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South Australia · Postcode 5116
Evanston postcode and suburb data
South Australia · Phone area code 08 · 37 km from Adelaide
Suburb snapshot
Evanston at a glance vs SA
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against SA
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Evanston ranks: household income sits in the bottom 25% of SA suburbs; SEIFA decile 1 places it in the bottom 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Evanston vs the SA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Evanston | SA avg | AU avg | Greater Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,046 -SA | $1,545 | $1,836 | $1,620 |
| Rent/wk | $264 -SA | $308 | $390 | $329 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,248 -SA | $1,558 | $1,958 | $1,666 |
| Median age | 39 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 42.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 8.7% +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, an inland suburb of Adelaide about 37 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 has a population of 2,580 with a median age of 39. The median weekly household income is $1,046, below the SA average. The unemployment rate is 8.7%, higher than the SA average. The Indigenous population is 112 (4.3% of residents).
Housing in Evanston includes a median weekly rent of $264, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,248, with 1,097 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the SA average. Rental properties account for 46.6% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Evanston scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Evanston is served by Gawler and District College B-12.
Evanston is part of the Playford statistical area in South Australia.
Evanston details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 5116 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 2,580 |
| Median Age | 39 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,046/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $604/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $264 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,248 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 2.6 km² |
| Population Density | 989/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,097 |
| Australian Citizens | 89.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 112 (4.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -34.616111 |
| Longitude | 138.731667 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 37 km |
| Region (SA4) | Adelaide - North |
| Area (SA3) | Playford |
| Local Government | Gawler |
| Federal Electorate | Spence |
| State Electorate | Light |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Adelaide (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 452 (17.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 350 (13.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 674 (26.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 642 (24.9%) |
| 65+ years | 465 (18.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 359 (13.9%) |
| Arthritis | 341 (13.2%) |
| Diabetes | 214 (8.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 161 (6.2%) |
| Cancer | 92 (3.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 87 (3.4%) |
| Dementia | 15 (0.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 138 (12.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 459 (42.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 329 (30.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 161 (14.8%) |
Schools in Evanston
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Evanston. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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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.