Evans Head, NSW 2473 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Evans Head is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2473, home to 2,907 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Richmond Valley local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 567 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,907
- Median age
- 52 years
- Median household income
- $1,086 /week
- Median personal income
- $638 /week
- Median family income
- $1,455 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Richmond Valley
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Richmond - Tweed
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Page
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $321 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,642
- Rent share of household income
- 30%
Schools
- Evans River Community School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 30 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 73 bus stops
- Woodburn St After Oak St
- Woodburn St At Elm St
- Elm St Before Cherry St
- Woodburn St At Wattle St
- Wattle St At Woodburn St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 4 restaurants
- 12 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
- 6 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 71.2% of the 2,295 resolvable premises in Evans Head. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 28.7%
- Fibre to the Node: 71.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 174 across postcode 2473 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 9% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 56 violent offences, 31 property damage, 19 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Evans Head?
Evans Head (NSW 2473) had 2,907 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 52. It sits within the Richmond Valley local government area.
What is the median rent in Evans Head?
The median advertised rent in Evans Head is $321/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Evans Head?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Evans Head covering government sectors. Nearest include: Evans River Community School (0.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Evans Head?
Evans Head is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (71.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Evans Head?
Across postcode 2473, 174 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (56), property damage (31), other (19). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Evans Head?
73 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Evans Head centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 30 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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