Evans Head bushfire risk
Of Evans Head’s 2,947 mapped properties, 0% are in a mapped flood area and 32.5% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Evans Head’s flood exposure is below the NSW average of 5%, and bushfire exposure is above the NSW average of 16.4%.
Where the hazards are in Evans Head
Flood and bushfire areas across Evans Head. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Evans Head
Evans Head sits in the Richmond Valley council area, which recorded 2,525 reported offences in the 12 months to Mar 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 2,525 total. Figures are for the whole Richmond Valley council area (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Zoning in Evans Head
Evans Head is mostly residential. The most common zones:
General residential — standard housing; allowable density varies by precinct.
Zone: General Residential
Centre / commercial — shops, offices and mixed use; often allows apartments above.
Zone: Local Centre
Open space / recreation — parks and sporting land; not for housing.
Zone: Public Recreation
School catchments in Evans Head
Evans Head can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Evans Head
At the 2021 Census, 6.8% of Evans Head’s 2,907 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Top countries of birth
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near Evans Head
Richmond Valley council approved 42 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Richmond Valley council area (not just Evans Head). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 13D Seamist Lane, Evans Head NSW 2473
- 4 Ash Street, Evans Head NSW 2473
- 48 Cedar Street, Evans Head NSW 2473
- 570 Woodburn-Evans Head Road, Evans Head NSW 2473
- 2 Pine Lane, Evans Head NSW 2473
- 13-15 Beech Street, Evans Head NSW 2473
- 32 Cherry Street, Evans Head NSW 2473
- 1 Captain Cook Drive, Evans Head NSW 2473
Nearby suburbs
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.