207 (8.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 2 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 288 (12.3%) |
| Arthritis | 187 (8.0%) |
| Diabetes | 112 (4.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 66 (2.8%) |
| Cancer | 39 (1.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 35 (1.5%) |
| Dementia | 10 (0.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 46 (5.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 330 (38.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 351 (40.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 142 (16.3%) |
Schools in Evanston Gardens
Suburbs Near Evanston Gardens
Same Postcode (5116)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.