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, as of November 2025, is estimated at around 4,045 people. This figure reflects an increase of 174 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,871 people in the suburb of Enmore (Inner West - NSW). The increase was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 4,004, based on ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024 and validation of three new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 8,988 persons per square kilometer, placing Enmore within the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 4.5% growth since the census is within 2.2 percentage points of the state's growth rate of 6.7%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 80.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary growth in the area.

AreaSearch adopts 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 utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Demographic trends suggest that the suburb is expected to expand by 219 persons to reach the year 2041, reflecting a gain of 6.8% in total over the 17-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 around 1 dwelling with development approval annually over the past 5 financial years. This totals an estimated 9 homes. In FY26 so far, 0 approvals have been recorded.

The population in Enmore has declined recently, suggesting new supply has likely kept up with demand, offering good choice to buyers. New dwellings are developed at an average expected construction cost of $545,000. Recent building activity consists entirely of medium and high-density housing, creating more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This shift reflects reduced availability of development sites and addresses changing lifestyle demands and affordability requirements.

Currently, houses make up 18.0% of the housing mix in Enmore, which has a population density of around 2719 people per approval, indicating a mature, established area. Population forecasts suggest Enmore will gain 275 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

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

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified four projects that are expected to impact this area. Notable projects include Stanmore North Precinct Planning (Our Fairer Future Plan), Stanmore Station Precinct TOD (Transport Oriented Development) - Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy, A Fairer Future - Inner West Local Housing Strategy (35,000 New Homes), and Erskineville Village.

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

Enmore has a highly educated workforce with notable representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate was 5.6% as of June 2025.

Employment grew by 1.0% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of June 2025, 2,759 residents were employed with an unemployment rate of 5.8%, which is 1.4% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Enmore was 73.7%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries for employment among residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training.

Enmore has a strong specialization in professional & technical services with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level. However, construction has limited presence with only 5.0% of employment compared to the regional average of 8.6%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 1.0%, while labour force increased by 0.9%, leaving unemployment broadly flat. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest potential future demand within Enmore. These projections indicate that national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Enmore's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.5% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Enmore had a median taxpayer income of $69,467 and an average income of $96,234. Nationally, these figures are exceptionally high, with Greater Sydney's averages at $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. By September 2025, estimates suggest median and average incomes will reach approximately $78,227 and $108,369, based on a 12.61% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. Enmore's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 83rd and 93rd percentiles. Income distribution shows that 27.7% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999, similar to the surrounding region at 30.9%. Economic strength is evident with 39.8% of households earning over $3,000 weekly, supporting high consumer spending. High housing costs consume 19.9% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 77th percentile nationally. Enmore's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

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

In Enmore, as per the latest Census, 17.5% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 82.5% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. In contrast, Sydney metropolitan area had no houses and no other dwellings recorded at that time. Home ownership in Enmore stood at 19.4%, while mortgaged dwellings accounted for 30.1% and rented ones made up 50.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,994, aligning with Sydney metro's average. Median weekly rent in Enmore was $500, compared to unavailable data for Sydney metro at that time. Nationally, Enmore's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than 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 median household size of 2.2 people

Family households account for 54.9% of all households, including 18.3% that are couples with children, 28.4% that are couples without children, and 6.5% that are single parent families. Non-family households make up 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.

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

Educational attainment in Enmore is notably higher than national and state averages. 57.1% of residents aged 15+ 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%, including advanced diplomas (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. Educational facilities appear to be located outside Enmore's immediate boundaries, requiring families to access schools in neighboring areas.

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

Transport analysis indicates three active stops in Enmore, all offering bus services. Nine routes serve these stops collectively facilitating 2,771 weekly passenger trips. Residential accessibility to transport is rated excellent with residents typically located 184 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 395 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 923 weekly trips per individual stop.

Enmore's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Enmore. Both young and old age cohorts saw low prevalence of common health conditions.

The rate of private health cover was exceptionally high at approximately 65% of the total population (2,623 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions in the area were mental health issues impacting 12.1% of residents and asthma impacting 9.2%. A total of 70.0% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 0% across Greater Sydney. The area has 10.0% of residents aged 65 and over (404 people). Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, performing even better than the general population in health metrics.

Enmore was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Enmore's cultural diversity was evident with 20.0% speaking a language other than English at home and 30.1% born overseas. Christianity dominated as the main religion, at 24.9%. Judaism was overrepresented in Enmore at 1.0%, compared to none across Greater Sydney.

The top three ancestral groups were English (23.4%), Australian (18.3%), and Other (11.9%). Notably, French (1.0%), Spanish (0.8%), and Irish (11.1%) were overrepresented in Enmore compared to regional averages of none for each group.

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 Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Enmore has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (26.5%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (6.0%). This concentration of residents aged 25-34 is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 has increased from 11.8% to 13.1%, while the proportion of residents aged 45 to 54 has decreased from 13.7% to 11.7%. By 2041, Enmore's population is projected to undergo substantial demographic changes. The cohort aged 65-74 is expected to grow by 37%, adding 78 residents to reach a total of 289. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 57% of the population growth, highlighting the trend towards an aging population. Conversely, population declines are projected for the cohorts aged 0-4 and 5-14.