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SA · Gawler Council

Evanston South, SA, 5116

Current weather

12°CLight drizzle

74% humidity · 25.6 km/h wind · 13.5° / 9.9° today · 13 mm rain

Desirability index

48.8/100

#113 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Evanston South is a small locality in the Gawler area, home to around 765 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 35 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 45.8 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $550, median house prices near $774,000 (up 20% recently), limited but present public transport access, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
765
Median age
33
Median household income / week
$1,702
Dwelling vacancy
1.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
5 of 295
Median monthly mortgage
$1,650
Employment rate
66.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
30 / 5 / 0

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Housing

Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$580
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
10
Median house price (Q1 2026)
$774,000
Median price change
+20%

Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Data sources & freshness

  • SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
35
Against the person
7
Against property
28
Rate per 1,000 residents
45.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 109 residents
State safety percentile
62.1th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
126
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental10
  • Other Theft4
  • Property Damage By Fire Or Explosion3
  • Theft From Motor Vehicle5
  • Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv4

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Schools & preschools

Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
1,039
  • Trinity College NorthCombined · ICSEA 1040
  • Trinity College SeniorSecondary · ICSEA 1025
  • Trinity College SouthCombined · ICSEA 1039

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Public transport

2 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Stop 159 Trinity Dr - West side
  • Stop School Trinity College (Evanston South)

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Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

113 planning-related records

2026· 8 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Extension of existing Service Trade Premises (motorcycle sales centre) comprising 23.3m x 7.0m x 3.6m wall height
    3284 MAIN NORTH RD EVANSTON SOUTH SA 5116Under Assessment

  • April 2026

  • Establishment of Store (comprising construction eleven (11) partially open sided storage buildings) with associated driveway, carparking, water tanks and landscaping; and installation of Advertising Sign (measuring 7.2m x 0.45m)
    19 GALE RD EVANSTON SOUTH SA 5116Under Assessment

  • March 2026

  • Proposed Storage shed and combined washbay facilities. Cleaning and maintenance of equipment used onsite.
    18 -20 ALEXANDER AV EVANSTON SOUTH SA 5116Under Assessment
  • Verandah
    3 EDSON AV EVANSTON SOUTH SA 5116Decision Made
  • Verandah
    5 COTTER LANE EVANSTON SOUTH SA 5116Decision Made

  • February 2026

  • Verandah
    28 ISAACS WAY EVANSTON SOUTH SA 5116Decision Made
  • Dwelling addition to rear
    4 BLYTH WALK EVANSTON SOUTH SA 5116Under Assessment

  • January 2026

  • Replacement carport forward of existing building line
    151 GALE RD EVANSTON SOUTH SA 5116Decision Made
2025· 13 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Verandah
    11 O'BRIEN WAY EVANSTON SOUTH SA 5116Decision Made

  • September 2025

  • Torrens Title land division. One allotment into nine. All buildings and structures to be demolished and removed.
    33 TIVER RD EVANSTON SOUTH SA 5116Under Assessment

  • August 2025

  • Alterations to Educational Facility and Installation of Shade Sails
    18 -20 ALEXANDER AV EVANSTON SOUTH SA 5116Decision Made
  • Verandah
    5 EDSON AV EVANSTON SOUTH SA 5116Decision Made

  • July 2025

  • Alterations and Additions to Waste Reprocessing Facility (Waste Transfer Station) in the form of receipt and sorting of scrap metal, cardboard, paper, plastic, e-waste and other assorted materials, extension and raising of acoustic fencing, (tree-damaging activity) addition of concrete hardstand and associated landscaping.
    4 TIVER RD EVANSTON SOUTH SA 5116Decision Made

  • May 2025

  • Verandah
    36 GREENSLADE BVD EVANSTON SOUTH SA 5116Decision Made

  • April 2025

  • Construction of five Outbuildings associated with Educational Facility (comprising one Bus Shelter measuring 6.0m x 14.5m x 4.5m wall height; and four Animal Shelters measuring 3.0m x 6.0m x 2.2m post height)
    18 -20 ALEXANDER AV EVANSTON SOUTH SA 5116Decision Made
  • Memorial - 2.6m (w) x 2.7m (l) x 1.915m (h)
    55 SMITH RD EVANSTON SOUTH SA 5116Under Assessment

  • March 2025

  • Domestic Outbuilding (measuring 6m x 6m x 3m wall height)
    2 BRENNAN CL EVANSTON SOUTH SA 5116Decision Made
  • Verandah
    4 STANROSE WAY EVANSTON SOUTH SA 5116Decision Made

  • February 2025

  • Verandah attached to house (7m X 4.36m)
    4 HARVEY CR EVANSTON SOUTH SA 5116Decision Made
  • RETROSPECTIVE: Installation of 4 recreational light poles with a height of 28m
    18 -20 ALEXANDER AV EVANSTON SOUTH SA 5116Decision Made
  • Verandah
    2 BRENNAN CL EVANSTON SOUTH SA 5116Decision Made
2024· 14 proposals

  • December 2024

  • Construction of Educational Facility (Changerooms)
    18 -20 ALEXANDER AV EVANSTON SOUTH SA 5116Decision Made

  • November 2024

  • Fence (acoustic) extension above existing masonry fence
    56 TIVER RD EVANSTON SOUTH SA 5116Decision Made

  • October 2024

  • Two storage sheds
    151 GALE RD EVANSTON SOUTH SA 5116Decision Made
  • Verandah
    21 COTTER LANE EVANSTON SOUTH SA 5116Decision Made
  • Additions to Education Facility and associated Tree Damaging Activity - Removal of Three (3) Regulated Trees
    18 -20 ALEXANDER AV EVANSTON SOUTH SA 5116;LOT 161 ALEXANDER AV EVANSTON PARK SA 5116Decision Made
  • Construction of Supported Accommodation in the form of a Single Storey Detached Dwelling with garage and verandahs under main roof
    35 LEONARD AV EVANSTON SOUTH SA 5116Decision Made

  • September 2024

  • Verandah - 4260mm Wide x 7760mm Long x 3095mm High
    29 LEONARD AV EVANSTON SOUTH SA 5116Decision Made
  • Single Storey Dwelling (comprising a connecting breezeway, in addition to an existing dwelling, to create integrated intergenerational dwelling) Stage 1 - Dwelling Stage 2 - Breezeway
    3336 MAIN NORTH RD EVANSTON SOUTH SA 5116Decision Made

  • July 2024

  • Construction of new verandah attached to side of dwelling
    28 DARLING ST EVANSTON SOUTH SA 5116Decision Made
  • Retaining & Fence with a combined height of 2.2m.
    1 ISAACS WAY EVANSTON SOUTH SA 5116Under Assessment
  • Verandah
    7 DARLING ST EVANSTON SOUTH SA 5116Decision Made

  • June 2024

  • Verandah
    51 LEONARD AV EVANSTON SOUTH SA 5116Decision Made

  • March 2024

  • Gable Verandah 8.45m (l) x 3.69m (w) x 2.53m (h) Flat Verandah 3.93m (l) x 2.7m (w) x 2.53m (h)
    4 HAWKES CL EVANSTON SOUTH SA 5116Decision Made

  • January 2024

  • Swimming pool and safety fence
    1 ISAACS WAY EVANSTON SOUTH SA 5116Decision Made
2023· 21 proposals

  • December 2023

  • Verandah attached to rear of dwelling
    8 DARLING ST EVANSTON SOUTH SA 5116Decision Made
  • Convert portion of waste transfer station shed to an ancillary two (2) storey office
    4 TIVER RD EVANSTON SOUTH SA 5116Decision Made

  • November 2023

  • Verandah
    10 O'BRIEN WAY EVANSTON SOUTH SA 5116Decision Made
  • Variation of Development Application 23016232 - Additional entry statement comprising of two (2) stone walls up to 1.4 metres in height and advertising
    18-20 ALEXANDER AV EVANSTON SOUTH SA 5116;LOT 161 ALEXANDER AV EVANSTON PARK SA 5116Decision Made
  • Detached Dwelling
    48 ISAACS WAY EVANSTON SOUTH SA 5116Decision Made
2022· 26 proposals

26 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 29 proposals

29 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

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Amenities

5 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Parking (5)

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
5/10
IRSD decile (2021)
5/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Trinity College Montessori Preschoolchildcare

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Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies
Bushfire safer places
1

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.

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Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
5
Parks (OSM)
5

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
48.8/100
Cohort rank
#113 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Trinity College Montessori Preschoolchildcarechildcare
  • Additions to Education Facility and associated Tree Damaging Activity - Removal of Three (3) Regulated Treesplanning18 -20 ALEXANDER AV EVANSTON SOUTH SA 5116;LOT 161 ALEXANDER AV EVANSTON PARK SA 5116Lodged 16 Oct 2024 · Decision Made
  • Alterations and Additions to Waste Reprocessing Facility (Waste Transfer Station) in the form of receipt and sorting of scrap metal, cardboard, paper, plastic, e-waste and other assorted materials, extension and raising of acoustic fencing, (tree-damaging activity) addition of concrete hardstand and associated landscaping.planning4 TIVER RD EVANSTON SOUTH SA 5116Lodged 11 Jul 2025 · Decision Made
  • Alterations to Educational Facility and Installation of Shade Sailsplanning18 -20 ALEXANDER AV EVANSTON SOUTH SA 5116Lodged 20 Aug 2025 · Decision Made
  • Construction of Educational Facility (Changerooms)planning18 -20 ALEXANDER AV EVANSTON SOUTH SA 5116Lodged 19 Dec 2024 · Decision Made
  • Construction of Supported Accommodation in the form of a Single Storey Detached Dwelling with garage and verandahs under main roofplanning35 LEONARD AV EVANSTON SOUTH SA 5116Lodged 08 Oct 2024 · Decision Made
  • Construction of five Outbuildings associated with Educational Facility (comprising one Bus Shelter measuring 6.0m x 14.5m x 4.5m wall height; and four Animal Shelters measuring 3.0m x 6.0m x 2.2m post height)planning18 -20 ALEXANDER AV EVANSTON SOUTH SA 5116Lodged 29 Apr 2025 · Decision Made
  • Construction of new verandah attached to side of dwellingplanning28 DARLING ST EVANSTON SOUTH SA 5116Lodged 30 Jul 2024 · Decision Made
  • Convert portion of waste transfer station shed to an ancillary two (2) storey officeplanning4 TIVER RD EVANSTON SOUTH SA 5116Lodged 15 Dec 2023 · Decision Made
  • Detached Dwellingplanning48 ISAACS WAY EVANSTON SOUTH SA 5116Lodged 17 Nov 2023 · Decision Made

Data sources & freshness

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