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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Enfield - Blair Athol's population is around 29,802 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 4,224 people (16.5%) 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 240 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 1,963 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Enfield - Blair Athol's 16.5% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the state (9.0%) and Greater Adelaide, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 79.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Looking at population projections moving forward, an above-median population growth compared to national areas is projected, with the area expected to grow by 7,111 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 17.1% in total 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 around 280 new dwelling approvals per year, with 1,401 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 187 so far in FY-26. At an average of 1.9 new residents per year arriving per new home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply and demand seem well-matched, fostering stable market dynamics, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $242,000. Additionally, $263.7 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, demonstrating high levels of local commercial activity.

When measured against Greater Adelaide, Enfield - Blair Athol has slightly more development (24.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period), maintaining good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. New building activity shows 67.0% detached dwellings and 33.0% attached dwellings, showing an expanding range of medium-density options creating a mix of opportunities across price brackets, from traditional family housing to more affordable compact alternatives. At around 100 people per approval, Enfield - Blair Athol reflects a developing area.

Population forecasts indicate Enfield - Blair Athol will gain 5,107 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on 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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 15 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include The Parks (Enfield) Residential Estate, Enfield Memorial Park Expansion & Redevelopment, Northern Adelaide Road Upgrades Program, and Prospect Corner, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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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 possesses a well-educated workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of 4.9%, and 1.0% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 14,045 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.1% above Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.8%, and workforce participation is somewhat below standard (64.2% compared to Greater Adelaide's 67.2%). Based on Census responses, a low 7.8% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Leading employment industries among residents comprise health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area demonstrates a particularly notable concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, education & training shows lower representation at 6.8% versus the regional average of 9.3%. The ratio of 0.6 workers for each resident, as at the Census, indicates a level of local employment opportunities above the norm.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 1.0% while the labour force increased by 1.1%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable. By comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded employment growth of 4.2%, labour force growth of 3.9%, with unemployment falling 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Enfield - Blair Athol. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific 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 (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The Enfield - Blair Athol SA2's income level is lower than average on a national basis according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. The Enfield - Blair Athol SA2's median income among taxpayers is $51,067 and the average income stands at $57,674, which compares to figures for Greater Adelaide's of $54,808 and $66,852 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since FY-23, 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 (9,775 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

Dwelling structure within Enfield - Blair Athol, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 71.9% houses and 28.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Adelaide metro's 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Enfield - Blair Athol was lagging that of Adelaide metro, at 22.5%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (32.6%) or rented (44.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was above the Adelaide metro average at $1,600, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $300, compared to Adelaide metro's $1,562 and $320. Nationally, Enfield - Blair Athol's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are 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 dominate at 63.6% of all households, comprising 29.5% couples with children, 20.3% couples without children, and 11.8% 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 of 2.6 people 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 significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 30.4% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 19.8% in the SA4 region. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 19.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 27.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (9.4%) and certificates (18.4%).

Educational participation is notably 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.

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, comprising a mix of trains and buses. These stops are serviced by 58 individual routes, collectively providing 4,122 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 256 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 84%, with 10% by bus. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling, which is below the regional average. A relatively low 7.8% of residents work from home (2021 Census; 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 accompanying map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location 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 of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a slightly higher degree among older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is very low at approximately 48% of the total population (~14,364 people). This compares to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and arthritis, impacting 8.0% and 6.7% of residents, respectively, while 73.3% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. The area has 12.9% of residents aged 65 and over (3,859 people), which is lower than the 19.3% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, though they rank lower nationally 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 scores highly on cultural diversity, with 45.7% of its population born overseas and 49.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Enfield - Blair Athol is Christianity, which makes up 34.3% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Islam, which comprises 15.8% of the population, substantially higher than the Greater Adelaide average of 3.0%.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Enfield - Blair Athol are Other, comprising 23.4% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 9.7%, English, comprising 17.5% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 27.8%, and Australian, comprising 16.4% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 22.8%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Indian is notably overrepresented at 8.0% of Enfield - Blair Athol (vs 2.3% regionally), Vietnamese at 3.8% (vs 1.2%) and Serbian at 0.6% (vs 0.4%).

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

At 34 years, Enfield - Blair Athol's median age is considerably lower than the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and substantially under the Australian median of 38. Relative to Greater Adelaide, Enfield - Blair Athol has a higher concentration of 25 - 34 residents (21.2%) but fewer 65 - 74 year-olds (7.0%). This 25 - 34 concentration is well above the national 14.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 15.2% to 16.4% of the population. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 9.4% to 8.7%. Demographic modeling suggests Enfield - Blair Athol's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 45 to 54 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 30%, adding 950 residents to reach 4,139.