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 is 29,768 as of Nov 2025. This shows an increase of 4,190 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 25,578. The change is inferred from ABS data: Enfield - Blair Athol's estimated resident population was 27,798 in June 2024 and there were an additional 222 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 1,961 persons per square kilometer. The area's growth rate of 16.4% since the 2021 census exceeds both the state (8.7%) and Greater Adelaide averages, making it a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 79.8% of overall population gains recently.

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 are used, adjusted employing weighted aggregation methods. Future population projections indicate above median growth for national areas. Enfield - Blair Athol is expected to grow by 7,111 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 17.3% over the 17 years.

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 per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, a total of 1,401 homes were approved, with an additional 163 approved in FY-26 to date. On average, around 1.9 new residents have arrived annually for each new home over the past five financial years.

This has resulted in stable market dynamics, with new properties constructed at an average expected cost of $242,000. In this current financial year, $263.7 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Enfield - Blair Athol has shown slightly more development, with a 24.0% increase per person over the five-year period.

This has maintained good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. The new building activity shows a mix of detached dwellings (67.0%) and attached dwellings (33.0%), expanding medium-density options to cater to various price brackets. Enfield - Blair Athol reflects a developing area, with approximately 100 people per approval. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, the area is projected to gain 5,141 residents by 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Enfield - Blair Athol has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 7thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 15 projects that could impact this region. Notable ones include The Parks (Enfield) Residential Estate, Enfield Memorial Park Expansion & Redevelopment, Northern Adelaide Road Upgrades Program, and Prospect Corner. The following list details those most 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 a well-educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 4.7% as of September 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.6%.

As of that date, 14,065 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.7%, which is 0.8% higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Enfield - Blair Athol was lower at 64.3%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 66.5%. According to Census responses, only 7.8% of residents worked from home. The leading employment industries among residents were health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

The area had a notable concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average. However, education & training showed lower representation at 6.8% compared to the regional average of 9.3%. The worker-to-resident ratio was 0.6, indicating above-normal local employment opportunities. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 1.6%, while labour force increased by 1.5%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded employment growth of 3.0% and a reduction in unemployment of 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May-25, project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. 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 median income among taxpayers in Enfield - Blair Athol SA2 was $51,067 and the average income stood at $57,674 according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This compares to figures for Greater Adelaide of $54,808 (median) and $66,852 (average). Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $55,561 (median) and $62,749 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in Enfield - Blair Athol, between the 23rd and 30th percentiles. Distribution data shows 32.8% of the population fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, mirroring the surrounding region where 31.8% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe, 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 structure, as per the latest Census, had 71.9% houses and 28.2% other dwellings. In comparison, Adelaide metro had 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Enfield - Blair Athol was at 22.5%, with the rest either mortgaged (32.6%) or rented (44.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,600, higher than Adelaide metro's $1,562. The median weekly rent was $300, lower than Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, Enfield - Blair Athol's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,600 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were lower at $300 compared to the national figure of $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% that are couples with children, 20.3% that are couples without children, and 11.8% that are single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 36.4%, with lone person households at 28.8% and group households comprising 7.6% of the total. 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

In Enfield - Blair Athol, 30.4% of residents aged 15 years or older have university qualifications, compared to the SA4 region's 19.8%. This indicates a significant educational advantage for the area, which may enhance its suitability for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 19.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 27.8% of residents aged 15 years or older holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas account for 9.4%, while certificates make up 18.4%.

Educational participation is notably high in the area, 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

Public transport analysis reveals 126 active transport stops operating within Enfield - Blair Athol. These stops service a mix of train and bus routes totaling 58 individual routes, providing 4,122 weekly passenger trips collectively. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 256 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward from this primarily residential area. The dominant mode of transport remains car at 84%, while bus usage stands at 10%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 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 stop on average. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location's 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, as assessed by AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across all age cohorts, but more so among older individuals. The rate of private health cover is very low at approximately 48% of the total population (~14,348 people), compared to 52.7% in Greater Adelaide and the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues impact 8.0% of residents, while arthritis affects 6.7%, with 73.3% reporting no medical ailments, compared to 67.9% in Greater Adelaide. The under-65 population has better than average health outcomes. The area has 12.8% of residents aged 65 and over (3,795 people), lower than the 19.0% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally compared to 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. The predominant religion in Enfield-Blair Athol is Christianity, comprising 34.3% of the population. However, Islam is significantly overrepresented, making up 15.8%, compared to the Greater Adelaide average of 3.0%.

Regarding ancestry, the top groups are Other (23.4%), English (17.5%), and Australian (16.4%). Notably, Indian (8.0%) Vietnamese (3.8%), and Serbian (0.6%) ethnicities are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 2.3%, 1.2%, and 0.4% respectively.

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

Enfield - Blair Athol's median age is 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 (6.9%). This 25-34 concentration is above the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the 35 to 44 age group has increased from 15.2% to 16.2% of the population, while the 55 to 64 cohort has decreased from 9.4% to 8.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Enfield - Blair Athol's age profile. The 45 to 54 cohort is projected to grow by 30%, adding 953 residents to reach 4,139. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 cohort is expected to grow by a modest 7% (278 people).