Evans Head vs The Gap (Richmond Valley)
The verdict
The Gap (Richmond Valley) is more affordable, with a median house price of $805K versus $1.24M in Evans Head. Evans Head rates higher for transport (64 vs 0).
Scores
Evans HeadThe Gap (Richmond Valley)
| Evans Head | The Gap (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 18 |
| Transport | 64 | 0 |
| Education | 39 | 42 |
| Liveability | 39 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Evans Head | The Gap (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,907 | 0 |
| Median age | 52 | Data not available |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,086 | Data not available |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.8% | Data not available |
| Born in Australia | 83.4% | Data not available |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | Data not available |
Growth: Evans Head Stable · The Gap (Richmond Valley) Stable
Property
| Evans Head | The Gap (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.24M | $805K |
| Median unit price | $740K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $625 | $642 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 28 | 28 |
Median price history
Safety
| Evans Head | The Gap (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 37 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 482 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 275 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 585 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,052 | Data not available |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Evans Head | The Gap (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 974 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Evans Head · The Gap (Richmond Valley)
Transport
| Evans Head | The Gap (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 0 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.1 km | 7.0 km |
Liveability
| Evans Head | The Gap (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.5°C | 20.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 0 |
| Parks | 7 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.1 km | 1.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 569.5 km | 562.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.5 km | 6.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 31.1 km | 36.7 km |
Population & growth
| Evans Head | The Gap (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,907 | 0 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,126 | Data not available |
| Projected 2041 | 3,052 | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.83% | Data not available |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Evans Head or The Gap (Richmond Valley)?
The Gap (Richmond Valley) is more affordable, with a median house price of $805K versus $1.24M.
Which has better public transport, Evans Head or The Gap (Richmond Valley)?
Evans Head has the higher transport score (Evans Head 64/100 vs The Gap (Richmond Valley) 0/100).
Try another comparison
Compare two suburbs
Evans Head
vs