NSW · 2473

Evans Head

Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Evans Head, NSW 2473.

Evans Head, NSW 2473

About Evans Head

Welcome to Evans Head

Evans Head is a town in Richmond Valley Council of the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia. At the 2016 census, Evans Head had a population of 2,843 people. It is 726 kilometres north of Sydney, and 11 kilometres east off the Pacific Highway from Woodburn.

Market snapshot

Evans Head property market

Median price ranks #1,260 of 3,797 suburbs · pricier than 67%
Bedrooms

Median sale price

$1.02m

House · 3 bed

Median rent

$670

per week

Gross rental yield

3.4%

annual rent ÷ sale price

Typical price range

Entry

$746k

Median

$1.02m

Premium

$2.03m

Days on market

28

Auction clearance

0%

Sold this year

17

Median sold price trend · House 3 bed

Compound growth -0.6% / yr over 4 yrs

Median price by bedrooms · House

Property types on market

Share of current listings in Evans Head by dwelling type.

House47%
Land24%
Townhouse18%
Apartment / Unit12%

Who lives here

Demographics

ABS Census 2021 figures for Evans Head, NSW 2473.

Population

2,907

residents (2021)

Median age

52

years

Household income

$1,086

median, per week

Median rent

$321

per week

Median mortgage

$1,642

per month

Mortgage / income

35%

stretched (>30%)

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.

Education

Schools in Evans Head

Government school catchment

Evans River Community School

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Recent results

Recently sold in Evans Head

$1.14m

1/84 Currajong Street

house3 bd · 2 ba · 2 car

Sold ~July 2026

$730k

5/6 Flame Street

townhouse3 bd · 2 ba · 1 car

Sold ~July 2026

$1.19m

26 Cashmore Street

house4 bd · 1 ba · 3 car

Sold ~July 2026

$1.26m

33 Park Street

house4 bd · 1 ba · 2 car

Sold ~July 2026

$1.68m

31 Park Street

land9 bd · 4 car

Sold ~June 2026

$1.28m

2 Carrabeen Court

house4 bd · 2 ba · 2 car

Sold ~June 2026

Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.

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Common questions

Evans Head suburb FAQ

What is the median property price in Evans Head?

The median house price in Evans Head, NSW is $1.02m for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 13.0%.

How much is rent in Evans Head?

The median weekly rent in Evans Head is around $670 per week.

Is Evans Head a good place to live?

Evans Head is a town in Richmond Valley Council of the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia. Evans Head is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 2,907 and 1 school in the area.

What is the population of Evans Head?

Evans Head has a population of 2,907 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 52.

What schools are in Evans Head?

There is 1 school in or near Evans Head, including Evans River Community School.

How long do homes take to sell in Evans Head?

Properties in Evans Head take around 28 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.

How much do you need to buy in Evans Head?

Entry-level properties in Evans Head start around $746k, while premium homes reach $2.03m.

What suburbs are near Evans Head?

Suburbs near Evans Head include Doonbah.