Moving to Enfield NSW 2136
What the official numbers say about living in Enfield — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $450 a week, against a median household income of $1,742 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Enfield grew 11% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (2,697 → 2,992 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: China, India, South Korea; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Arabic, Cantonese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Enfield sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 8 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (49% of workers), while 44% work from home.
Nearest train station: Burwood, 1.5 km north-east.
Nearest metro station: Campsie, 2.5 km south.
Nearest light rail stop: Arlington, 4.2 km east.
Nearest bus interchange: Bankstown Station, 6.5 km south-west.
Nearest ferry wharf: Cabarita, 5.7 km north.
Nearest airport: Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 10.1 km south-east.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 11 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 106 schools · 133 cafes & restaurants · 22 supermarkets · 96 parks — see them all on the Enfield profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Enfield Public School 100 m · St Josephs Primary School 500 m · Australian International Academy 750 m · Trinity Grammar School 900 m · Strathfield South Public School 1 km · Santa Sabina College 1.3 km · Croydon Park Public School 1.3 km · Burwood Public School 1.4 km
Groceries: IGA 1.2 km · Market Place Hen Lee Asian grocery 1.4 km · Woolworths Burwood Plaza 1.4 km · Mega Mart Asian Supermarket 1.6 km · Darshan namaste 1.7 km · Woolworths Strathfield 1.8 km · Tae supermarket 1.8 km · Woolworths 1.9 km
Parks and reserves: The Parade Reserve 100 m · Grant Park 250 m · Henley Park 350 m · Cooinoo Reserve 450 m · Futsal Field 500 m · Jackett Reserve 700 m · Coronation Reserve 750 m · Wyatt Avenue Reserve 950 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Enfield, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Australian White Ibis · Noisy Miner · Common Myna · Australian Raven · Australian Magpie.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Enfield, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enfield here | 2,992 | — | 8/10 | 14% |
| Burwood Heights | 1,134 | — | 10/10 | 10% |
| Croydon Park | 10,929 | — | 9/10 | 17% |
| Burwood | 18,224 | — | 8/10 | 15% |
| Strathfield | 25,915 | — | 10/10 | 42% |
| Strathfield South | 3,636 | — | 9/10 | 13% |
| Belfield | 6,555 | — | 7/10 | 22% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Burwood — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Watson — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2136 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Enfield profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $450 a week.
The population grew 11% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 2,697 people to 2,992. It sits about 11 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Burwood station is roughly 1.5 km away. Local government is Burwood council, and the federal seat is Watson.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Enfield vs Strathfield South · Enfield vs Belfield.
Nearby guides: Burwood Heights · Croydon Park · Burwood · Strathfield · Strathfield South · Belfield.
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