Enmore (Inner West - NSW)

Enmore is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Enmore's population is estimated at 3,938 as of May 2026. This reflects a growth from the 2021 Census figure of 3,871 people, an increase of 67 individuals (1.7%). AreaSearch validated this estimate following examination of ABS's ERP data release in June 2025 and four additional new addresses since the Census date. The population density stands at 8,751 persons per square kilometer, placing Enmore within the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 80.0% of overall population gains in recent periods.

For projections, AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for SA2 areas and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for areas not covered by the former. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Enmore's population is expected to increase by 182 persons, reflecting a gain of 4.6% over the 16-year period, based on aggregated SA2-level projections.

The level of residential development activity in Enmore is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Enmore has received approximately one dwelling approval annually over the past five financial years, totalling six homes. No approvals have been recorded so far in FY26. The population has declined recently, indicating new supply may be keeping up with demand and offering good choice to buyers.

Commercial approvals this financial year total $6.3 million, suggesting Enmore's residential character. Recent development consists entirely of townhouses or apartments, providing affordable entry pathways and attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This shift reflects reduced availability of development sites and addresses shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements, changing from the current housing mix of 18.0% houses. Enmore has approximately 3916 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market.

AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate projects Enmore to add 182 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

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

Four projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the area significantly: Stanmore Station Precinct - Low and Mid-Rise Housing Area, Stanmore North Precinct - Our Fairer Future Plan, A Fairer Future - Inner West Local Housing Strategy (35,000 New Homes), Sydney Local Health District Hospital Redevelopment Program - RPA and Canterbury.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Enmore recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide

Enmore's workforce is highly educated, with the technology sector prominently represented. The unemployment rate in Enmore is 6.0%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, 2499 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.8% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation in Enmore stands at 74.1%, compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. According to Census responses, 61.5% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Employment is concentrated in professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training sectors. Enmore shows a notable concentration in professional & technical employment, with levels at 1.6 times the regional average.

Meanwhile, construction employment stands at 5.0%, compared to the regional average of 8.6%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. In the 12-month period ending December 2025, labour force decreased by 1.6% and employment decreased by 2.1%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.5 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.2%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment is expected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Enmore's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that income in Enmore is exceptionally high nationally. The median income is $69,474 while the average income stands at $96,244. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's figures of a median income of $60,817 and an average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $76,644 (median) and $106,176 (average) as of March 2026. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Enmore, between the 83rd and 93rd percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals that the predominant cohort spans 27.7% of locals (1,090 people) with incomes in the $1,500 - 2,999 category. This is consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region where 30.9% fall into the same income category. Economic strength is evident through 39.8% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 19.9% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 77th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Enmore displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Enmore's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 17.5% houses and 82.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasts with Sydney metro's figures of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Enmore stood at 19.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 30.1% and rented ones at 50.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,994, significantly higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent in Enmore was $500, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Enmore's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,994 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Enmore features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 54.9% of all households, including 18.3% couples with children, 28.4% couples without children, and 6.5% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 45.1%, with lone person households at 31.9% and group households comprising 13.5%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Enmore demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Enmore's educational attainment significantly exceeds national averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 57.1% hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 37.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (16.3%) and graduate diplomas (3.7%). Vocational pathways account for 19.3% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas making up 9.2% and certificates 10.1%.

Educational participation is high, with 28.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.0% in tertiary education, 6.0% in primary education, and 4.5% pursuing secondary education.

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

Enmore has five active public transport stops, all offering bus services. These stops are served by nine different routes, collectively facilitating 3002 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 183 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily. Car remains the primary mode of transport at 47%, followed by train at 16% and walking at 16%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.6 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 61.5% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 428 trips per day, equating to approximately 600 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Enmore is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Enmore exhibits superior health outcomes as assessed by AreaSearch, showing low mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence across both young and elderly cohorts. The prevalence of common health conditions is low, with mental health issues affecting 12.1% and asthma impacting 9.2% of residents. Notably, 70.0% reported being free from medical ailments.

Private health cover stands at approximately 65%, compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9% and the national average of 55.7%. Health outcomes among working-age individuals are largely typical. The area has a lower proportion of seniors, with 10.6% aged 65 and over (417 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 15.5%. Senior health outcomes rank nationally higher than the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Enmore was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Enmore has a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 20.0% speaking a language other than English at home and 30.1% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Enmore, making up 24.9% of its population. Judaism is overrepresented in Enmore compared to Greater Sydney, comprising 1.0% versus 0.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (23.4%), Australian (18.3%), and Other (11.9%). Notably, French (1.0%) Spanish (0.8%) and Irish (11.1%) ethnicities are overrepresented in Enmore compared to regional averages of 0.5%, 0.6% and 6.1% respectively.

Enmore's population is younger than the national pattern

Enmore's median age is 34 years, which is lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years, and considerably younger than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Enmore has a higher concentration of residents aged 25-34 (26.8%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (5.9%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is well above the national average of 14.6%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of Enmore's population aged 25 to 34 has grown from 25.9% to 26.8%, while the proportion of residents aged 45 to 54 has declined from 13.7% to 11.8%. The proportion of residents aged 5 to 14 has also decreased, from 7.0% to 5.9%. By 2041, significant demographic changes are forecast for Enmore. The number of residents aged 65 to 74 is projected to grow by 28%, adding 61 residents to reach a total of 282 in this age group. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 62% of the population growth, indicating a trend towards demographic aging. Conversely, population declines are forecast for the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups.