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 29,802 as of February 2026. This reflects an increase of 4,224 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 25,578. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 27,798 in June 2024 and an additional 240 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,963 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Enfield - Blair Athol's growth rate of 16.5% since the 2021 census exceeded both the state (9.0%) and Greater Adelaide. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 79.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered 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, with an expected increase of 7,111 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 17.1% 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 annually over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25. A total of 1,401 homes were approved during this period, with an additional 163 approvals recorded in FY-26. On average, around 1.9 new residents moved into newly constructed homes each year over the past five financial years.

This suggests a balanced supply and demand dynamic in the housing market. The average construction cost of new properties was approximately $242,000. In terms of commercial development, Enfield - Blair Athol has registered $263.7 million in approvals for this financial year, indicating significant local commercial activity.

Compared to Greater Adelaide, Enfield - Blair Athol has shown slightly higher levels of development, with a 24.0% increase in dwelling approvals per capita over the past five years. This has contributed to maintaining good buyer choice and supporting existing property values within the region. The new building activity in Enfield - Blair Athol is dominated by detached dwellings (67.0%), with attached dwellings accounting for 33.0%. This mix of housing options caters to various price brackets, from traditional family housing to more affordable compact alternatives. With approximately 100 people moving into newly constructed homes each year, Enfield - Blair Athol reflects a developing area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, the region is projected to gain an additional 5,107 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply appears well-positioned to meet demand, offering 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 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 are The Parks (Enfield) Residential Estate, Enfield Memorial Park Expansion & Redevelopment, Northern Adelaide Road Upgrades Program, and Prospect Corner. Below is a list of those likely to be 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 an educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 4.7% as of September 2025, with estimated employment growth of 1.6% over the past year. As of that date, 14,065 residents were employed while the unemployment rate stood at 4.7%, which is 0.8% higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation was lower in Enfield Blair Athol at 64.2%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 66.4%. According to Census responses, only 7.8% of residents worked from home. Leading employment industries among Enfield Blair Athol residents are 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 for each resident as per Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 1.6%, while labour force grew by 1.5%, resulting in a fall of 0.2 percentage points in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded employment growth of 3.0% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with unemployment falling by 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia indicate that employment is expected 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 approximately 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, though these estimates are illustrative and do not account for localized population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The median income among taxpayers in Enfield - Blair Athol SA2 was $51,067 in financial year 2023. The average income stood at $57,674 during the same period. For Greater Adelaide, these figures were $54,808 and $66,852 respectively. By September 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $55,561, with an average of $62,749, based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8%. Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Enfield - Blair Athol rank modestly, between the 23rd and 30th percentiles. Income distribution reveals that 32.8% of the population falls within the $1,500-$2,999 range, similar to the surrounding region at 31.8%. 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

In Enfield - Blair Athol, as per the latest Census evaluation, 71.9% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 28.2% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other dwelling types. This contrasts with Adelaide metro's figures of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Enfield - Blair Athol stood at 22.5%, with mortgaged properties at 32.6% and rented dwellings at 44.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,600, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $1,562. Weekly rent median was $300, compared to Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, Enfield - Blair Athol's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,600 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially 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% 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 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

Educational attainment in Enfield Blair Athol exceeds regional averages significantly. Among residents aged 15 years and above, 30.4% have university qualifications, compared to the SA4 region's 19.8%. University graduates constitute 19.9%, postgraduate students 8.5%, and graduate diploma holders 2%. Vocational credentials are prominent at 27.8%, with advanced diplomas at 9.4% and certificates at 18.4%.

Educational participation is high, with 31.8% currently enrolled in formal education: primary (9.5%), tertiary (7.7%), secondary (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 are covered by 58 routes, providing 4,122 weekly passenger trips in total. The area's transport accessibility is rated good, with residents located an average of 256 metres from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily. Car remains the dominant mode of transport, used by 84% of residents, while 10% use buses. 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 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 based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high, with common health conditions prevalent across all age cohorts but slightly more so among older adults. The area has a low rate of private health cover at approximately 48% (14,364 people), compared to Greater Adelaide's 52.7% and the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues affect 8.0% of residents, while arthritis impacts 6.7%. 73.3% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 67.9% in Greater Adelaide. The under-65 population has better-than-average health outcomes. The area has 12.9% (3,859 people) of residents aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Adelaide's 19.3%. 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. Christianity is the main religion in Enfield-Blair Athol, comprising 34.3% of people. Islam is overrepresented, making up 15.8%, compared to Greater Adelaide's average of 3.0%.

In terms of ancestry, 'Other' is the largest group at 23.4%, higher than the regional average of 9.7%. English ancestry comprises 17.5%, lower than the regional average of 27.8%. Australian ancestry makes up 16.4%, also lower than the regional average of 22.8%. Notably, Indian (8.0%), Vietnamese (3.8%), and Serbian (0.6%) ethnic groups are overrepresented in Enfield-Blair Athol compared to regional averages.

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 (21.2%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (7.0%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is notably higher than the national average of 14.4%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 has increased from 15.2% to 16.4%, while the proportion of those aged 55 to 64 has decreased from 9.4% to 8.7%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Enfield-Blair Athol's age profile. The 45-54 cohort is projected to grow by 30%, adding 950 residents and reaching a total of 4,139.