SA 5035 Census 2021 + Live DA Data

Everard Park

A median house price of $1,821,250 in a suburb of just 0.31 km2 and 1,071 residents signals a premium market well above what the area's income profile would suggest. Household income sits at the 39.6th percentile nationally, yet the property market reached its current peak in 1Q 2026 after rising 82.1% from $1,000,000 just one year earlier. Apartments account for 51.2% of dwellings and 47.2% of residents rent, a combination that produces a vacancy rate of 13.2%, higher than most comparable inner Adelaide suburbs. University qualifications reach 48.7%, which is 18.6 percentage points above the national average, and residents skew older at a median age of 42, two years above national.

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Population

1,071

Median Age

42.0

Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)

$1,388/wk

DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year

4

Median House

$1.8M

Median 1Q 2026

0.31 km²· 3,440.4 people/km²· Family income $2,081/wk

The median house price of $1,821,250 as of 1Q 2026 reflects a market that rose sharply from $1,000,000 in 1Q 2025, an 82.1% increase in a single year. Separate houses make up only 35.9% of stock, with apartments at 51.2% and semi-detached dwellings at 13.0%, so buyers seeking a detached home face limited supply in a 0.31 km2 footprint. Two-bedroom dwellings dominate at 43.2%, followed by three-bedroom at 31.9%, with four-plus bedroom homes at just 13.4%. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,886, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 31.4%, above the 30% stress threshold. By contrast, rent-to-income sits at 20.6%, which is below the stress threshold, indicating that renting remains more affordable relative to income than owning.

For Buyers

The median house price of $1,821,250 as of 1Q 2026 reflects a market that rose sharply from $1,000,000 in 1Q 2025, an 82.1% increase in a single year. Separate houses make up only 35.9% of stock, with apartments at 51.2% and semi-detached dwellings at 13.0%, so buyers seeking a detached home face limited supply in a 0.31 km2 footprint. Two-bedroom dwellings dominate at 43.2%, followed by three-bedroom at 31.9%, with four-plus bedroom homes at just 13.4%. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,886, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 31.4%, above the 30% stress threshold. By contrast, rent-to-income sits at 20.6%, which is below the stress threshold, indicating that renting remains more affordable relative to income than owning.

For Investors

A renter share of 47.2% gives landlords a large tenant pool, but a vacancy rate of 13.2% signals that apartment supply currently exceeds demand. Weekly rent averages $286, which against the $1,821,250 median implies a gross yield below 1%, making capital growth the primary investment case rather than income returns. Development activity is low at 4 applications in the past 12 months, including one land division into 5 lots, suggesting modest near-term supply additions. The suburb's 48.7% university qualification rate, 18.6 points above national, and dominant Healthcare and Professional/Tech workforce support stable, professional tenant demand compared to lower-qualification suburbs. Turnover runs at 31.4%, meaning roughly one in three residents moved within the last five years.

Development Activity

Total DAs

33

Last 12 Months

4

YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements

-50.0%

Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year

N/A

Monthly DA Lodgements

DA Categories

Garage / Carport / Shed
3
Multi-Dwelling / Townhouse
2
Renovation / Extension
1
Demolition
1
Fencing
1
Subdivision
1
Tree Removal
1
Swimming Pool / Spa
1

Demographics

The median age of 42 sits 2.0 years above the national figure, consistent with the high proportion of couples without children, which make up 30.5% of families. University qualifications at 48.7% are 18.6 percentage points above national, reflecting the professional and healthcare workforce concentration. Overseas-born residents account for 29.7% of the population, 8.1 points above national. Ancestry is led by English (321), Scottish (109), German (87) and Irish (87), while top non-English languages include Mandarin (16), Nepali (15) and Greek (12). Average household size is 2.1, which is 0.4 below the national figure, consistent with the older age profile and lower proportion of family households. Volunteering runs at 19.2%, indicating relatively high civic participation.

Age Distribution

0-14
11.4%
15-24
12.6%
25-44
30.9%
45-64
21.8%
65+
23.2%

Bedrooms

Studio/1br
11.5%
2 bed
43.2%
3 bed
31.9%
4+ bed
13.4%

Dwelling Structure

35.9%

Houses

13.0%

Townhouse

51.2%

Apartment

Tenure

Own 26.1% Mortgage 26.8% Rent 47.2%

Tenure divides unevenly: 47.2% of residents rent, 26.1% own outright and 26.8% hold a mortgage, meaning renters outnumber owners by a wide margin. This is unusual for a premium suburb with a $1,821,250 median, and reflects the apartment-heavy stock rather than affordability, as apartments at 51.2% of dwellings attract more renters than separate houses. The price jump from $1,000,000 in 1Q 2025 to $1,821,250 in 1Q 2026 represents an 82.1% rise in a single year, the sharpest movement in the two-quarter data available. Two-bedroom dwellings account for 43.2% of stock and three-bedroom 31.9%, with four-plus bedroom homes scarce at 13.4%. A vacancy rate of 13.2% suggests that while the suburb is compact at 0.31 km2, not all available rental stock is occupied.

Median House Price Trend

Source: State Valuer-General

Mortgage / mo

$1,886

Rent / wk

$286

HH Size

2.1

Personal Income / wk

$744

Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)

13.2%

Unoccupied

70

Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress

20.6%

Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress

31.4% stressed

Community Profile

Languages Spoken at Home

Mandarin
16
Nepali
15
Greek
12

Ancestry

English
321
Other
135
Scottish
109
German
87
Irish
87
Chinese
67

Household Composition

30.5%

Couples, no children

694

Total families

Economy & Employment

Healthcare dominates the local employment mix at 20.1% of workers (84 people), followed by Professional/Tech at 12.5% (52) and Education at 11.5% (48), with Public Admin at 8.4% and Hospitality at 7.4%. By occupation, Professionals form the largest group (168 workers), well ahead of Clerical/Admin (82), Community/Personal (68) and Managers (53). Unemployment sits at 6.4%, higher than the national average, with a participation rate of 59.5% and 334 residents not in the labour force. The full-time employment rate among those working is 60.0%. Household income at the 39.6th percentile nationally is below the national median, a divergence from the suburb's premium property prices that is partly explained by a high renter share and relatively small household sizes averaging 2.1 persons.

Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)

Full-time

60.0%

Part-time

33.6%

Participation

59.5%

Employed

527

Occupations

Professionals 168
Clerical/Admin 82
Community/Personal 68
Managers 53
Labourers 44
Sales 43
Machinery/Drivers 10

Top Industries

Healthcare 20.1%
Professional/Tech 12.5%
Education 11.5%
Public Admin 8.4%
Hospitality 7.4%

University

48.7%

Postgraduate

13.1%

Born Overseas

29.7%

Dwellings

463

Transport to Work

Public transport use sits at 8.7% and walking or cycling accounts for 7.9% of commuters, while car driving is high at 76.7%, patterns broadly typical for inner Adelaide suburbs. Crime data records 39 incidents at a rate of 36.4 per 1,000 residents, a figure that should be read in the context of the small permanent population relative to daily visitor and worker flows. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary, so families rely on institutions in surrounding areas. The need-for-assistance rate of 11.5% (119 people) is elevated relative to the national norm for a suburb with this income and education profile, suggesting an older or higher-needs resident cohort. Rent-to-income at 20.6% means renters are not in financial stress, which is below the 30% stress threshold and lower than many comparable inner-city suburbs.

Drive

76.7%

Public Transport

8.7%

Walk / Cycle

7.9%

Work from Home

N/A

Safety & Crime

Total Offences

39

Year ending June 2024

Rate per 1,000 People

36.4

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police

National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs

How Everard Park compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs

Population
Top 28%
Household Income
Bottom 40%
Rent Level
Top 44%
Apartments
Top 7%
Renters
Top 10%
Uni Educated
Top 10%
Public Transport
Top 16%
Born Overseas
Top 14%
Density
Top 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Everard Park a good suburb to live in?

Everard Park suits professionals and renters more than families. University qualifications reach 48.7%, which is 18.6 points above the national average, and the Healthcare and Professional/Tech sectors employ 32.6% of local workers. The main trade-offs are no schools within the 0.31 km2 boundary, a 13.2% vacancy rate in the apartment-heavy rental market, and a cost of living that may not match the 39.6th-percentile household income profile.

What is the median house price in Everard Park?

The median house price is $1,821,250 as of 1Q 2026, up from $1,000,000 in 1Q 2025. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,886, but the mortgage-to-income ratio of 31.4% sits above the 30% stress threshold. Weekly rent averages $286 and rent-to-income is 20.6%, keeping renting more affordable than buying relative to local incomes.

What schools are in Everard Park?

No schools are recorded within Everard Park's 0.31 km2 boundary. Families rely on schools in adjacent suburbs. Despite the absence of local schools, the suburb has one of Adelaide's higher university qualification rates at 48.7%, which is 18.6 percentage points above the national average.

Is Everard Park safe?

Recorded crime totals 39 incidents at a rate of 36.4 per 1,000 residents. This rate should be read in context: Everard Park has a small permanent population of 1,071 in a compact 0.31 km2 area, so the rate is influenced by visitor and daytime worker flows. SEIFA data for the suburb is not available to benchmark against state or national disadvantage deciles.

Is Everard Park good for property investment?

The 47.2% renter share provides a broad tenant pool, but a vacancy rate of 13.2% in an apartment-dominant market signals current oversupply. Weekly rent of $286 against a $1,821,250 median implies a gross yield below 1%, meaning returns depend on capital growth rather than income. Development activity is low at just 4 applications in 12 months, limiting near-term new supply risk.

How is Everard Park's population changing?

Population sits at 1,071 across 0.31 km2, giving a density of 3,440 persons per km2. Turnover runs at 31.4%, meaning roughly 1 in 3 residents moved within the past 5 years, higher than the 20% typical of stable established suburbs. No medium-term population forecasts are available in the current dataset to project future growth direction.

How to read these comparisons

Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.

Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.

Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.

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