Enfield - Blair Athol

Population growth drivers in Enfield - Blair Athol are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Enfield - Blair Athol's population was around 28,368 as of May 2026. This figure reflects an increase of 2,790 people from the 25,578 recorded in the 2021 Census, indicating a growth rate of 10.9%. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 28,231 reported by the ABS as of June 2025 and an additional 249 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 1,868 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Enfield - Blair Athol's growth rate exceeded both the state (7.5%) and Greater Adelaide figures, making it a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 81.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, based on 2021 data and released in 2023, with adjustments made using a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Looking ahead, an above median population growth is projected for the area, expected to grow by 6,226 persons to reach approximately 34,594 by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 21.5% over the 16-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Enfield - Blair Athol was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Enfield - Blair Athol has averaged approximately 280 new dwelling approvals annually. Between financial years FY-21 and FY-25, a total of 1,401 homes were approved, with an additional 217 approved so far in FY-26. On average, around 1.9 new residents have arrived per new home each year over the past five financial years.

This indicates a balance between supply and demand, contributing to stable market dynamics. The average construction cost value of new properties is $242,000. In terms of commercial activity, $263.7 million in approvals have been registered this financial year.

Compared to Greater Adelaide, Enfield - Blair Athol has shown slightly higher development levels, with 24.0% more approvals per person over the past five years. This maintains good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. The new building activity consists of approximately 67.0% detached dwellings and 33.0% attached dwellings, offering a mix of medium-density options across various price brackets. With around 100 people per approval, Enfield - Blair Athol reflects an area with ongoing development. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, the population is forecasted to grow by 6,089 residents by 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand readily, providing favorable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth beyond current projections.

Enfield - Blair Athol has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 9thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 15 projects that could affect this region. Notable ones include The Parks (Enfield) Residential Estate, Northern Adelaide Road Upgrades Program, Prospect Corner, and Enfield Community & Recreation Centre. Below is a list of those most likely to be relevant.

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

Enfield - Blair Athol has an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 4.9% in December 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 1.0% over the past year. As of December 2025, 14,045 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.1%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 3.8%.

Workforce participation was 63.4%, below Greater Adelaide's 66.0%. Census responses indicated that 7.8% of residents worked from home. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area has a notable concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average.

However, education & training shows lower representation at 6.8%, compared to the regional average of 9.3%. There were 0.6 workers per resident as at the Census, indicating a level of local employment opportunities above the norm. Over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 1.0% and labour force increased by 1.1%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable. In comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded employment growth of 4.2% and labour force growth of 3.9%, with unemployment falling by 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in May-25, suggest potential future demand within Enfield - Blair Athol. These projections estimate national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Enfield - Blair Athol's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The Enfield - Blair Athol SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $51,067 and an average income of $57,674 in financial year 2023, according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. These figures are lower than those for Greater Adelaide, which stood at $54,808 (median) and $66,852 (average). Based on a Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, current estimates suggest the median income would be approximately $56,261 and the average income around $63,539 as of March 2026. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Enfield - Blair Athol rank modestly, between the 23rd and 30th percentiles. Income distribution shows that 32.8% of the population (9,304 individuals) fall within the $1,500 to $2,999 income range, similar to the surrounding region where 31.8% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Enfield - Blair Athol, with only 82.1% of income remaining, ranking at the 28th percentile.

Enfield - Blair Athol is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Enfield - Blair Athol's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 71.9% houses and 28.2% other dwellings. Adelaide metro had 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Enfield - Blair Athol was at 22.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.6% and rented ones at 44.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,600, higher than Adelaide metro's $1,562. Median weekly rent in Enfield - Blair Athol was $300, compared to Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, mortgage repayments were lower at $1,863 and rents were higher at $375.

Enfield - Blair Athol features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 63.6% of all households, including 29.5% couples with children, 20.3% couples without children, and 11.8% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 36.4%, with lone person households making up 28.8% and group households comprising 7.6%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

Educational outcomes in Enfield - Blair Athol fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

Educational attainment in Enfield - Blair Athol shows that 30.4% of residents aged 15 and over have university qualifications, compared to the SA4 region's 19.8%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 19.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 8.5% and graduate diplomas at 2.0%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 27.8% of residents holding such qualifications; advanced diplomas account for 9.4% while certificates make up 18.4%. Educational participation is high, with 31.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 9.5% in primary education, 7.7% in tertiary education, and 6.3% pursuing secondary education.

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

Enfield - Blair Athol has 126 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These are served by 58 routes, providing 4,122 weekly passenger trips in total. Residents have good transport accessibility, with an average distance of 256 meters to the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward from this primarily residential area. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 84%, while bus use is at 10%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 7.8% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 588 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 32 weekly trips per individual stop. The provided map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.

Health performance in Enfield - Blair Athol is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a slightly higher degree among older age cohorts

Enfield - Blair Athol faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across all age groups but more so among older cohorts. The rate of private health cover is very low at approximately 48% of the total population (~13,673 people), compared to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues impact 8.0% of residents, while arthritis affects 6.7%. Approximately 73.3% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.9% in Greater Adelaide. The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. As of 2021, the area has 12.9% of residents aged 65 and over (3,653 people), which is lower than the 19.2% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally than the broader population.

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

Enfield-Blair Athol has a high cultural diversity, with 45.7% of its population born overseas and 49.2% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Enfield-Blair Athol, making up 34.3% of people. However, Islam is significantly overrepresented, comprising 15.8%, compared to Greater Adelaide's average of 3.0%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Other at 23.4%, English at 17.5%, and Australian at 16.4%. Notably, Indian (8.0% vs regional 2.3%), Vietnamese (3.8% vs regional 1.2%), and Serbian (0.6% vs regional 0.4%) groups are overrepresented in Enfield-Blair Athol.

Enfield - Blair Athol hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Enfield-Blair Athol has a median age of 34 years, which is lower than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 and Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Enfield-Blair Athol has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (21.3%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (7.0%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.6%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 has increased from 15.2% to 16.3%, while the proportion of those aged 55 to 64 has decreased from 9.4% to 8.7%. By 2041, demographic modeling predicts significant changes in Enfield-Blair Athol's age profile, with the strongest projected growth occurring among residents aged 45 to 54, which is expected to increase by 35%, adding 1,050 residents and reaching a total of 4,080.