Enfield (SA)

Enfield lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Nov 2025, the population of the Enfield (SA) statistical area (Lv2) is estimated at around 7,339 people. This reflects an increase of 1,135 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,204 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 6,970 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024), and an additional 44 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,247 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The Enfield (SA) (SA2)'s 18.3% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the state's (8.7%) and metropolitan area's growth, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 80.0% 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 and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Future population trends forecast a significant increase in the top quartile of statistical areas across the nation, with the area expected to increase by 1,757 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 15.8% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Enfield among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Enfield recorded approximately 75 residential properties granted approval annually based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 379 homes were approved, with an additional 43 approved in FY-26 so far. On average, each new dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25 accommodated approximately 1.7 new residents per year.

This indicates a balanced supply and demand market, supporting stable conditions. The average construction value of new dwellings was $351,000, moderately above regional levels, suggesting an emphasis on quality construction. In the current financial year, there have been $84.9 million in commercial approvals, reflecting strong commercial development momentum. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Enfield's construction activity is 38.0% higher than the regional average per person over the past five years.

This elevated construction preserves reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand. New development consists of 67.0% standalone homes and 33.0% townhouses or apartments, offering a mix of housing types catering to different price points. With approximately 94 people per approval, Enfield reflects a developing area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Enfield is projected to grow by 1,163 residents through to 2041. 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 has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 35thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified four projects expected to impact this region: The Parks (Enfield) Residential Estate, Enfield Memorial Park Expansion & Redevelopment, Northern Adelaide Road Upgrades Program, and Prospect Corner. These are the key initiatives likely to have the most relevance.

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The employment landscape in Enfield shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Enfield has an educated workforce with strong representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 4.1% as of the past year, with estimated employment growth of 1.5%.

As of September 2025, 3,426 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 0.1% higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation was on par with Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Key industries of employment among residents were health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Enfield showed strong specialization in administrative & support services, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level.

However, education & training had limited presence, with 6.4% employment compared to 9.3% regionally. The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data on working population versus resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 1.5% while the labour force grew by 1.3%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide saw employment rise by 3.0%, with the labour force growing by 2.9% and unemployment falling by 0.1 percentage points. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 showed SA employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, adding 10,710 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.0%. This compared favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%, with SA's employment growth outpacing the national average of 0.14%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 projected national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Enfield's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The suburb of Enfield had a median taxpayer income of $50,922 and an average of $57,502 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This was below the national average, with Greater Adelaide having a median income of $54,808 and an average income of $66,852. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $55,403 (median) and $62,562 (average). According to Census 2021 income data, household, family and personal incomes in Enfield ranked modestly, between the 27th and 34th percentiles. Income analysis showed that the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captured 34.5% of the community (2,531 individuals), similar to the regional average of 31.8%. Housing affordability pressures were severe in Enfield, with only 81.8% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 31st percentile.

Enfield is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Enfield's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 77.1% houses and 22.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Adelaide metro had 74.6% houses and 25.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Enfield was at 22.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 35.4% and rented ones at 42.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,625, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $1,603. The median weekly rent in Enfield was $320, equal to Adelaide metro's figure. Nationally, Enfield's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,625 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were also lower at $320 compared to the national figure of $375.

Enfield features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 63.3% of all households, including 29.5% couples with children, 21.2% couples without children, and 10.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 36.7%, with lone person households at 30.1% and group households comprising 6.7%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which aligns with the Greater Adelaide average.

Enfield shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

In Enfield, the percentage of residents aged 15 and above with university qualifications is significantly higher than broader benchmarks, at 31.4%, compared to 19.8% in the SA4 region and 25.7% in South Australia (SA). This educational advantage positions the area favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent, with 20.2% of residents holding them, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 9.0%, and graduate diplomas at 2.2%. Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 28.6% of residents aged 15 and above possessing them – advanced diplomas account for 9.7%, while certificates make up 18.9%.

Educational participation is notably high in the area, with 30.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.3% in primary education, 7.5% in tertiary education, and 6.1% pursuing secondary education.

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

Enfield has 14 active public transport stops operating within its boundaries. These stops are served by a mix of buses operating along 23 individual routes. Together, these routes facilitate 1,056 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of public transport in Enfield is rated as good, with residents typically located 332 meters away from the nearest transport stop. On average, there are 150 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 75 weekly trips per individual stop.

Enfield's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Health data for Enfield shows relatively positive health outcomes among residents. The prevalence of common health conditions is quite low in the general population but higher than the national average among older, at-risk cohorts.

Approximately 50% of the total population (~3,651 people) has private health cover, compared to the national average of 55.7%. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 8.1% and 7.1% of residents respectively. A total of 73.1% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, similar to the Greater Adelaide figure of 72.8%. Enfield has 14.3% of residents aged 65 and over (1,049 people). While health outcomes among seniors present some challenges requiring more attention than the broader population, overall health outcomes in Enfield are relatively positive.

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's cultural diversity is notable, with 43.9% of its population born overseas and 45.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in Enfield, comprising 36.3% of people. However, the category 'Other' is overrepresented in Enfield compared to Greater Adelaide, with 6.1% versus 5.3%.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups are Other (20.0%), Australian (18.2%), and English (17.9%). Some ethnic groups show significant differences: Indian is overrepresented at 9.9% compared to the regional average of 8.3%, Vietnamese at 3.0% versus 2.2%, and Polish at 1.0% versus 1.1%.

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

Enfield's median age is 34 years, which is lower than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 and significantly below the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Enfield has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 years (21.6%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 years (8.1%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is notably 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 16.1%, while the proportion of those aged 55 to 64 has decreased from 8.7% to 8.1%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Enfield's age profile. The 45-54 cohort is projected to grow by 29%, adding 211 residents and reaching a total of 953. Meanwhile, the 15-24 cohort is expected to grow by a modest 6%, with an increase of 53 people.