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Evans Plains

NSW 2795 • New South Wales

168
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
65.62 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalPeacefulAffordable
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About Evans Plains

Evans Plains is a sparsely populated rural locality in the Central West of New South Wales, situated in the Orange electorate and within the Bathurst postcode region (2795). With a population of 168 residents spread across a substantial 65.6 square kilometres, the locality reflects the open farming and grazing character typical of the Central West highlands. The area lies roughly 30 to 40 kilometres south of Bathurst and south-east of Orange, in a broad agricultural plain at moderate elevation.

The locality is part of the wider Central West agricultural belt, where sheep grazing, mixed farming, and broad-acre cropping have long defined the land use and community character. Residents typically hold rural properties and rely on nearby towns — Bathurst to the north and Orange to the west — for all services, schooling, and retail. The median individual income for the postcode area is approximately 9,000, suggesting a working rural and farming community. Evans Plains suits those seeking the space and affordability of country living in a well-connected part of regional New South Wales.

Evans Plains falls under postcode 2795 and is governed by the Bathurst Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Calare, while state elections fall under the Orange electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2795
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Bathurst
Federal Electorate
Calare
State Electorate
Orange
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.82°, 149.47°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
65.62 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2795

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2795, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$49,469
Median 2023–24
$59,577
▲ 20.4% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$69,914

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2795; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Bathurst / Orange Varies

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
220 km
By Train
Drive to Bathurst (~35 km) for NSW TrainLink Western Line; journey to Sydney Central approx. 3 hrs
By Car (Peak)
2 hrs 30 min – 3 hrs via Great Western Highway / M4
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hrs 15 min – 2 hrs 30 min

🛣️ Great Western Highway provides main access via Bathurst; Orange Airport offers regional flights

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Evans Plains is a dispersed rural farming locality — a car is required for all daily errands, with services found in Bathurst or Orange

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
168
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Bathurst Local Government Area, which contains Evans Plains. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
251.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 11.1%
Motor vehicle theft
184.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
549.6 / 100k
2yr Down 20.6% 10yr Up 2.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
17.8 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
251.5 / 100k
2yr Down 31.5% 10yr Down 11.4%
View all 62 offence types for Bathurst →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Evans Plains known for? +

Evans Plains is known as a quiet rural farming locality in the Central West of NSW, characterised by open grazing and mixed-farming land between Bathurst and Orange in the Central Tablelands region.

How far is Evans Plains from Bathurst? +

Evans Plains is approximately 30 to 40 kilometres south of Bathurst, typically a 25 to 40 minute drive via local rural roads.

Does Evans Plains have public transport? +

There is no public transport directly serving Evans Plains. The nearest train station is Bathurst, served by NSW TrainLink's Western Line to Sydney Central. A car is essential for getting around the locality and accessing services.

What is the population of Evans Plains? +

According to the 2021 Census, Evans Plains has a population of 168 residents across approximately 57 dwellings, spread across a large rural area of 65.6 square kilometres in the Central West of NSW.

Is Evans Plains a good place to live? +

Evans Plains suits those seeking affordable rural land in a scenic part of the Central West, with the regional cities of Bathurst and Orange both accessible within about an hour's drive. It appeals to farming families, rural landholders, and those looking for space and quietude in a well-connected corner of regional NSW.

What is the postcode for Evans Plains? +

The postcode for Evans Plains, NSW is 2795.

Is Evans Plains a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Evans Plains is part of the Bathurst LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.