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Enfield
2 km²
Daily life in Enfield is centered on family and car travel in a community where every single home is a separate house. The population has grown rapidly, increasing 238% since 2011 to reach 483 people. This is a notably young area, with many children and a typical resident aged 37. It is a residential pocket where most people live in large, owner-occupied homes and rely heavily on vehicles to get around.
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The area is much younger than most, with 24.6% of people being children under 15. This shift is reflected in the population growth, as the number of children rose 8.3 percentage points since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia (85.5%), and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the state and national figures.
English is the primary language for 89.2% of the community. Only 3.5% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.
More than half of the population (51.8%) report no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen 14 percentage points since 2011.
While 42.7% of residents completed Year 12, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the state and national figures.
Typical household incomes are a little above the national figure, with the typical weekly household income rising $452 since 2011 to reach $1,933.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the rest of the country, and 11.0% of residents report a mental health condition.
Caregiving is common in this community, with 33.5% of people caring for children unpaid, which is well above the national average.
Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 66.1% of families.
All homes are separate houses, and 88.7% have three or more bedrooms. Only 4.4% of households rent, which is far below the national figure.
The area is heavily reliant on cars; almost every home has a vehicle, and 0% of residents commute by public transport.
The community is relatively stable, with the proportion of people who moved in the last five years being well below the national average.
More people are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, with 67.3% of adults active in the workforce.
Enfield is very car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or health services.