Enfield
A $1,493,000 median house price in a suburb of under 3,000 people makes Enfield one of Sydney's more expensive small pockets. At 0.73 km2 with 4,118 residents per km2, it sits in the 61st household income percentile nationally, meaning typical incomes are above average but the price burden is steep. The university qualification rate of 46.7% runs 16.6 percentage points above the national figure, and 47.5% of residents were born overseas, which is 25.9 points above the national share. Those two signals point to a well-educated migrant-majority suburb where tenure splits almost exactly three ways: 33.6% own outright, 33.0% carry a mortgage, and 33.4% rent.
Population
2,992
Median Age
41.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,742/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
29
Median House
$1.5M
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
At $1,493,000, the median house price is high relative to a household income in the 61st percentile nationally. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,276, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 30.2%, which crosses the conventional stress threshold of 30%. Price history shows the median at $868,950 in 2024 moving to $1,625,000 by 2025, an 87% one-year shift, though that range likely reflects sample composition rather than a true market doubling in 12 months. Separate houses make up only 41.1% of stock, with semi-detached at 29.9% and apartments at 28.9%, so buyers competing for detached homes face a relatively scarce pool. Bedroom distribution skews to 3-bedroom (33.7%) and 2-bedroom (33.5%) homes, with 25.7% at 4-plus bedrooms.
For Buyers
At $1,493,000, the median house price is high relative to a household income in the 61st percentile nationally. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,276, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 30.2%, which crosses the conventional stress threshold of 30%. Price history shows the median at $868,950 in 2024 moving to $1,625,000 by 2025, an 87% one-year shift, though that range likely reflects sample composition rather than a true market doubling in 12 months. Separate houses make up only 41.1% of stock, with semi-detached at 29.9% and apartments at 28.9%, so buyers competing for detached homes face a relatively scarce pool. Bedroom distribution skews to 3-bedroom (33.7%) and 2-bedroom (33.5%) homes, with 25.7% at 4-plus bedrooms.
For Investors
A 33.4% renter share and $450 weekly rent give landlords a broad tenant pool by Sydney outer-suburb standards. Against the $1,493,000 median, that rent implies a gross yield near 1.6%, which is low but broadly consistent with inner-to-middle Sydney. The vacancy rate of 4.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national average, suggesting tenants have modest choice in the local rental stock. Development activity logged 26 applications in the past 12 months, indicating steady low-level pipeline activity. The suburb scores IRSAD decile 8 and IEO decile 8, above the national median, which supports long-term demand. The 47.5% overseas-born population, 25.9 points above national, signals a well-established migrant-majority catchment that historically sustains rental demand.
Development Activity
Total DAs
174
Last 12 Months
29
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-25.6%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Enfield iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
K-6 · 399 students
Enfield Public School
K-6 · 199 students
Strathfield South High School
7-12 · 549 students
Demographics
The median age of 41 matches the national figure almost exactly, placing Enfield at a mid-life profile rather than skewing young or old. The overseas-born share of 47.5% runs 25.9 percentage points above the national average, making it a migrant-majority suburb. Top ancestries are Chinese (589), Italian (369) and English (337), with Lebanese (221) also represented. The most common non-English languages are Mandarin (150 speakers), Arabic (93) and Cantonese (77). University qualifications at 46.7% sit 16.6 points above national, concentrated in the Professionals (360) and Managers (179) occupation groups. Average household size is 2.6, slightly above the national figure, and couples with children (822 families) outnumber couples without children (505).
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
41.1%
Houses
29.9%
Townhouse
28.9%
Apartment
Tenure
Enfield's tenure split is unusually balanced: 33.6% own outright, 33.0% carry a mortgage and 33.4% rent, three roughly equal thirds. This is less owner-heavy than many comparable Sydney suburbs, because the high overseas-born share (47.5%) includes newer arrivals more likely to rent. Separate houses account for only 41.1% of dwellings, with semi-detached at 29.9% and apartments at 28.9%, limiting the supply of detached housing stock. The 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom segments each hold about one-third of dwellings. Mortgage stress is present: the 30.2% mortgage-to-income ratio exceeds the 30% threshold, while the 25.8% rent-to-income ratio stays below stress levels, meaning renters are in a more comfortable position than buyers relative to the local income base.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,276
Rent / wk
$450
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$764
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.9%
Unoccupied
56
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
25.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
30.2% stressed
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
20.6%
Couples, no children
2,455
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare dominates local employment at 18.3% of workers (175 people), followed by Professional and Technical services at 12.2% (117) and Education at 11.2% (107). Construction and Finance each contribute roughly 8%. By occupation, Professionals (360) are the largest group ahead of Clerical/Admin workers (250), consistent with SEIFA IEO decile 8, which sits above the national median for education and occupational status. The unemployment rate is 7.8% against a participation rate of 49.3%, partly because 970 residents are not in the labour force, likely including students and caregivers within the suburban households. Full-time employment runs at 63.7% of those who work. Household income ranks at the 61st percentile nationally, above median but not top-quartile.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
63.7%
Part-time
28.5%
Participation
49.3%
Employed
1,155
Occupations
Top Industries
University
46.7%
Postgraduate
13.2%
Born Overseas
47.5%
Dwellings
1,072
Transport to Work
Transport in Enfield is heavily car-dependent: 80.8% of residents drive to work, compared to the 8.0% who use public transport and 4.2% who walk or cycle. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary, so families rely on nearby institutions. The IRSAD decile of 8 places Enfield above the national median for socioeconomic advantage and disadvantage combined. The IRSD decile of 6 indicates moderate advantage relative to other suburbs, a slightly lower reading because some households face financial pressure: mortgage-to-income at 30.2% flags housing stress for buyers, and 213 residents (7.5%) need daily assistance, which is comparable to the national picture. Volunteering participation reaches 10.6%, a moderate level reflecting the suburb's community engagement.
Drive
80.8%
Public Transport
8.0%
Walk / Cycle
4.2%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Enfield compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Enfield a good suburb to live in?
Enfield ranks at IRSAD decile 8 and IEO decile 8, both above the national median. University qualifications reach 46.7%, which is 16.6 points above the national figure. The main trade-offs are a $1,493,000 median house price and a 30.2% mortgage-to-income ratio that exceeds the stress threshold.
What is the median house price in Enfield?
The median house price is $1,493,000. Recorded prices moved from $868,950 in 2024 to $1,625,000 in 2025, an 87% shift across those two data points. Weekly rent averages $450 and monthly mortgage repayments average $2,276.
What schools are in Enfield?
No schools are recorded inside the Enfield suburb boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs. The local population is well educated, with 46.7% holding university qualifications, which is 16.6 percentage points above the national average.
Is Enfield safe?
Detailed crime statistics for Enfield are not available in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, Enfield scores IRSD decile 6 for relative disadvantage, a moderate position nationally. The suburb's IRSAD decile of 8 reflects above-median socioeconomic conditions, and 7.5% of residents (213 people) need daily assistance.
Is Enfield good for property investment?
A 33.4% renter share and $450 weekly rent provide a broad tenant base. The vacancy rate of 4.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national average. Against the $1,493,000 median, gross yield is near 1.6%. The IRSAD decile 8 position and 47.5% overseas-born share support stable rental demand.
How is Enfield's population changing?
Enfield has a population of 2,992 across 0.73 km2, giving a density of 4,118 residents per km2. The household turnover rate is 20.3%, meaning about 1 in 5 households changed recently, while 79.7% of residents stayed. Detailed annual growth forecasts are not available in the current brief.
What languages are spoken in Enfield?
About 47.5% of residents were born overseas, which is 25.9 percentage points above the national figure. Mandarin is the most common non-English language (150 speakers), followed by Arabic (93), Cantonese (77), Greek (61) and Italian (61), reflecting the suburb's multicultural character.
How much development is happening in Enfield?
There were 26 development applications lodged in the past 12 months, including new dwelling construction, alterations, additions and driveway works. This reflects steady owner-occupier activity in an established, dense suburb of 4,118 residents per km2 rather than large-scale new supply.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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