SA · Port Adelaide Enfield Council

Enfield (SA), SA, 5085

Current weather

12.2°CThunderstorm

80% humidity · 22.9 km/h wind · 13.7° / 11.1° today · 24 mm rain

Desirability index

15.3/100

#282 among Metro Adelaide suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Enfield (SA) is a smaller suburban community in the Port Adelaide Enfield area, home to around 6,204 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 415 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 66.9 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $620 (flats $360, houses $650), median house prices near $990,000 (up 8% recently), 3 school and preschool sites in the area, 14 public transport stops within the suburb, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
6,204
Median age
34
Median household income / week
$1,472
Dwelling vacancy
6.9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
172 of 2,496
Median monthly mortgage
$1,625
Employment rate
57.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
149 / 413 / 117

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Housing

Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$360
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$650
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$620
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
40
Median house price (Q1 2026)
$990,000
Median price change
+8.3%

Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Data sources & freshness

  • SA Housing Authority rent & sales reportsGovernment of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
415
Against the person
97
Against property
318
Rate per 1,000 residents
66.9
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 64 residents
State safety percentile
74.6th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
200
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental77
  • Other Theft58
  • Sct - Residence57
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury53
  • Theft From Motor Vehicle62

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statisticsSouth Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
3 (1 schools, 2 preschools)
Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
978
  • CaFE Enfield Children's Centre17A Wilkins StreetIntegrated Centres
  • Enfield Folland Park Kindergarten31 Turnbull RoadPreschools
  • Enfield Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 978
  • Our Lady of the Sacred Heart CollegeSecondary · ICSEA 960
  • St Gabriel's SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1032

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Public transport

14 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Stop 19 Main North Rd - East side
  • Stop 20 Main North Rd - East side
  • Stop 23 Main North Rd - East side
  • Stop 25 Main North Rd - East side
  • Stop 26 Grand Junction Rd - South side

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

459 planning-related records

2026· 49 proposals
  • June 2026

  • Two single storey detached dwellings, retaining walls and fencing and associated tree-damaging activity to a significant Eucalyptus Camaldulensis (River Red Gum) tree
    35 JACKSON TCE ENFIELD SA 5085Under Assessment
  • Conventional land division creating two allotments from one
    32 LEARMONTH TCE ENFIELD SA 5085Under Assessment
  • Variation to 24005849 - to vary stormwater management and office/staircase
    32 RAGLESS AV ENFIELD SA 5085Under Assessment
  • Remove of significant tree (Callistemon Viminallis/Bottlebrush) within road reserve. Work to be performed by council staff.
    10 PRESCOTT ST ENFIELD SA 5085Decision Made
  • Single storey dwelling with ancillary retaining walls and fencing
    29 WOODFIELD ST ENFIELD SA 5085Under Assessment
  • Rear detached verandah (5mx7m) to match existing roof pitch.
    1 LERON AV ENFIELD SA 5085Under Assessment
  • Dwelling alterations and addition and toilet with window to existing rumpus room
    1 SPRING ST ENFIELD SA 5085Under Assessment
  • Verandah
    19 MARKER ST ENFIELD SA 5085Decision Made
  • Removal of a regulated street tree (callistemon viminalis) on Council verge
    8 WOODFIELD ST ENFIELD SA 5085Decision Made
  • Two, two storey detached dwellings and associated retaining walls with fencing on top
    32 LEARMONTH TCE ENFIELD SA 5085Under Assessment
  • Verandah at rear of dwelling
    14 GURNEY TCE ENFIELD SA 5085Decision Made
  • May 2026

  • Removal of a Significant Tree (Gleditsia Triacanthos – Honey Locust)
    5 -25 BRADFORD CT ENFIELD SA 5085Decision Made
  • Update to Essential Safety Provisions schedule only
    20 BARRINGTON AV ENFIELD SA 5085Decision Made
  • Verandah
    55 PERKINS AV ENFIELD SA 5085Decision Made
  • Five single storey group dwellings with associated retaining and fencing, undertaken by the South Australia Housing Trust.
    16 BAKER ST ENFIELD SA 5085;18 BAKER ST ENFIELD SA 5085Under Assessment
  • Outbuilding (shed)
    12 MCCUSKER AV ENFIELD SA 5085Decision Made
  • Ancillary Accommodation
    5 WOODFIELD ST ENFIELD SA 5085Under Assessment
  • April 2026

  • Construction of two, two storey semi-detached dwellings with ancillary retaining walls and fencing
    93 CORCONDA ST ENFIELD SA 5085Under Assessment
  • Single storey detached dwelling and associated retaining walls with fencing on top
    10 CORSTON LANE ENFIELD SA 5085Under Assessment
  • Single storey detached dwelling with associated retaining walls and fencing
    12 GEORGE ST ENFIELD SA 5085Under Assessment
  • VERANDAH
    20B EDDY ST ENFIELD SA 5085Decision Made
  • Conventional land division creating two allotments from one
    46 CHILWORTH AV ENFIELD SA 5085Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling with retaining walls and fencing
    15 CORRALYN TCE ENFIELD SA 5085Under Assessment
  • 2x Two Storey Detached Dwellings
    13 BRISTOL AV ENFIELD SA 5085Under Assessment
  • Community title land division creating two allotments from one and common area (in line with DA 24010850)
    13 BARRINGTON AV ENFIELD SA 5085Decision Made
  • Conventional land division creating two allotments from one (in line with DA 24010850)
    13 BARRINGTON AV ENFIELD SA 5085Decision Made
  • Conventional land division creating two (2) allotments from one (1)
    91 CORCONDA ST ENFIELD SA 5085Decision Made
  • Dwelling additions and alterations including gable roof shed and swimming pool with pool fencing and pump
    43 DARLINGTON ST ENFIELD SA 5085Under Assessment
  • March 2026

  • Outbuilding
    25A GURNEY TCE ENFIELD SA 5085Under Assessment
  • Removal of Regulated Tree - Silky Oak
    21 TURNBULL RD ENFIELD SA 5085Decision Made
  • Verandah
    32 FITZGERALD AV ENFIELD SA 5085Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling with associated retaining walls and fencing
    LOT 701 GRAND JUNCTION RD ENFIELD SA 5085Decision Made
  • To extend the 1.5m high chain link fence to accommodate the community garden upgrade/redevelopment.
    16 -18 WARWICK ST ENFIELD SA 5085Decision Made
  • February 2026

  • Conversion of existing outbuilding to ancillary accommodation
    28 CHILWORTH AV ENFIELD SA 5085Decision Made
  • Two single-storey dwellings, retaining walls, fencing
    21 CHILWORTH AV ENFIELD SA 5085Under Assessment
  • Dwelling alterations and new two storey addition
    1 IDLA CR ENFIELD SA 5085Decision Made
  • Conventional one (1) into two (2) land division
    35 JACKSON TCE ENFIELD SA 5085Under Assessment
  • 1 into 20 Community Lots
    4 -6 GEORGE ST ENFIELD SA 5085Decision Made
  • Installation of a billboard style third party LED advertising display screen (including associated hoarding structure) on top of the existing building facing the intersection of Main North Rd & Regency Rd
    271 MAIN NORTH RD ENFIELD SA 5085Under Assessment
  • Removal of Regulated Street Tree (Citharexlum spinosum)
    4A EDDY ST ENFIELD SA 5085Decision Made
2025· 93 proposals

93 proposals lodged in 2025. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2024· 89 proposals

89 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2023· 76 proposals

76 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2022· 71 proposals

71 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 80 proposals

80 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

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Amenities

30 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • ATM
  • Bakery
  • Bus stop (8)
  • Stop 17A Regency Road - North sideBus stop
  • Stop 17B Regency Road - North sideBus stop
  • Stop 18 Main North Road - East sideBus stop
  • Stop 18 Regency Road - North sideBus stop
  • Stop 19 Main North Road - East sideBus stop
  • Stop 20 Main North Road - East sideBus stop
  • Stop 21 Main North Road - East sideBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
3/10
IRSD decile (2021)
2/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Heritage

6 state heritage places

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Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Enfield Folland Park KindergartenTurnbull Roadchildcare

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Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
8
Parks (OSM)
8

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover featuresOpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
15.3/100
Cohort rank
#282 among Metro Adelaide suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

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  • 1 into 20 Community Lotsplanning4 -6 GEORGE ST ENFIELD SA 5085Lodged 18 Feb 2026 · Decision Made
  • 2x Two Storey Detached Dwellingsplanning13 BRISTOL AV ENFIELD SA 5085Lodged 13 Apr 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Ancillary Accommodationplanning5 WOODFIELD ST ENFIELD SA 5085Lodged 12 May 2026 · Under Assessment

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