Croydon Park - Enfield
Statistical Area - sa2

An assessment of population growth drivers in Croydon Park - Enfield reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Croydon Park - Enfield's population is 18,378 as of November 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 944 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 17,434. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 18,142 in June 2024 and an additional 293 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 4,629 persons per square kilometer, placing Croydon Park - Enfield in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 5.4% growth since the census is within 1.0 percentage points of the SA4 region's 6.4%, indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 85.9% of overall population gains in recent periods, driving primary growth.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch uses NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Croydon Park - Enfield is expected to have increased its population by just below the median of national statistical areas, with an expected growth of 2,024 persons over the 17-year period, representing a total gain of 9.7%.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Croydon Park - Enfield according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Croydon Park - Enfield has averaged approximately 72 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 363 homes. As of FY-26, 23 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.3 new residents per year arrive for each new home constructed between FY-21 and FY-25. New construction is meeting or exceeding demand, providing more options for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current expectations.

The average expected construction cost value of new properties is $403,000. In FY-26, $19.2 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Croydon Park - Enfield has 18.0% less new development per person and ranks in the 43rd percentile nationally, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing dwellings. New development consists of 44.0% detached houses and 56.0% townhouses or apartments, offering affordable entry pathways for downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers.

With around 386 people per dwelling approval, Croydon Park - Enfield indicates a developed market. By 2041, it is projected to grow by 1,788 residents. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Croydon Park - Enfield has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 26 projects that may impact the area. Notable ones include Inner West Council Infrastructure Program, Enfield Aquatic Centre Redevelopment, Cielo Apartments (Live Well Apartments), and The Carlyle Enfield. Below is a list of those most likely to be relevant.

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The employment landscape in Croydon Park - Enfield shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Croydon Park - Enfield has a well-educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 4.9% as of June 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.2%. There were 9,387 residents in work by June 2025, with an unemployment rate of 5.9%, 1.7 percentage points higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was lower at 56.7% compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services.

The area has a particular specialization in education & training with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level. Conversely, manufacturing shows lower representation at 4.3% compared to the regional average of 5.7%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 4.2%, while labour force increased by 4.3%, leaving unemployment broadly flat at 5.9%. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with a rise in unemployment to 4.5%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Croydon Park - Enfield's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.0% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 indicates that Croydon Park - Enfield had a median income among taxpayers of $53,832 and an average of $70,775. These figures are higher than the national averages. Compared to Greater Sydney's median of $56,994 and average of $80,856, Croydon Park - Enfield shows a lower median but a higher average income. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $60,620 (median) and $79,700 (average). Census data reveals that household, family, and personal incomes in Croydon Park - Enfield cluster around the 53rd percentile nationally. Income distribution shows that 28.8% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999, which mirrors regional levels at 30.9%. High housing costs consume 17.7% of income. Despite this, disposable income ranks at the 54th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Croydon Park - Enfield displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Croydon Park - Enfield dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 46.5% houses and 53.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 33.5% houses and 66.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Croydon Park - Enfield was at 35.1%, with the rest being mortgaged (32.3%) or rented (32.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,500, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,436. The median weekly rent was $430, compared to Sydney metro's $465. Nationally, Croydon Park - Enfield's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

Croydon Park - Enfield has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 70.9% of all households, including 36.7% couples with children, 20.9% couples without children, and 11.7% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 29.1%, with lone person households at 25.6% and group households comprising 3.5%. The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.5.

The educational profile of Croydon Park - Enfield exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 36.5%, significantly lower than the SA4 region average of 49.5%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 24.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 26.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (11.3%) and certificates (15.4%).

Educational participation is high, with 30.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.8% in primary education, 8.0% in secondary education, and 7.3% pursuing tertiary education. Croydon Park - Enfield's 4 schools have a combined enrollment of 1,336 students as of the latest data. The area has above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1078). The 4 schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas. Local school capacity is limited at 7.3 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 15.9, resulting in many families traveling for schooling.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Croydon Park - Enfield has 60 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 35 different routes that collectively facilitate 4,455 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of public transport in the area is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 159 meters from their nearest transport stop.

On average, there are 636 trips per day across all routes, which translates to approximately 74 weekly trips per individual stop.

Croydon Park - Enfield's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Croydon Park - Enfield. Both young and old age cohorts have low prevalence of common health conditions.

The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 55% of the total population (~10,107 people), compared to 57.3% across Greater Sydney. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 6.7 and 6.0% of residents respectively, while 73.2% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 77.0% across Greater Sydney. The area has 19.7% of residents aged 65 and over (3,613 people), which is higher than the 14.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Croydon Park - Enfield is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Croydon Park-Enfield has high cultural diversity, with 40.9% of its population born overseas and 46.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion in Croydon Park-Enfield, comprising 63.4%, compared to 41.2% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups are Australian (13.5%), Chinese (12.6%), and Italian (12.3%), significantly higher than the regional average of 5.9%.

Notably, Lebanese (6.4%) and Spanish (1.1%) are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 3.1% and 0.7%, respectively, while Korean is underrepresented at 1.8% versus 2.8%.

Croydon Park - Enfield's median age exceeds the national pattern

Croydon Park - Enfield's median age is 41 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and slightly older than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, the 55-64 age group is notably over-represented in Croydon Park - Enfield at 12.4%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 12.9%. According to the 2021 Census, the 15-24 age group has increased from 11.6% to 13.2% of the population, while the 45-54 age group has declined from 14.5% to 13.3%. Demographic modeling indicates that Croydon Park - Enfield's age profile will change significantly by 2041. The 85+ age cohort is projected to grow by 90%, adding 551 residents to reach a total of 1,167. Residents aged 65 and older are expected to represent 70% of the population growth. Conversely, population declines are anticipated for the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups.