Question 1

Is Evans Head a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Evans Head is a relaxed coastal village set around a surf beach and a shallow estuary, drawing people who enjoy surfing, boating and fishing. The compact town centre has cafés, a hotel and essential shops alongside caravan parks and holiday accommodation, so the population mixes long-term locals, retirees and seasonal visitors. Housing ranges from older beach cottages to newer low-rise homes and units, many with easy beach access. The suburb is also home to a small regional aerodrome and aviation museum and sits close to coastal reserves and walking trails that shape its laid-back lifestyle.

Evans Head is a community of 2,907 people with a median age of 52 and a median household income of $1,086 a week, about $56,472 a year.

Among reported families, couple families without children are the largest group at 52.2%, while couple families with children make up 28.4%. Together those couple-family types account for about four in five families (80.6%). One-parent families represent 17.8% of families and other families 1.6%.

Homes in Evans Head are mostly owner-occupied: 61.1% are owner-occupied (43.2% owned outright and 17.9% owned with a mortgage), while 38.9% of dwellings are rented.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Evans Head?

Accepted Answer

Rents in Evans Head would take a large share of a typical local household's income as recorded at the most recent Census. Against a median total household income of $1,086 a week at the last Census, a house renting for $650 a week would take about 59.9% of that income, and a unit at $440 a week would take about 40.6%.

If you're renting rather than buying, those rent shares are the most relevant numbers to consider; whether they feel expensive will depend on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Evans Head a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Unit values in Evans Head jumped 27.3% over the past year, a strong rise in what units are worth, while house values also rose a notable 14.3% over the same period. On the income side, house rents increased 8.3%, a solid gain, whereas unit rents edged down 0.7% over the year. For someone weighing Evans Head as an investment, the figures show stronger capital growth in the unit market this year, while houses have been the stronger performer for rental income. Whether that pattern fits your goals and circumstances is for you to decide.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	14.3%	27.3%
Sold Past 3 months	9	4
Median days on market Past 12 months	42	69
Average rent Past 12 months	$650	$440
Change in rent Past 12 months	8.3%	-0.7%

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