Blair Athol vs Enfield
Enfield (median $915,000) is roughly 11% cheaper to buy into than Blair Athol ($1,033,750). Over the past year, Blair Athol (+11%) ran 4.9 percentage points ahead of Enfield (+6.1%) on house-price growth.
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Blair Athol and Enfield side by side
| Measure | Blair Athol | Enfield |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,033,750 | $915,000 |
| Median unit | $240,480 | $259,920 |
| House price change, 12 months | +11.0% | +6.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $595/wk | $650/wk |
| Unit rent | $400/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 52.0% | 55.0% |
| Renter occupied | 45.0% | 40.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1020 | 1039 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 28 | 14 |
| Transit score | 20 | 20 |
| Bike score | 40 | 55 |
| Population | 5,274 | 6,204 |
| Median age | 32 | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 440 mm | 440 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.1°C | 30.1°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Blair Athol scores higher on walkability (28/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Enfield (1039) sits above Blair Athol (1020).
- For buyers
- Enfield is the lower entry point at $915,000 median, 11% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Enfield delivers the better gross yield (3.69% vs 2.99%), but Blair Athol has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Enfield edges out on average school ICSEA (1039 vs 1020).
Blair Athol vs Enfield: common questions
Is Blair Athol or Enfield cheaper to buy in?
Enfield has the lower median house price at $915,000, roughly 11% below Blair Athol ($1,033,750). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Blair Athol or Enfield?
Over the past 12 months, Blair Athol grew +11% vs +6.1% in Enfield, a gap of 4.9 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Blair Athol or Enfield have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Enfield scores 1039 vs 1020 in Blair Athol. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Blair Athol or Enfield?
Blair Athol scores 28/100 on walkability vs 14/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Blair Athol or Enfield?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.69% in Enfield vs 2.99% in Blair Athol. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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