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

As of Feb 2026, the population of the suburb of Enmore (Inner West - NSW) is estimated at around 3,990 people. This reflects an increase of 119 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,871 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 3,917 residents following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, and an additional 2 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 8,866 persons per square kilometer, making land in the area highly sought after due to its position in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing 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 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. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb is expected to expand by 222 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 8.5% in total over the 17-year period, just below the median of national statistical areas.

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 indicates Enmore has received approximately one dwelling approval annually over the past five financial years, totalling about six homes. No residential approvals have been recorded so far in FY26. Commercial approvals this year amount to $6.3 million, reflecting the area's residential character.

By 2041, Enmore is projected to add 339 residents according to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate. If current development rates persist, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially influencing buyer competition and price trends.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified four projects expected to affect the region: Stanmore North Precinct Planning (Our Fairer Future Plan), Stanmore Station Precinct TOD - Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy, Erskineville Village, and A Fairer Future - Inner West Local Housing Strategy (35,000 New Homes).

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Enmore has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Enmore has an educated workforce with notable representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate is 5.8%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of September 2025, Enmore has 2,647 residents employed, with an unemployment rate at 1.6% above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation in Enmore is higher at 79.5%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. Based on Census responses, 61.5% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries for employment among residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Enmore specializes in professional & technical jobs, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level.

However, construction is under-represented, at 5.0% of Enmore's workforce compared to Greater Sydney's 8.6%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, Enmore's labour force decreased by 1.1% and employment declined by 1.0%, leading to a fall in unemployment by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.1%, labour force expand by 2.4%, and unemployment rise by 0.2 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Enmore. These projections estimate national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. 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, though these are simple weighting extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not consider localized population projections.

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 ending June 2023 indicates that Enmore suburb has top percentile national income with median assessed at $69,474 and average income at $96,244. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year ending June 2023, current estimates for Enmore would be approximately $75,629 (median) and $104,771 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Enmore rank high nationally, between the 83rd and 93rd percentiles. The earnings profile indicates that 27.7% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999, reflecting broader area patterns where 30.9% occupy this range. Economic strength is evident with 39.8% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 19.9% of income, but strong earnings 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 structures in its latest Census evaluation showed 17.5% houses and 82.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Enmore stood at 19.4%, with mortgaged properties at 30.1% and rented dwellings at 50.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,994, exceeding Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Enmore was $500, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Enmore's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,863 and rents 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 make up the remaining 45.1%, composed of 31.9% lone person households and 13.5% group households. 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 exceeds national averages significantly. Among residents aged 15+, 57.1% hold university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. This high level of educational attainment positions the area well for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 37.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (16.3%) and graduate diplomas (3.7%).

Vocational pathways account for 19.3% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 9.2% and certificates at 10.1%. Educational participation is notably 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

Public transport analysis shows five active transport stops operating within Enmore, comprising a mix of bus services. These stops are served by nine individual routes, collectively providing 3,002 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 183 meters from the nearest stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward. Car remains the dominant mode at 47%, with 16% using train and 16% walking. 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 averages 428 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 600 weekly trips per 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 shows superior health outcomes according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both young and elderly cohorts exhibit low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 65% of the total population (2,588 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9% and the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues (12.1%) and asthma (9.2%). Seventy percent of residents claim to be free from medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 74.6%. Health outcomes among working-age individuals are generally typical. Ten point five percent of residents are aged 65 and over (418 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Senior health outcomes rank higher than the general population nationally.

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's population, as of the 2016 Census, was more linguistically diverse than most local areas with 20.0% speaking a language other than English at home. Overseas born residents made up 30.1%. Christianity was the predominant religion at 24.9%, but Judaism was overrepresented at 1.0%, compared to Greater Sydney's 0.8%.

Top ancestry groups were English (23.4%), Australian (18.3%), and Other (11.9%). Notable ethnic group divergences included French (1.0% vs regional 0.5%), Spanish (0.8% vs 0.6%), and Irish (11.1% vs 6.1%).

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 average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Enmore has a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 (26.0%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (5.7%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.4%. Between the 2021 Census and the current time, the population of residents aged 15 to 24 has increased from 11.8% to 13.3%, while the population of those aged 45 to 54 has decreased from 13.7% to 11.6%. The population of those aged 5 to 14 has also dropped, from 7.0% to 5.7%. Population forecasts for Enmore in 2041 indicate significant demographic changes. The 25 to 34 age group is projected to grow by 7%, adding 77 residents to reach a total of 1,115. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 age groups.