Croydon vs Enfield
The verdict
Enfield is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.31M versus $2.45M in Croydon. Croydon rates higher for transport (97 vs 79). Croydon has a shorter estimated CBD commute (25 vs 43 min). On the separate residential safety score, Croydon rates higher (94 vs 59/100 in Enfield).
Scores
| Croydon | Enfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 85 |
| Transport | 97 | 79 |
| Education | 84 | 74 |
| Liveability | 100 | 99 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Croydon | Enfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,755 | 2,992 |
| Median age | 42 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,157 | $1,742 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 60.0% | 50.2% |
| Born in Australia | 54.8% | 50.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.6 |
Growth: Croydon High Growth · Enfield Moderate Growth
Property
| Croydon | Enfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.45M | $2.31M |
| Median unit price | $890K | $795K |
| House price YoY | -2.4% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $975 | $1,000 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.1% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 41 | 43 |
Median price history
Safety
| Croydon | Enfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 94 | 59 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 74 | 201 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 112 | 134 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 223 | 368 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,901 | 3,543 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Croydon | Enfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,113 | 1,074 |
Transport
| Croydon | Enfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 97 | 79 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 48 | 8 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 25 | 43 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 320 m | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Croydon | Enfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 0 |
| Parks | 15 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 14 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.0 km | 9.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 8.5 km | 10.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.1 km | 9.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.6 km | 3.3 km |
Population & growth
| Croydon | Enfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,755 | 2,992 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,096 | 3,129 |
| Projected 2041 | 17,177 | 3,379 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.78% | 1.13% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Croydon or Enfield?
Croydon has the higher residential safety score (Croydon 94/100 vs Enfield 59/100).
Which is more affordable, Croydon or Enfield?
Enfield is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.31M versus $2.45M.
Which has better schools, Croydon or Enfield?
Croydon has a higher average school ICSEA (Croydon 1113 vs Enfield 1074; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Croydon or Enfield?
Croydon has the higher transport score (Croydon 97/100 vs Enfield 79/100).
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