ACT2617· Pop. 38,073Tuggeranong Community Council

EVATT

MaturePremium-priced suburb — lower upside but defensive and liquid

Investor score

57

Liveability score

58

Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Est.

no recent data

Rent yield

Est.

1.8%

modelled estimate

Annual growth

Est.

3.5%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.1%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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EVATT shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median rent

$440/wk

weekly

Demand change

+3.7%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

2.7

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.12%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

59 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.1%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

EVATT is a metropolitan ACT suburb with steady capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro ACT suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 1.8% with stable tenant demand
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • High entry price may limit buyer pool
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,177/wk

$104k taxable p.a.

Renters

40.4%

56.9% owner-occupier

Median age

32.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.2%

Population growth

+2.4% p.a.

Investor-owned

14.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

13%

73% apartments

Degree qualified

63.9%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

43.3%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

160 m²

Apartment/strata

Household size

2.7 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

2.8%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

6.8 km

Middle ring

Days on market

18 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

70.0%

Strong demand

Walkability

22 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

150.3 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

11,585/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 2617

🏫7 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚1 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (7)

Maribyrnong Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1100(84%)
483 students14:1 student–teacher49% girls43% top SEA quarter

St Michael's Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1094(83%)
171 students14:1 student–teacher53% girls37% top SEA quarter

St Monica's Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1080(79%)
412 students16:1 student–teacher48% girls30% top SEA quarter

Miles Franklin Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1077(78%)
394 students14:1 student–teacher43% girls33% top SEA quarter

Kaleen Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1075(77%)
400 students14:1 student–teacher42% girls37% top SEA quarter

Giralang Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1070(75%)
268 students12:1 student–teacher47% girls32% top SEA quarter

Evatt Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1047(67%)
281 students13:1 student–teacher44% girls28% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (1)

University of Canberra High School Kaleen

Government · Yrs 7-10 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1056(71%)
571 students13:1 student–teacher47% girls29% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (1)

Radford College

Independent · Yrs K-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1203(99%)
2,091 students13:1 student–teacher49% girls81% top SEA quarter

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

High crime
57/ 100

12.8 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Above average
1089ICSEA · national avg 1000

9 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
52/ 100
🚆 3 train🚌 34 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

40

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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