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

Enfield - Blair Athol's population is around 28,117 as of August 2025. This reflects an increase of 2,539 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 25,578 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 27,798 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 222 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,852 persons per square kilometer. Enfield - Blair Athol's growth rate of 9.9% since the 2021 census exceeded both the state (6.7%) and metropolitan area averages. 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 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, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. Population projections forecast significant growth for Enfield - Blair Athol, with an increase of 7,111 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 24.2%.

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. Development approval data is produced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on a financial year basis, with 1,401 homes approved over the past five financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, and an additional 33 approvals so far in FY-26. This results in around 1.9 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over these five financial years, indicating a balanced market with stable conditions. The average construction value of new homes is $351,000, which aligns with regional trends.

There have been $263.7 million in commercial approvals this financial year, suggesting robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Enfield - Blair Athol has slightly more development activity, with 24.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period. This balance supports buyer choice while maintaining current property values.

The new building activity comprises 67.0% detached dwellings and 33.0% townhouses or apartments, offering a range of medium-density options across various price brackets. With approximately 100 people per approval, Enfield - Blair Athol reflects a developing area. Population forecasts indicate that the area will gain around 6,792 residents by 2041. Given current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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

Nine projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the area significantly. These include the Northern Adelaide Road Upgrades Program, 414-418 Prospect Road development in Kilburn, and the Prospect Corner project. The 110 Hawker Street development in Ridleyton is also notable.

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Enfield - Blair Athol has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Enfield Blair Athol has an educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 4.5% as of June 2021, with estimated employment growth of 1.5%.

As of June 2025, 14,087 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.5%, slightly higher than Greater Adelaide's 4.0%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Adelaide's at 61.7%. Key employment industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Transport, postal & warehousing has notable concentration, with levels at 1.5 times the regional average.

Education & training has limited presence at 6.8%, compared to the regional average of 9.3%. The worker-to-resident ratio is 0.6, indicating local employment opportunities above the norm. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 1.5% while labour force grew by 1.3%, reducing unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide experienced employment growth of 2.1%. State-level data to Sep-25 shows SA employment grew by 1.06% year-on-year, with the state unemployment rate at 4.5%, matching the national rate. National employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Enfield Blair Athol's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years.

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. In comparison, Greater Adelaide had a median income of $52,592 and an average income of $64,886. By March 2025, estimates suggest the median income would be approximately $54,654 and the average income around $61,716, based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.83% since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, household incomes in Enfield - Blair Athol rank between the 23rd and 31st percentiles. The predominant income cohort spans 32.8% of locals (9,222 people) with incomes ranging from $1,500 to $2,999. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 82.1% of income remaining after housing costs, 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

The dwelling structure in Enfield - Blair Athol, 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 was at 22.5%, with the rest being mortgaged (32.6%) or rented (44.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,600, below Adelaide metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent was $300, compared to Adelaide metro's $375 and the national average of $420.

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 comprise the remaining 36.4%, with lone person households at 28.8% and group households making up 7.6%. The median household size is 2.6 people, 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 notably high, with 30.4% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to the broader SA4 region's 19.8%. This area has a significant educational advantage, positioning it strongly 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+ 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, including 9.5% in primary, 7.7% in tertiary, and 6.3% pursuing secondary education. There are nine schools operating within Enfield - Blair Athol, educating approximately 3,696 students. The area demonstrates typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 982) with balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes five primary, three secondary, and one K-12 school. Note that where schools show '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

The analysis of public transport in Enfield - Blair Athol shows that there are 126 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops offer a mix of train and bus services. They are serviced by 54 individual routes which collectively provide 4,106 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of these transport services is rated as good, with residents typically located 256 meters from their nearest stop. On average, there are 586 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 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 health conditions among its general population. However, among older and at-risk cohorts, the prevalence is higher than the national average.

Approximately 48% of the total population (~13,383 people) has private health cover, which is lower than the national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues (affecting 8.0% of residents) and arthritis (6.7%). About 73.3% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 72.8% across Greater Adelaide. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 12.8% (3,584 people), compared to Greater Adelaide's 14.0%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those in 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 significant 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 the population. However, Islam is notably overrepresented, making up 15.8%, which is substantially higher than the Greater Adelaide average of 8.9%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are 'Other', at 23.4% (higher than the regional average of 18.2%), English at 17.5%, and Australian at 16.4%. There are notable divergences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Vietnamese is overrepresented at 3.8% compared to the regional average of 2.2%, Indian is at 8.0% (similar to the regional average of 8.3%), and Serbian is slightly higher at 0.6% compared to the regional average of 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 the 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%. Demographic projections indicate significant changes in Enfield-Blair Athol's age profile by 2041, with the strongest projected growth in the 35 to 44 cohort (26%), adding 1,170 residents to reach a total of 5,725.