Enfield (NSW)

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

Enfield's population is estimated at around 3,348 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 356 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,992 people. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 3,315 following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 183 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 4,586 persons per square kilometer, placing Enfield in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth rate of 11.9% since the 2021 Census exceeded both the SA4 region (6.5%) and the SA3 area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 86.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group are 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 355 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 3.5% over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Enfield had around 41 new homes approved annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 205 homes were approved, with another 17 approved in FY-26 so far. The average number of new residents per year for each new home over these five years was 0.1.

This suggests supply is meeting or exceeding demand, offering greater buyer choice while supporting potential population growth above projections. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $672,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. In FY-26, there have been $506,000 in commercial approvals, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Sydney, Enfield records 171.0% more construction activity per person, offering buyers greater choice and reflecting strong developer confidence in the location. New building activity comprises 45.0% detached dwellings and 55.0% townhouses or apartments, favouring higher-density living which creates more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. The location has approximately 95 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market.

Future projections estimate Enfield adding 119 residents by 2041 based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current development patterns suggest new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified two projects that could affect this region. Major initiatives include Enfield Aquatic Centre Redevelopment, The Carlyle Enfield, Sydney Metro City & Southwest, and Burwood Culture House. Relevant projects are detailed below.

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The labour market performance in Enfield lags significantly behind most other regions nationally

Enfield has a well-educated workforce with professional services showing strong representation. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data as of September 2025. There are 1,547 residents in work while the unemployment rate is 2.7% above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation lags significantly at 58.0% compared to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. According to Census responses, a high 41.7% of residents work from home. Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training sectors.

Retail trade is under-represented with only 8.1% of Enfield's workforce compared to 9.3% in Greater Sydney. The predominantly residential area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, the labour force decreased by 0.1% while employment declined by 0.8%, resulting in a rise in unemployment rate by 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Enfield's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for Enfield in financial year 2023. The suburb's median income among taxpayers was $51,281, with an average of $67,421. These figures are close to national averages and compare to Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $55,824 (median) and $73,395 (average). The 2021 Census shows household, family, and personal incomes in Enfield are modest, ranking between the 41st and 49th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that the largest segment comprises 27.9% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (934 residents), similar to the surrounding region where 30.9% fall into this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Enfield, with only 81.4% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 47th percentile. 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 55.9% houses and 44.1% 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 $2,427. Median weekly rent in Enfield was $450, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Enfield's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,276 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Enfield features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-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 comprise the remaining 26.5%, with lone person households at 22.3% and group households making up 4.3% of the total. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 36.5%, significantly lower than the SA4 region average of 49.5%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 24.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are held by 26.7% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 12.4% and certificates at 14.3%. Educational participation is high, with 29.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 8.1% in primary, 7.8% in tertiary, and 7.1% in secondary education.

Educational participation is notably 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.

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

Enfield has ten active public transport stops operating, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by thirteen different routes that combined provide 2972 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transport services is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 176 meters from their nearest stop. In this primarily residential area, most commuting is outward-bound. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 75%, while trains account for 13% and buses for 8%. On average, there are 1.1 vehicles per dwelling in Enfield.

According to the 2021 Census, a high proportion of residents, 41.7%, work from home, which may be reflective of COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages at 424 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 297 weekly trips per 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 shows strong health performance in Enfield based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low among the general population, nearing national averages for older, at-risk cohorts.

Private health cover was at approximately 54% of the total population (~1,794 people), leading the average SA2 area but lower than Greater Sydney's 59.9%. The most common conditions were arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 6.5 and 5.5% respectively. 74.7% of residents declared no medical ailments, similar to Greater Sydney's 74.6%. Working-age residents had low chronic condition prevalence. Enfield had 18.9% of residents aged 65 and over (632 people), higher than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health outcomes among seniors were above average but ranked lower nationally 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 main religion in Enfield, making up 61.5% of people, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups in Enfield are Chinese (16.3%), Other (14.6%), and Australian (10.8%).

Notably, Korean is overrepresented at 3.9%, Lebanese at 6.1%, and Spanish at 1.0%.

Enfield's median age exceeds the national pattern

Enfield's median age is 41 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and slightly above Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Enfield has a notably higher proportion of residents aged 55-64 (13.1%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (9.3%). According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 15-24 grew from 12.7% to 14.9%, while the 45-54 cohort declined from 14.4% to 13.1%. The 5-14 age group also decreased from 10.4% to 9.3%. Demographic projections suggest significant changes in Enfield's age profile by 2041. The population aged 85 and above is projected to grow by 75%, adding 67 residents to reach 158. Residents aged 65 and older are expected to represent 81% of the population growth, while declines are projected for the 0-4 and 15-24 age groups.