Evans Head

NSW

Evans Head is a growing suburb in NSW with 6,062 residents.

SA2 code: 112011241
State: NSW

Population

6,062

Estimated 2025

5-Year Growth

+8.9%

3yr: +5.8% · 10yr: +14.8%

5-year growth

Median Rent

$320/wk

Census 2021

Median Income

$1,127/wk

Household, Census 2021

Population over time — Evans Head (SA2)

ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.

Growth at a Glance

3yr: +5.8%5yr: +8.9%10yr: +14.8%Total: +25.8%

Population grew from 4,817 to 6,062 over 24 years, averaging 1.0% per year.

Profile

Census snapshot

ABS · 2021

Housing

Public housing 0.8%

Predominantly detached houses (74.7%), owner-occupied (71%), built for families (42% are 3 bed).

Dwelling mix

Houses 75%

Townhouses 21%

1,590 houses454 townhouses84 apartments

Tenure

Owned 44%

Mortgage 27%

Renting 30%

Number of bedrooms

1 bed

141 (6.4%)

2 bed

563 (25.7%)

3 bed

928 (42.4%)

4 bed

450 (20.6%)

5 bed

84 (3.8%)

6+ bed

21 (1.0%)

Evans Head

Population over time — Evans Head (SA2)

Growth at a Glance

Census snapshot

Housing

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