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VIC · Golden Plains Council

Enfield, 3352

Est. population · Jun 2025

605

Growth (1 yr)

+1.0%

Growth (5 yr)

+3.8%

Median age

39

Median income

$1,882/wk

Employment rate

62.2%

Languages at home

3.7%non-English

Most common: Polish, Mandarin

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

31.6/100
Below average

1021st in VIC

Verified 70% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Excellent transport
  • High desirability
What Enfield is known for: Excellent transport, High desirability

Suburb profile

Enfield is a quieter smaller community in Golden Plains Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice.

Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Housing sits in the middle of the local market: neither cheap nor premium.

Crime reports are up on the previous period. Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.

Versus similar regional towns, the suburb reads below average on desirability, chiefly because parks and green space, plus local dining and lifestyle amenities trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Enfield snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

—

No data available

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

605

+1.0% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

7.5%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#120

among Country & regional · Established

Safety

23rd

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

68th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

5/10

national SEIFA decile

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
31.6/100 — Below average
National rank
5306th in Australia
State rank
1021st in VIC
Peer rank
#120 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#523 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
70%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Population

Estimated resident population

605(June 2025)

+1.0% annual · +3.8% over 5 years · 68th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+1.0%
5-year growth
+3.8%
Change in 1 year
+6
Change in 5 years
+22
Growth rank in VIC
68th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~650), extrapolated at +1.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
574
Median age
39
Median household income / week
$1,882
Dwelling vacancy
7.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
16 of 213
Median monthly mortgage
$1,335
Employment rate
62.2%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
196 / 0 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

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

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

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

Crime & safety

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
17
Against the person
2
Against property
12
Rate per 1,000 residents
28.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 287 residents
State safety percentile
22.9th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+142.9%

Most common offence types

  • A731 Fv Threatening Behaviour1
  • B21 Criminal Damage2
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft2
  • B49 Other Theft4
  • D11 Firearms Offences2

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Public transport

2 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Community Hall/Wattledale Ave
  • Little Hard Hills Hotel/Colac Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

6 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 pubs

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Limited walkable amenities nearby
Walkability proxy
5/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
1.74
Parks per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink(1)
  • Little Hard Hills HotelPub

    3701 Colac-Ballarat Road

Sport & outdoors(1)
  • Stevens Tennis ReserveSports field
Transport(1)

1 bus stops

Other(3)
  • Enfield Tourist MapInformation
  • Parking
  • Enfield Tennis Club ToiletsPublic toilets

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
2
Parks (OSM)
0

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

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Nearest hospital
Queen Elizabeth Centre (21.5 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
19
Participants per 1,000 residents
31.4

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
26° / 12°
Rainfall
128 mm · ~16 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
21° / 10°
Rainfall
124 mm · ~16 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
14° / 6°
Rainfall
149 mm · ~19 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
19° / 8°
Rainfall
182 mm · ~23 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

17 planning-related records

2021· 7 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Development of an outbuilding (shed) with dimensions greater than specified under clause 32.03-4 (LDRZ) and within a specified setback under clause 43.02-2 (DDO2 and DDO5)
    12 WOODLANDS ROAD ENFIELD 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of land for an undefined use (Equine assisted learning for personal and professional training) under clause 35.01-3 (RLZ)
    110 CLARKES ROAD ENFIELD 3352NOD issued by a delegate

  • July 2021

  • Construct or carry out works (alterations to existing dwelling) under clause 43.02-2 (DDO)
    175 GREVILLEA DRIVE ENFIELD 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • alterations and extension to a building (dwelling) under clause 44.06-2 (BMO) and construction and carry out works under clause 43.02-2 (DDO)
    71 GREVILLEA DRIVE ENFIELD 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an outbuilding (shed) under Clause 43.02 (DDO2) and within a specified setback under clause 43.02-2 (DDO5)
    168 GREVILLEA DRIVE ENFIELD 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land for domestic animal husbandry (Keeping of 5 cats) under clause 32.03-1 (LDRZ), buildings and works associated with a section 2 use under clause 32.03-4 (LDRZ) and construction of a building under clause 43.02-2 (DDO)
    14 BLACKWOOD COURT ENFIELD 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • construction of an outbuilding (shed) with dimensions greater than specified under clause 32.03-4 (LDRZ), construction of a building under clause 43.02-2 (DDO2) and under clause 44.06-2 (BMO)
    151 GREVILLEA DRIVE ENFIELD 3352Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 10 proposals

  • October 2020

  • To construct or carry out works associated with accommodation (a dwelling) under clause 44.06-2 of the BMO and construct building and works under clause 43.02-2 (DDO2) in accordance with endorsed plans
    158 Grevillea DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Construction of buildings (dwelling and shed) under Clause 43.02 (DDO2) and associated native vegetation removal under Clause 52.17
    67 Briardale AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a building (dwelling) and associated works under clause 43.02-2 (DDO2) in accordance with endorsed plans
    57 Briardale AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of the land for a shed in association with a dwelling
    28 Lantana RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • The building and works associated with the extension to an existing dwelling
    46 Melaleuca RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • The development of the land for a dwelling and a shed
    146 Grevillea DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Buildings and works associated with an extension to an existing dwelling
    14 Melaleuca RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • The use and development of the land for a shed
    7 CAMPBELL CRESCENTPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of the land for buildings and works associated with an existing dwelling
    170 GREVILLEA DRIVEPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • The development of the land for a dependant persons unit
    62 GREVILLEA DRIVEPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Ballarat
Member of Parliament
Catherine KING (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
116,238
Turnout (2025)
93.3%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
-2.3 pp toward Coalition

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 39.3%Labor 60.7%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 17.4 km away).

Coalition 43.3%Labor 56.7%

3.9 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: -1.6 pp toward Coalition

Nearest polling places

  • DereelLabor 58.2% · Coalition 41.8% TPP (2025)7.7 km away
  • NapoleonsLabor 60.1% · Coalition 39.9% TPP (2025)9.4 km away
  • Ross CreekLabor 53.5% · Coalition 46.5% TPP (2025)13.4 km away
  • SmythesdaleLabor 57.3% · Coalition 42.7% TPP (2025)14.6 km away
  • BuninyongLabor 62.8% · Coalition 37.2% TPP (2025)14.7 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
5/10
IRSD decile (2021)
6/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Compare with

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