Evanston Gardens, SA 5116 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Evanston Gardens is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5116, home to 2,347 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Playford local government area and roughly 36 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,347
- Median age
- 30 years
- Median household income
- $1,504 /week
- Median personal income
- $791 /week
- Median family income
- $1,737 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Gawler
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - North
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Spence
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,408
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Evanston Gardens Primary School
- St Brigid's Catholic Primary School
- Gawler and District College B-12
- Trinity College Central Administration
- Trinity College North School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 3 train stops, 13 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 4 train stops, 30 bus stops
- Stop 168 Jack Cooper Dr - East side
- Stop 168 Jack Cooper Dr - West side
- Stop 167 Clark Rd - North side
- Stop 167 Clark Rd - South side
- Tambelin Railway Station
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 restaurant
- 14 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 supermarkets
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.7°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (15.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 525 mm
- Reference station: Adelaide (Kent Town), 36.6 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 83.6% of the 1,289 resolvable premises in Evanston Gardens. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 83.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 12.3%
- Fixed Wireless: 4.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 666 across postcode 5116 in the year to FY2024–25 (up 7% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 266 theft, 134 violent offences, 131 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Evanston Gardens?
Evanston Gardens (SA 5116) had 2,347 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 30. It sits within the Gawler local government area.
What is the median rent in Evanston Gardens?
The median advertised rent in Evanston Gardens is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Evanston Gardens?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Evanston Gardens covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Evanston Gardens Primary School (0.5 km), St Brigid's Catholic Primary School (1.1 km), Gawler and District College B-12 (1.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Evanston Gardens?
Evanston Gardens is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (83.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Evanston Gardens?
Across postcode 5116, 666 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (266), violent (134), property damage (131). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Evanston Gardens?
In Evanston Gardens, mean daily temperatures range from 12.1°C to 21.9°C and annual rainfall is 525 mm measured at the Adelaide (Kent Town) weather station (36.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Evanston Gardens?
34 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Evanston Gardens centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 13 bus stops, 3 train 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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