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, as per AreaSearch's analysis, is around 28,117 as of Nov 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 2,539 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 25,578 people. The change is inferred from ABS estimated resident population of 27,798 in June 2024 and an additional 222 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,852 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Enfield - Blair Athol's growth rate of 9.9% since the 2021 census exceeded both state (7.1%) and metropolitan area averages, making it a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 79.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections are used, based on 2021 data and adjusted employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Population projections indicate an above median growth for the area, with an expected increase of 7,111 persons by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 24.2% 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 averaged approximately 280 new dwelling approvals per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, 1,401 homes were approved, with an additional 124 approved in FY-26 so far. On average, around 1.9 new residents arrived per new home over these five years.

The average construction value of new properties was $242,000. This financial year has seen $263.7 million in commercial approvals, indicating high local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Enfield - Blair Athol had 24.0% more development per person over the five-year period, maintaining good buyer choice while supporting existing property values.

The new building activity comprised 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 a developing area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, the area is forecasted to gain 6,792 residents by 2041. 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.

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 identified 15 projects likely affecting the region. Notable projects include The Parks (Enfield) Residential Estate, Enfield Memorial Park Expansion & Redevelopment, Northern Adelaide Road Upgrades Program, and Prospect Corner. Below is a list of most relevant projects.

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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 is 4.7%, with an estimated employment growth of 1.6% over the past year as of September 2025.

There are 14,065 residents employed, and the unemployment rate is 0.8% higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Adelaide's at 61.7%. The leading employment industries among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Transport, postal & warehousing shows notable concentration with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average.

Conversely, education & training has lower representation at 6.8% compared to the regional average of 9.3%. The ratio of workers per resident is 0.6, indicating above-average local employment opportunities. Over the year ending September 2025, employment increased by 1.6%, labour force increased by 1.5%, and unemployment fell by 0.2 percentage points. Greater Adelaide recorded employment growth of 3.0% during this period. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 shows SA employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, with the state unemployment rate at 4.0%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will 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 $49,313 and the average income stood at $55,685 according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This compares to figures for Greater Adelaide of $52,592 and $64,886 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $55,640 (median) and $62,829 (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 (9,222 individuals) 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, consisted of 71.9% houses and 28.2% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and others. This is compared to Adelaide metro's 74.6% houses and 25.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Enfield - Blair Athol stood at 22.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.6% and rented ones at 44.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,600, below Adelaide metro's average of $1,603. The median weekly rent figure was $300, compared to Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, Enfield - Blair Athol's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 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 account for the remaining 36.4%, with lone person households at 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 above have university qualifications, compared to the SA4 region's 19.8%. Bachelor degrees are the 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 them, including advanced diplomas (9.4%) and certificates (18.4%). Educational participation is high, with 31.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes primary education (9.5%), tertiary education (7.7%), and secondary education (6.3%).

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 stops are served by 54 individual routes, facilitating 4,106 weekly passenger trips in total. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 256 metres from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 586 trips per day across all routes, equating to about 32 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Enfield - Blair Athol is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Enfield - Blair Athol shows higher-than-average health outcomes with low prevalence of common conditions among its general population. This is particularly true for older, at-risk cohorts where the prevalence is higher than the national average.

The area has a very low rate of private health cover, approximately 48% of the total population (~13,383 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 8.0% and 6.7% of residents respectively. However, 73.3% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, slightly higher than Greater Adelaide's 72.8%. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 12.8%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 14.0%. Nevertheless, health outcomes among seniors require more attention 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 level of 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, comprising 34.3% of its population. Islam is notably overrepresented compared to the Greater Adelaide average, making up 15.8% of the population.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are 'Other' at 23.4%, English at 17.5%, and Australian at 16.4%. Some ethnic groups show significant divergences in representation: Indian is overrepresented at 8.0%, Vietnamese at 3.8%, and Serbian at 0.6%.

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 (6.9%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 has increased from 15.2% to 16.2%, while the proportion of those aged 55 to 64 has decreased from 9.4% to 8.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Enfield-Blair Athol's age profile, with the strongest growth expected in the 35 to 44 cohort, which is projected to grow by 26%, adding 1,170 residents to reach a total of 5,725.