Browse property in Evans Head

Overview

Evans Head is a coastal town in the Northern Rivers with a 2016 census population of 2,843. Its wide, curved Airforce Beach attracts fishing, surfing and swimming, while the large Evans Head Holiday Park (nearly 600 sites) provides a pet‑friendly, resort‑style living option alongside private homes and a small industrial estate near the aerodrome. Residents enjoy nearby greens such as Paddon Park, Kalimna Park and Stan Payne Memorial Oval, plus a public library and the Evans River Community School within walking distance. Local shops include two supermarkets, butchers, cafés, the Illawong Hotel and an RSL club, all catering to the town’s thriving tourism‑driven economy.

Transport links are well‑served: Northern Rivers Buslines runs routes 690 and 695 to Lismore (the latter continuing to Grafton), Ballina Buslines operates route 660 via Woodburn, and NSW TrainLink provides a daily coach between Grafton and Byron Bay. The heritage‑listed Evans Head Memorial Aerodrome lies 2 km north, offering additional connectivity for visitors and locals alike.

Region type mix: Regional 100%.