State Electorate · Area profile
Enfield
19 km²
A huge surge in cultural diversity defines Enfield, where 40.1% of people now use a language other than English at home. The community has grown quickly, adding nearly 11,000 people since 2011 and attracting many overseas arrivals. It is a noticeably young area, with a typical resident aged 35 and far fewer seniors than the state average. This blend of young families and new migrants creates a dynamic, shifting population in the heart of the region.
Explore Enfield by topic
The typical resident is 35, making Enfield noticeably younger than both South Australia and the national average. Seniors aged 65 and over make up only 13.2% of the population, which is well below the state figure.
Overseas birthplaces are common here, with 39.1% of people born abroad, a figure far above the national average. Indian and Chinese ancestries are the most prominent non-European groups.
Language diversity has grown rapidly, with 40.1% of residents using another language at home, up 33 points since 2011. This is far above the state average, and 6.0% of people speak little or no English.
Fewer people identify with a religion here than in most other areas, with the 32.8% who have no religion falling far below the state figure of 45.8%.
Enfield is well-qualified, with 31.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. This has risen 15 points since 2011, alongside a significant increase in Year 12 completions.
Typical household incomes are around $1,697 a week, which is a little above the state figure. Weekly personal incomes have risen by $169 since 2011 to reach $792.
Long-term health conditions are less common here than in most areas, with 24.도% of people reporting one, which is well below the national average of 27.7%.
Community involvement has dropped over time, with the number of volunteers falling 8 points since 2011 to 13.2%. This is well below the state average.
Homes tend to be slightly larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. While 61.7% of homes are couples with children, people living alone have increased to 26.5%.
Rental demand is high, with 34.9% of households renting, well above the national figure. This is consistent with the low 23.0% of homes owned outright, which is well below the state average.
Public transport use is much higher than in most areas, with 5.9% of people using it to commute. This is supported by a very high number of public transport routes, totaling 50.
The area is highly mobile, as 46.3% of residents moved in the last five years, well above the state average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 21.3% of the population.
More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, at 64.1%. Health care and social assistance is the most common industry for local workers.
Enfield is very walkable, with 98.6% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Nearly all residents can also reach a park or a school within 15 minutes.