Enfield (NSW)

Enfield has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

As of November 2025, Enfield's population is estimated at around 3,313 people. This reflects an increase of 321 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,992 people. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 3,274 in June 2024, following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS, and an additional 183 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 4,538 persons per square kilometer, placing Enfield in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth of 10.7% since the 2021 census exceeded both its SA4 region (6.4%) and the state level. Overseas migration contributed approximately 86.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving Enfield's primary growth factor.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilized the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations were applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends indicate an increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation, with Enfield expected to increase by 352 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 4.7% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Enfield when compared nationally

Enfield's annual new home approvals averaged around 50 between FY-21 and FY-25. Approximately 250 homes were approved in these five years, with another 12 approved so far in FY-26. Each new home attracted an average of 0.1 new residents annually over the past five financial years.

The average construction value was $672,000 during this period. This year has seen $16.4 million in commercial approvals. Compared to Greater Sydney, Enfield records 230.0% more construction activity per person. New development consists of 36.0% standalone homes and 64.0% medium and high-density housing. With around 129 people per dwelling approval, Enfield is classified as a growth area. Population forecasts indicate Enfield will gain 157 residents by 2041.

Current development rates should comfortably meet demand, supporting good conditions for buyers and potential population growth beyond projections.

Enfield has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Area infrastructure changes significantly influence local performance. AreaSearch identified two key projects impacting the area: Enfield Aquatic Centre Redevelopment, scheduled for completion in 2023; The Carlyle Enfield, expected in late 2024; Sydney Metro City & Southwest, opening in May 2026; and Inner West Council Infrastructure Program, ongoing until 2027.

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Employment drivers in Enfield are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Enfield has a well-educated workforce with professional services being strongly represented. The unemployment rate was 6.8% as of the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 3.8%.

As of June 2025, 1,584 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 2.6% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Enfield is lower at 56.7%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training.

Retail trade employs only 8.1% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 9.3%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 3.8% while labour force grew by 3.9%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable at 6.8%. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.6%, labour force grow by 2.9%, and unemployment increase to 4.5%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-2022 suggest that national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Enfield's employment mix indicates local employment could increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, though these are simple weighted extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localised population projections.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Enfield's median income among taxpayers is $51,281, with an average of $67,421. This is above the national average and compares to Greater Sydney's median of $56,994 and average of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $57,748 (median) and $75,923 (average) as of September 2025. The 2021 Census reveals household, family and personal incomes in Enfield rank modestly, between the 41st and 49th percentiles. Income analysis shows the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket dominates with 27.9% of residents (924 people), consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region showing 30.9% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 81.4% of income remaining, ranking at the 47th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Enfield displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Enfield's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 41.1% houses and 58.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 33.5% houses and 66.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Enfield stood at 33.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 33.2% and rented ones at 33.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,276, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,436. The median weekly rent in Enfield was $450, compared to Sydney metro's $465. Nationally, Enfield's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 73.5% of all households, including 35.7% couples with children, 21.0% couples without children, and 15.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for 26.5%, with lone person households at 22.3% and group households comprising 4.3%. The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.5.

Enfield shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 36.5%, significantly lower than the SA4 region average of 49.5%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common, at 24.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 26.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (12.4%) and certificates (14.3%).

Educational participation is high, with 29.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.1% in primary education, 7.8% in tertiary education, and 7.1% pursuing secondary education. The area has two schools serving students: Enfield Public School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, collectively serving 633 students. The area demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1075). Both schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs, with 19.1 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 15.8, indicating that the area serves as an educational center for the broader region.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Enfield has eight active public transport stops operating within its boundaries. These stops are served by a mix of buses along thirteen different routes, collectively providing 2,961 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 178 meters from the nearest stop.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 423 trips per day, which equates to approximately 370 weekly trips per individual stop.

Enfield's residents are extremely healthy with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population and nearer the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Enfield. Prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population and nearer the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is fairly high at approximately 54% of the total population (~1,775 people), compared to 57.3% across Greater Sydney. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 6.5 and 5.5% of residents respectively. 74.7% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 77.0% across Greater Sydney. As of 2021, 18.3% of residents are aged 65 and over (606 people), which is higher than the 14.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

Enfield 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 has a high level of cultural diversity, with 47.5% of its population born overseas and 54.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Enfield, accounting for 61.5% of the population, compared to 41.2% across Greater Sydney. The top three represented ancestry groups in Enfield are Chinese (16.3%), Other (14.6%), and Australian (10.8%).

Notably, Korean (3.9%) and Lebanese (6.1%) ethnic groups are overrepresented in Enfield compared to the regional averages of 2.8% and 3.1%, respectively. Additionally, Spanish ethnicity is represented at 1.0%, slightly higher than the regional average of 0.7%.

Enfield hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Enfield's median age is 41 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and somewhat older than Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney's average, Enfield has a notably over-represented cohort aged 55-64 (13.0%) and an under-represented cohort aged 5-14 (9.4%). According to the 2021 Census, the population of those aged 15-24 grew from 12.7% to 14.5%, while the 45-54 age group declined from 14.4% to 13.3%. By 2041, Enfield's age profile is projected to change significantly. The 75-84 cohort is expected to grow by 37%, adding 84 residents to reach a total of 313. Residents aged 65 and older are anticipated to represent 83% of the population growth, while the 0-4 and 5-14 cohorts are projected to decline in population.