Blair Athol vs Enfield
The verdict
Blair Athol is more affordable, with a median house price of $898K versus $961K in Enfield. Blair Athol rates higher for transport (79 vs 70). Enfield rates higher for liveability (74 vs 68).
Scores
| Blair Athol | Enfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 71 |
| Transport | 79 | 70 |
| Education | 66 | 70 |
| Liveability | 68 | 74 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Blair Athol | Enfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,274 | 6,204 |
| Median age | 32 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,459 | $1,472 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.6% | 46.8% |
| Born in Australia | 46.8% | 54.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.5 |
Growth: Blair Athol Moderate Growth · Enfield Moderate Growth
Property
| Blair Athol | Enfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $898K | $961K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 7.8% | 8.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Blair Athol | Enfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 10 | 13 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 739 | 919 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 417 | 242 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 12,969 | 6,689 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Blair Athol | Enfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 990 | 990 |
See the full school list on each profile: Blair Athol · Enfield
Transport
| Blair Athol | Enfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 79 | 70 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 18 | 14 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 35 | 35 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.7 km | 2.5 km |
Liveability
| Blair Athol | Enfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 1 |
| Parks | 5 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.9 km | 7.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 7.7 km | 7.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.8 km | 5.7 km |
Population & growth
| Blair Athol | Enfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,274 | 6,204 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,723 | 6,732 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,369 | 7,492 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.06% | 2.06% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Blair Athol or Enfield?
Enfield has the higher residential safety score (Blair Athol 10/100 vs Enfield 13/100).
Which is more affordable, Blair Athol or Enfield?
Blair Athol is more affordable, with a median house price of $898K versus $961K.
Which has better schools, Blair Athol or Enfield?
Blair Athol and Enfield have similar average school ICSEA scores (990 and 990).
Which has better public transport, Blair Athol or Enfield?
Blair Athol has the higher transport score (Blair Athol 79/100 vs Enfield 70/100).
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