Enfield at a glance
Median house
$915,000
+6.1% over 12 months
Median unit
$259,920
Weekly rent
$650
Houses · units $450
Gross yield
3.7%
Houses, on the median
Population
6,204
Median age 34
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Prices: Median of 23 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026) · Rent: SA rental bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $915,000 on a typical sale, above the South Australia median (23 house sales, SA Government quarterly medians, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). Units come in around $259,920, roughly 72% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+6.1%).
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $183,000. Prices sit above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +6.1%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
House prices in Enfield.
Median house price
$915,000
+6.1% over the past year. Median unit price $259,920.
Median of 23 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$650/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
55%
Renter occupied
40%
At a deeper level
$915,000
+6.1% annual growth
$259,920
6,204
Median age: 34
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-sa
5-year trajectory
at +6.1%/yr
2021
$681K
5-year change
+34%
2026
$915K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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The brief
What to know about Enfield.
Enfield's median house price is $915,000 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 23 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)).
Postcode 5085 (SA), City of Port Adelaide Enfield, part of Greater Adelaide.
Enfield (5085) sits in the Port Adelaide Enfield region of South Australia. The median house here is $915,000, above the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved +6.1% over the past year, ahead of the South Australia average (5%).
Enfield has roughly 6,204 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Enfield scores 14/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 1 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Enfield's population at 6,204, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (55% own, 40% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,204
Median age
34
Family households
63%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.69% (median rent $650/wk against a $915,000 price tag). Units yield 9.00% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 40% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +6.1% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 20263.69%
Based on $915,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 20269.00%
Based on $259,920 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026+6.1%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202655%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
381
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
14
20
55
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Enfield.
Local schools for Enfield
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Government School Catchment
Enfield Primary School
Blair Athol North B-6 School
Prospect North Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Enfield.
- What is the median house price in Enfield?
- The median house price in Enfield, SA 5085 is $915,000 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 23 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). The median unit price is $259,920. Annual growth is +6.1%.
- How much is my house worth in Enfield?
- A useful starting point is the Enfield median house price of $915,000 (units $259,920). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Enfield a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Enfield is 3.7%: the median weekly house rent is $650 (SA rental bond data, June 2026) against the median house price of $915,000 (SA Government, the latest published quarter, updated October 2026). The median house price rose 6.1% over 12 months on the same SA Government figures. Whether Enfield is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Enfield postcode?
- Enfield is in the 5085 postcode, in SA, in the City of Port Adelaide Enfield region.
- Where is Enfield?
- Enfield is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5085. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Port Adelaide Enfield region.
- What is the average rent in Enfield?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $650, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Enfield?
- There are 20 schools serving Enfield on this page, including Enfield Primary School, St Paul Lutheran School, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College.
- How walkable is Enfield?
- Enfield has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 20, bike score 55.
- What suburbs are near Enfield?
- Enfield is close to Blair Athol, Blair Athol West, Clearview, Broadview, Sefton Park.
- What is the population of Enfield?
- The population of Enfield is approximately 6,204 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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