Enmore
At 0.45 km2 with 3,871 residents, Enmore packs 8,646 people per square kilometre into one of inner Sydney's most densely settled pockets, a density that ranks in the 99.8th percentile nationally. The median age of 35 sits 3 years below the national figure, and university qualifications reach 63.1%, roughly 33 percentage points above national. Personal income lands in the 95th percentile at $1,245 per week, yet 50.6% of residents rent, because the $1,800,000 median house price places ownership beyond most budgets. The housing stock is dominated by semi-detached terraces at 46.5%, giving the suburb a distinctly inner-city character.
Population
3,871
Median Age
35.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,309/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
35
Median House
$1.8M
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The median house price is $1,800,000, easing 2.8% from the 2024 peak of $1,831,500 to $1,780,000 in 2025. That pullback is modest but positions Enmore marginally better than where it was versus surrounding inner-west markets. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,994, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 29.9%, just under the 30% stress threshold for a suburb where household income ranks in the 88.3rd percentile nationally. Semi-detached homes make up 46.5% of stock, apartments 32.5%, and detached houses only 17.5%, so buyers seeking a standalone house face scarce supply and elevated competition. Two-bedroom dwellings account for 36.8% of the market and three-bedroom 27.9%. Outright owners represent 19.3% and mortgage holders 30.0%.
For Buyers
The median house price is $1,800,000, easing 2.8% from the 2024 peak of $1,831,500 to $1,780,000 in 2025. That pullback is modest but positions Enmore marginally better than where it was versus surrounding inner-west markets. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,994, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 29.9%, just under the 30% stress threshold for a suburb where household income ranks in the 88.3rd percentile nationally. Semi-detached homes make up 46.5% of stock, apartments 32.5%, and detached houses only 17.5%, so buyers seeking a standalone house face scarce supply and elevated competition. Two-bedroom dwellings account for 36.8% of the market and three-bedroom 27.9%. Outright owners represent 19.3% and mortgage holders 30.0%.
For Investors
A 50.6% renter share, one of the highest in NSW, underpins deep tenant demand in Enmore. Weekly rent of $500 against the $1,800,000 median implies a gross yield near 1.4%, low but consistent with inner-Sydney norms. The 10.3% vacancy rate is above average and merits scrutiny, suggesting some softness in the apartment segment, which accounts for 32.5% of dwellings. Development activity recorded 33 applications over 12 months, mostly alterations and additions rather than new completions, so renter oversupply from new supply is limited. Net overseas inflow of 308 residents per year supports ongoing demand, while internal outflow of 314 reflects the churn typical of high-turnover renter suburbs.
Development Activity
Total DAs
218
Last 12 Months
35
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+12.9%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Enmore iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
St Pius' Catholic Primary School
K-6 · 121 students
Demographics
Enmore skews young and highly educated: the median age of 35 is 3 years below the national average, and 44.2% of residents are aged 25 to 44. University qualifications reach 63.1%, ranking in the 97th percentile nationally and running approximately 33 percentage points above the national rate. Overseas-born residents account for 30.1% of the population, slightly above national. Ancestry is predominantly Anglo-Celtic, led by English (1,297), Irish (616) and Scottish (465), with a notable Chinese community (221) and Greek presence (183). Greek is the most common non-English language with 61 speakers, followed by Portuguese (34) and Mandarin (18). Average household size of 2.2 is below national, matching the young couples profile where 40.0% of families are couples without children.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
17.5%
Houses
46.5%
Townhouse
32.5%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure in Enmore skews heavily toward renting: 50.6% are tenants, 30.0% carry mortgages and only 19.3% own outright, a renter share well above the national average. The stock composition explains the premium on detached houses: semi-detached properties lead at 46.5%, apartments at 32.5% and separate houses at just 17.5%. Bedroom mix centres on two-bedroom (36.8%) and three-bedroom (27.9%) configurations, with four-plus bedroom homes at 14.9%. Prices moved from $1,831,500 in 2024 to $1,780,000 in 2025, a 2.8% decline. Rent-to-income at 21.7% keeps tenants below the 30% stress threshold, and mortgage-to-income at 29.9% is similarly contained for current mortgage holders compared to the price level.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,994
Rent / wk
$500
HH Size
2.2
Personal Income / wk
$1,245
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
10.3%
Unoccupied
183
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.7%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
29.9%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
40.0%
Couples, no children
2,288
Total families
Economy & Employment
Knowledge and care sectors dominate: Professional and Technical services lead at 20.8% (403 workers), followed by Healthcare at 12.2% (237), Education at 10.9% (211), Public Administration at 8.2% (159) and Finance at 8.0% (155). By occupation, Professionals account for 1,042 workers and Managers 423, together representing the majority of employed residents. Full-time employment runs at 71.1% and unemployment at 4.9%, slightly elevated for the income tier because the young, student-heavy age profile inflates part-time and non-participation counts. Part-time workers total 623 versus 1,535 full-time. Volunteering at 17.0% is above average for a suburb where 50.6% rent, indicating strong community engagement despite high residential turnover.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
71.1%
Part-time
24.0%
Participation
65.8%
Employed
2,158
Occupations
Top Industries
University
63.1%
Postgraduate
19.2%
Born Overseas
30.1%
Dwellings
1,587
Transport to Work
Walking and cycling to work registers at 25.5%, well above the national norm, and 19.3% use public transport, while only 50.5% drive, substantially lower than the national car-dependency rate. The suburb has no recorded crime data in this dataset, though household income in the 88.3rd percentile and 63.1% university-educated residents are consistent with a low-disadvantage profile. Rent-to-income at 21.7% keeps tenant housing costs manageable. No schools are recorded within the 0.45 km2 boundary, so families rely on institutions in Newtown, Marrickville and St Peters. The 10.3% vacancy rate across 1,587 total dwellings indicates some unused housing capacity, relevant for residents choosing between locations in the inner west.
Drive
50.5%
Public Transport
19.3%
Walk / Cycle
25.5%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Enmore compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Enmore a good suburb to live in?
Enmore suits working professionals: household income ranks in the 88.3rd percentile nationally, 63.1% of residents hold university qualifications and 25.5% commute by active transport, all above national norms. The main trade-offs are a $1,800,000 median house price and a 10.3% apartment vacancy rate.
What is the median house price in Enmore?
The median house price is $1,800,000 based on 2024 to 2025 data. Prices eased 2.8% from $1,831,500 in 2024 to $1,780,000 in 2025. Weekly rent averages $500 and monthly mortgage repayments average $2,994, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 29.9%.
What schools are in Enmore?
No schools are recorded within Enmore's 0.45 km2 boundary. Families typically access schools in Newtown, Marrickville and Camperdown. Enmore's resident population is highly educated with 63.1% holding university qualifications, ranking in the 97th percentile nationally.
Is Enmore safe?
Detailed crime data for Enmore is not available in this dataset. As an indirect measure, household income sits in the 88.3rd percentile nationally and 63.1% of residents are university-educated. About 3.6% of residents need daily assistance, at 130 people, broadly in line with comparable inner-city suburbs.
Is Enmore good for property investment?
The 50.6% renter share, among the highest in NSW, supports consistent tenant demand. Weekly rent of $500 against the $1,800,000 median gives a gross yield near 1.4%, which is low. The 10.3% vacancy rate and 33 development applications in 12 months indicate some apartment supply pressure to monitor.
How is Enmore's population changing?
Annual population growth is 0.29%, adding around 71 persons per year. Net overseas migration of 308 per year is the primary driver, offset by net internal outflow of 314. High residential turnover of 38.4% annually reflects the 50.6% renter-majority profile and the young median age of 35.
What languages are spoken in Enmore?
About 30.1% of Enmore residents were born overseas, slightly above the national average. Greek is the most spoken non-English language at 61 speakers, followed by Portuguese (34), Mandarin (18), French (16) and Cantonese (15), reflecting the inner west's historically multicultural character.
How much development is happening in Enmore?
There were 33 development applications lodged in the past 12 months. Activity includes semi-detached dwellings, alterations to existing buildings and subdivision works. This is active for a 0.45 km2 suburb, though most applications involve existing stock adaptation 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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