Enfield · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Enfield

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

Housing in Enfield has seen a shift towards more renters, with 40.1% of households now renting. This is far above the South Australian figure of 27.6%. The area consists mostly of detached houses, though they are often more crowded than in other similar suburbs.

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📍 Enfield, Suburb / Locality

Where Enfield sits — Median rent (weekly)

$320 ▲ +39.1%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Enfield — higher than 63% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Enfield$320
5085, SA $350
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent of $320 is higher than most areas. Meanwhile, the usual monthly home-loan payment is $1,625, which is a little above the South Australian figure.

$320 ▲ +39.1%

Higher than 63% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $230
  • 2016: $290
  • 2021: $320

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,625 ▲ +7.1%

Higher than 50% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,517
  • 2016: $1,600
  • 2021: $1,625

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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Enfield splits fairly evenly between $200–$349 (39%) and $350–$549 (39%), with Under $200 at 20%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Enfield, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 48%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (32%) and Under $1,000 (14%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is very common here, with 40.1% of households renting, which is well above the national figure of 30.6%. Conversely, those who own their home outright make up 21.5%, a figure far below the state average.

40.1% ▼ -2.0%

Higher than 88% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 40.9%
  • 2016: 41.7%
  • 2021: 40.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

21.5% ▼ -20.1%

Lower than 89% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 26.9%
  • 2016: 24.4%
  • 2021: 21.5%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Enfield, the largest group is Rented at 40%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (34%) and Owned outright (21%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 77.0% of homes, which is well above the national figure. However, these homes are often crowded, with 0.90 people per bedroom, a figure much higher than most areas.

0.90 ▼ -18.2%

Higher than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

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

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

77.0% ▲ +0.8%

Lower than 83% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 76.4%
  • 2016: 73.1%
  • 2021: 77.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

74.9% ▲ +11.4%

Lower than 62% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 67.2%
  • 2016: 69.1%
  • 2021: 74.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Enfield, Separate house is the majority at 77%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 18%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Enfield, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 60%; 2 bedrooms is next at 19%.

Sources

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

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Enfield [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40411/enfield/topic/housing-dwellings