Enfield - Blair Athol · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Enfield - Blair Athol

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

A far higher proportion of people rent in Enfield - Blair Athol than in other similar areas. While 43.3% of households rent, the area remains relatively affordable, with typical weekly rents and monthly mortgage payments sitting below the national figures.

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📍 Enfield - Blair Athol, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Enfield - Blair Athol sits — Median rent (weekly)

$300 ▲ +36.4%
  • $100–$121: 37 areas
  • $121–$143: 11 areas
  • $143–$164: 27 areas
  • $164–$186: 32 areas
  • $186–$207: 63 areas
  • $207–$229: 57 areas
  • $229–$250: 59 areas
  • $250–$271: 158 areas
  • $271–$293: 106 areas
  • $293–$314: 178 areas
  • $314–$336: 149 areas
  • $336–$357: 207 areas
  • $357–$379: 179 areas
  • $379–$400: 182 areas
  • $400–$421: 312 areas
  • $421–$443: 103 areas
  • $443–$464: 158 areas
  • $464–$486: 69 areas
  • $486–$507: 85 areas
  • $507–$529: 38 areas
  • $529–$550: 32 areas
  • $550–$571: 45 areas
  • $571–$593: 19 areas
  • $593–$614: 34 areas
  • $614–$636: 8 areas
  • $636–$657: 11 areas
  • $657–$679: 5 areas
  • $679–$700: 28 areas

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Enfield - Blair Athol — lower than 73% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Enfield - Blair Athol$300
5084, SA $290
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $300, which is well below the Australian figure of $375. Similarly, the usual monthly home-loan payment of $1,600 is a little below the national average of $1,863.

$300 ▲ +36.4%

Lower than 73% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $220
  • 2016: $265
  • 2021: $300

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,600 ▲ +5.5%

Lower than 66% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $1,517
  • 2016: $1,517
  • 2021: $1,600

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Enfield - Blair Athol, the largest group is $200–$349 at 43%, followed by $350–$549 (33%) and Under $200 (23%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Enfield - Blair Athol, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 46%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (30%) and Under $1,000 (17%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is very common here, with 43.3% of households renting, a figure far above both the state and national rates. Conversely, the 21.6% of homes owned outright is well below the national figure of 31%.

43.3% ▲ +0.9%

Higher than 84% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 43.0%
  • 2016: 43.2%
  • 2021: 43.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

21.6% ▼ -18.2%

Lower than 80% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 26.5%
  • 2016: 24.2%
  • 2021: 21.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Enfield - Blair Athol, the largest group is Rented at 43%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (31%) and Owned outright (22%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 71.6% of homes, which is well below the South Australian figure. However, there are slightly more people per bedroom here than in most other areas, at 0.90.

0.90 ▼ -18.2%

Higher than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.90
  • 2021: 0.90

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

71.6% ▲ +3.2%

Lower than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 69.4%
  • 2016: 68.9%
  • 2021: 71.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

72.2% ▲ +9.3%

Lower than 69% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 66.0%
  • 2016: 68.5%
  • 2021: 72.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Enfield - Blair Athol, Separate house is the majority at 72%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 22%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Enfield - Blair Athol, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 57%; 2 bedrooms is next at 23%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Enfield - Blair Athol [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/402031036/enfield-blair-athol/topic/housing-dwellings