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 around 18,370 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase of 936 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 17,434 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 18,142 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 290 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 4,627 persons per square kilometer. Croydon Park - Enfield's growth rate of 5.4% since census positions it within 0.9 percentage points of the SA4 region (6.3%). Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 85.9% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on latest population numbers, a population increase just below median of national statistical areas is expected, with area projected to grow by 2,024 persons to 2041, recording a gain of 9.8% in total over the 17 years.

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, 20 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.3 new residents per year have arrived for each new home constructed between FY-21 and FY-25. New construction has matched or outpaced demand, offering buyers more options and enabling population growth.

The average value of new properties constructed is $672,000, slightly above the regional average. In FY-26, there have been $19.2 million in commercial approvals, indicating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Sydney, Croydon Park - Enfield has 18.0% less new development per person and ranks among the 43rd percentile nationally, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice. New development consists of 44.0% detached houses and 56.0% townhouses or apartments, favouring compact living which offers affordable entry pathways for downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers.

With around 386 people per dwelling approval, Croydon Park - Enfield exhibits a developed market. By 2041, the area is projected to grow by 1,796 residents. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, providing 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 in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 27 projects that could impact the area. Notable ones include Inner West Council Infrastructure Program, Enfield Aquatic Centre Redevelopment, Cielo Apartments (formerly Live Well Apartments), and The Carlyle Enfield. The following list details those most 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. Its unemployment rate was 4.9% as of June 2025, which is 0.7% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.2%. There are 9,387 residents currently in work and workforce participation stands at 56.7%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services, with a particular specialization in education & training (1.3 times the regional level). Manufacturing shows lower representation at 4.3% versus the regional average of 5.7%.

Employment opportunities appear limited locally based on Census data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 4.2%, while labour force grew by 4.3%, leaving unemployment broadly unchanged. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest potential future demand within Croydon Park - Enfield. National employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with local growth estimated at approximately 7.0% over five years and 14.1% over ten years based on industry-specific projections.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2022 shows Croydon Park - Enfield's median income among taxpayers is $53,832, with an average of $70,775. This is higher than the national average. Greater Sydney's median income was $56,994 and average was $80,856 in the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% from July 2022 to September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $60,620 (median) and $79,700 (average). Census data indicates household, family and personal incomes in Croydon Park - Enfield are at the 53rd percentile nationally. Income distribution shows that 28.8% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999, similar to regional levels where 30.9% fall into this bracket. High housing costs consume 17.7% of income. Despite this, disposable income is 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). In comparison, Sydney metro had 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 $2,436. 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 disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common, held by 24.3% of residents, 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 at 11.3% and certificates at 15.4%.

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

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

The public transport analysis indicates that there are 60 active transport stops operating within Croydon Park - Enfield. These stops offer a mix of bus services. The system is comprised of 35 individual routes which collectively facilitate 4,455 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as excellent with residents typically located approximately 159 meters from the nearest transport stop. Service frequency averages 636 trips per day across all routes, equating to roughly 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 exhibit low prevalence of common health conditions.

The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 55% of the total population (~10,103 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% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 77.0% across Greater Sydney. The area has 19.7% of residents aged 65 and over (3,611 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 a high level of cultural diversity, with 40.9% of its population born overseas and 46.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Croydon Park-Enfield, accounting for 63.4% of people, 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%) ethnicities are overrepresented in Croydon Park-Enfield compared to regional averages of 3.1% and 0.7%, respectively. Korean ethnicity is underrepresented at 1.8%, while the regional average stands at 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 and slightly older than Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Croydon Park-Enfield has a notably higher proportion of the 55-64 age group (12.4% locally) and a lower proportion of the 25-34 age group (12.9%). According to the 2021 Census, the 15-24 age group grew from 11.6% to 13.2%, while the 45-54 cohort declined from 14.5% to 13.3%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Croydon Park-Enfield's age profile. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 90%, adding 551 residents to reach 1,167. Residents aged 65 and older will represent 70% of the anticipated population growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups.