Enfield - Blair Athol

The area is much younger than most, with a typical age of 34 and a small senior population that has fallen since 2011. It is a large community of over 25,000 people, where 18.1% are children under 15.

Born overseas, 43.8% of residents come from outside Australia, a figure far above the state average. Indian, English, and Italian ancestries are common, and 11.5% of people were born in India.

Language diversity is very high, with 46.8% of people using a language other than English at home. Punjabi, Vietnamese, and Hindi are the most spoken non-English languages, though 9.1% of residents still struggle with English.

Faith plays a significant role here, as the 29.6% who report no religion is well below the national figure. Christianity is the most common faith at 32.2%, followed by Islam at 14.8% and Hinduism at 8.8%.

Educational attainment has risen sharply since 2011, with 26.4% of adults now holding a bachelor degree or higher. The area is well-served by eight schools, and nearly 60% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,428, which is a little below the national figure. While incomes have risen since 2011, only 5.3% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, which is much lower than most areas.

About 25% of residents live with a long-term health condition, which is lower than the state average. However, 6.9% of people need help with daily activities, a rate higher than most similar areas.

Participation in unpaid work is lower than usual, with only 12.2% of people volunteering. Rates of unpaid housework and childcare are also below the state and national figures.

The First Nations community is relatively large at 548 people, and 12.8% speak a First Nations language. However, this group faces challenges, with an unemployment rate of 24.9% and lower typical incomes.

Homes here are larger than average with 2.6 people per dwelling. While 59.9% of families are couples with children, there is also a high number of people living alone at 28.8%.

Renting is very common, with 43.3% of households renting, far above the national average. Only 21.6% of homes are owned outright, and the typical weekly rent is $300.

Public transport is widely used and accessible, with 6.3% of people commuting by transit and 97.7% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Only 11.1% of homes lack a motor vehicle.

The community is highly mobile, with 47.4% of residents moving in the last five years. This is driven by a high number of recent overseas arrivals, who make up 25.2% of the population.

Working or looking for work is common for 60.6% of adults, though the unemployment rate of 7.9% is much higher than most areas. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or retail.

The area hosts 3,126 businesses and is growing quickly, but it ranks low for overall economic advantage. It sits in the bottom 20% of areas for access to money and resources.

The climate is relatively mild, with an average maximum temperature of 23.0 degrees. Annual rainfall is 430mm, which is far above the South Australian average.

The area is very walkable, with 92.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk of various amenities. Most residents are within a short stroll of parks, schools, and public transport.