Enfield (NSW)

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Based on examination of ABS demographic releases for the wider region and recently verified residential locations by Districts following the Census, the suburb of Enfield (NSW) is calculated to have approximately 3,662 residents as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 670 individuals (22.4%) from the 2,992 citizens documented in the 2021 Census. This adjustment stems from an estimated resident count of 3,661, calculated by Districts using the latest ABS ERP release from June 2025 alongside an additional 180 verified new addresses post-Census. Such a population size results in a density of 5,016 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the highest 10% of nationwide zones evaluated by Districts, highlighting the competitive nature of local land resources. The 22.4% expansion rate of the suburb of Enfield (NSW) since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA4 territory (6.6%) and the state overall, establishing it as a regional growth leader. This expansion was mainly propelled by overseas arrivals, who accounted for roughly of the net population increase in recent times.

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Enfield is characterized by a highly educated labor force with a strong concentration of professional service workers, an unemployment rate of 7.5%, and an annual employment growth rate estimated at 2.2% using aggregated regional statistics. In March 2026, there were 1,898 working residents, with local unemployment sitting 3.4% above the Greater Sydney mark of 4.1%, indicating space for labor market gains, while workforce participation is slightly low at 64.1% compared to the 69.1% average for Greater Sydney. Census records show a high proportion of employed residents working from home at 41.7%, though this figure may reflect pandemic-era movement restrictions.

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Taxpayer earnings in Enfield align closely with national benchmarks, based on aggregated ATO statistics for the 2023 financial year. The local median income for taxpayers is $51,281, and the average income is $67,421, compared to Greater Sydney metrics of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to a median of $56,573 and an average of $74,379 as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows that household, family, and individual incomes in Enfield are moderate, falling between the 41st and 49th percentiles. The weekly earnings profile is dominated by the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which accounts for 27.9% of residents (1,021 people), close to the regional rate of . Financial pressures from housing are significant, with residents retaining only of their income, which ranks in the th percentile, while the SEIFA score for income sits in the th decile.

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Residential structures in Enfield at the time of the latest Census consisted of 41.1% separate houses and 58.8% multi-unit dwellings like townhouses and apartments, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% multi-unit dwellings across the broader Sydney metropolitan area. The level of outright home ownership was 33.6%, with the remaining properties split between those with mortgages (33.2%) and rented homes (33.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,276 was lower than the Sydney metropolitan average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent of $450 was below the metropolitan figure of $470. On a national level, Enfield's mortgage costs are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are also higher than the national median of $375.

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Families make up 73.5% of local households, consisting of couples with children at 35.7%, couples without children at 21.0%, and single-parent households at 15.1%. Non-family households account for the remaining 26.5%, with single-person households at 22.3% and group housing at 4.3%. The median household size is 2.6 residents, slightly lower than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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The local area shows some academic challenges, with university completion rates at 36.5%, which is lower than the SA4 regional average of 49.5%. This creates a clear opportunity for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 24.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 9.6% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Vocational and technical skills are common, with 26.7% of residents aged 15 and over holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas at 12.4% and certificates at 14.3%.

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Public transport options include 10 active bus stops within Enfield, serviced by 13 different routes that provide a total of 2,972 passenger trips each week. Transport access is convenient, with the average distance to a stop being 176 meters. Because the area is mostly residential, most workers travel outside the suburb, with private cars being the main transport mode at 75%, followed by trains at 13% and buses at 8%. Average vehicle ownership is 1.1 cars per household. A high proportion of residents worked from home at 41.7% during the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.

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Health indicators show positive outcomes in Enfield, based on mortality data and chronic illness rates compiled by Districts. The prevalence of common illnesses is low in the general community and close to national averages for older, vulnerable demographics. The rate of private health insurance coverage is slightly above the average SA2 area, standing at approximately 54% of the population, which represents roughly 1,962 people, compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney.

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Enfield is highly multicultural, with 47.5% of residents born outside Australia and 54.7% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 61.5% of the population, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney.

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With a median age of 40, Enfield has a slightly older population than Greater Sydney's median of 37 and Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, the 55 - 64 age group is larger at 12.6% of the population, while children aged 5 - 14 are fewer at 9.0%. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age bracket grew from 12.7% to 14.8% of the population, and the 25 to 34 group increased from 13.3% to 14.6%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 14.4% to 12.7%, and the 5 to 14 group decreased from to . Projections suggest the age structure will change by with the to group expected to grow by people (), rising from to . Residents aged and over will account for of total population growth, reflecting an aging community. Meanwhile, the number of residents in the to and to age brackets is expected to decrease.

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Enfield currently has an estimated 150 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 94 children aged 0-2 and 64 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 9% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 4% by 2041 (to approximately 144 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 303. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 9.0 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.