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Enfield

2 km²

Among the largest in its category, Enfield is a young and highly diverse community. The typical resident is just 34, which is noticeably younger than the national figure. This youthfulness is paired with a strong international character, as many people were born overseas and a large number of households speak a language other than English. It is a well-connected area where most residents can easily walk to local shops, schools, and parks.

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The area is noticeably younger than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 34. Seniors make up only 14.5% of the population, which is well below the South Australian figure of 20%.

Enfield is far more multicultural than the rest of the state, with 42.8% of people born overseas. Indian and English are the most common ancestries after Australian.

Language diversity is very high here, as 44.2% of people use a language other than English at home, far above the national figure of 22.3%. This is reflected in the fact that 6.9% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in other similar areas, with 31.1% of people reporting no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

The community is well-qualified, with 28.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 61.5% having completed Year 12, both of which are well above the state average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,472, which is about the same as the state average. However, personal incomes are a little below the national figure, and only 5.6% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

A higher number of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas, at 7.9%. Despite this, 25.5% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well below the state figure.

Participation in unpaid work is lower than usual, with only 12.2% of people volunteering and 17.7% doing over 15 hours of unpaid housework per week, both well below the state figures.

There are 132 First Nations people in the area. The unemployment rate for this group is 19.6%, which is well above the national figure of 12.3%.

Single-person households are common, with 30.1% of people living alone, which is well above the national average. One-parent families are also more frequent than in most similar areas.

Renting is very common here, with 40.1% of households renting, far above the state average of 27.6%. Consequently, far fewer people own their homes outright compared to the rest of the state.

Public transport use is high, with 6.2% of people commuting by bus, well above the national figure. This is supported by the fact that 92.5% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

The area is very dynamic, with 49.5% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 22.3% of the population, which is well above the national average.

About 62% of adults are working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, which is a little above both the state and national figures.

Crime rates are much higher than in most similar areas, particularly for assault, burglary, and property damage. The overall recorded offence rate is 6,689 per 100,000 people.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and a school. Most residents can also reach groceries within 15 minutes, far above the state average.

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