Evandale flood & bushfire risk
Of Evandale’s 814 mapped properties, 1.4% are in a mapped flood area and 37.8% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Evandale’s flood exposure is below the TAS average of 3.2%, and bushfire exposure is in line with the TAS average of 35.4%.
Where the hazards are in Evandale
Flood and bushfire areas across Evandale. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Evandale
Evandale sits in the Tasmania police jurisdiction, which recorded 21,019 reported offences in the 12 months to Dec 2024.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 21,019 total. Figures are for the whole Tasmania police jurisdiction (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Zoning in Evandale
Evandale is mostly residential. The most common zones:
General residential — standard housing; allowable density varies by precinct.
Zone: General Residential
Rural — farming and agricultural land; housing is limited.
Zone: Agriculture
Centre / commercial — shops, offices and mixed use; often allows apartments above.
Zone: Local Business
School catchments in Evandale
Evandale can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Evandale
At the 2021 Census, 12.5% of Evandale’s 1,265 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 Evandale
Northern Midlands council approved 165 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Northern Midlands council area (not just Evandale). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
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.