Enfield - Blair Athol
Statistical Area - sa2

Enfield - Blair Athol lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Nov 2025, Enfield - Blair Athol's population is approximately 28,117. This figure reflects a growth of 2,539 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 25,578. The increase is inferred from ABS estimates: 27,798 in June 2024 and an additional 222 validated new addresses post-Census. 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 since the 2021 Census was 9.9%, surpassing both state (7.1%) and metropolitan averages, indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 79.8% 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 adjusted using weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 levels. Future population projections indicate a significant increase in the top quartile of Australian statistical areas, with Enfield - Blair Athol expected to grow by 7,111 persons to 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 24.2% over the seventeen-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 averaged approximately 280 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, with a total of 1,401 homes approved during this period. An additional 94 dwellings have been approved in FY-26 so far. The area has seen an average of 1.9 new residents per year arriving for each new home over the past five financial years.

This balance between supply and demand has contributed to stable market dynamics, with new properties constructed at an average expected cost of $242,000. In FY-26, $263.7 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Enfield - Blair Athol has demonstrated slightly more development, with 24.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period.

This higher level of development maintains good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. The new building activity in the area consists of 67.0% detached dwellings and 33.0% attached dwellings, offering a range of medium-density options that cater to various price brackets. With around 100 people per approval, Enfield - Blair Athol reflects a developing area with a population forecast indicating a gain of 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 further population growth beyond current projections.

Enfield - Blair Athol has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 28thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 15 projects likely to affect this region. Notable ones are Enfield Memorial Park Expansion & Redevelopment, The Parks (Enfield) Residential Estate, Northern Adelaide Road Upgrades Program, and Kilburn Development at 414-418 Prospect Road. 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 4.5% as of June 2021, with an estimated employment growth of 1.5% over the past year.

As of June 2025, 14,087 residents are employed, while the unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is 0.5% higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 4.0%. The workforce participation rate is similar to Greater Adelaide's at 61.7%. The leading employment industries among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Notably, transport, postal & warehousing shows a high 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 0.6 workers per resident indicates above-average local employment opportunities. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 1.5%, while labour force increased by 1.3%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.1%, with a marginal rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project industry-specific growth patterns for Enfield - Blair Athol over five and ten-year periods. Applying these projections to the local employment mix suggests potential growth of approximately 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Enfield - Blair Athol's median income among taxpayers was $49,313 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $55,685 during the same period. Compared to Greater Adelaide's figures of $52,592 and $64,886 respectively, Enfield - Blair Athol's incomes were lower. By September 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $55,640 and average income around $62,829, based on a 12.83% growth in wages since financial year 2022. Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes ranked modestly in Enfield - Blair Athol, between the 23rd and 31st percentiles. Income distribution data reveals that 32.8% of the population (9,222 individuals) fell within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, similar to the surrounding region where 31.8% occupied this bracket. Housing affordability pressures were 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 structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 71.9% houses and 28.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Adelaide metro had 74.6% houses and 25.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Enfield - Blair Athol stood at 22.5%, with the rest being mortgaged (32.6%) or rented (44.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,600, lower than Adelaide metro's $1,603. The median weekly rent was $300, compared to Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, Enfield - Blair Athol's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,600 versus 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 is significantly higher than broader benchmarks. 30.4% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to the SA4 region's 19.8%. This educational advantage positions the area well for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 19.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%).

Trade and technical skills are also prominent, with 27.8% of residents aged 15 and above holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (9.4%) and certificates (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. There are nine schools operating within Enfield - Blair Athol, educating approximately 3,696 students. The area has typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 982) with balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes five primary schools, three secondary schools, and one K-12 school. Note that for schools showing 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

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 different routes, facilitating 4,106 weekly passenger trips in total. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents on average located 256 meters from their nearest transport stop.

On average, there are 586 trips per day across all routes, equating to around 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 better-than-average health outcomes with low prevalence of common conditions among its general population, but higher rates are seen among older and at-risk cohorts compared to national averages. Private health cover is very low in the area, at approximately 48% of the total population (~13,383 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

Mental health issues and arthritis were found to be the most common medical conditions, affecting 8.0% and 6.7% of residents respectively. However, 73.3% of residents reported having no medical ailments, slightly higher than the 72.8% figure for Greater Adelaide. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 12.8%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 14.0%.

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. The dominant religion in Enfield-Blair Athol is Christianity, comprising 34.3% of the population. However, Islam is notably overrepresented, making up 15.8%, compared to the Greater Adelaide average of 8.9%.

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 differences in representation: Vietnamese is overrepresented at 3.8% compared to the regional average of 2.2%, Indian is slightly overrepresented at 8.0% versus 8.3%, and Serbian is also overrepresented at 0.6% compared to 0.4%.

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 now, 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 suggests that Enfield-Blair Athol's age profile will change significantly. The 35 to 44 age group is projected to grow by 26%, adding 1,170 residents to reach a total of 5,725.