Enfield vs Sefton Park
The verdict
Enfield is more affordable, with a median house price of $961K versus $1.14M in Sefton Park. Sefton Park rates higher for transport (78 vs 70). Enfield is closer to the coast (7.4 km vs 9.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Sefton Park rates higher (59 vs 13/100 in Enfield).
Scores
| Enfield | Sefton Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 79 |
| Transport | 70 | 78 |
| Education | 70 | 78 |
| Liveability | 74 | 81 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Enfield | Sefton Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,204 | 1,274 |
| Median age | 34 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,472 | $1,663 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.8% | 55.3% |
| Born in Australia | 54.6% | 67.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Growth: Enfield Moderate Growth · Sefton Park Moderate Growth
Property
| Enfield | Sefton Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $961K | $1.14M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 8.3% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $572 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.4% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Enfield | Sefton Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 13 | 59 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 919 | 235 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 242 | 235 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,689 | 7,535 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Enfield | Sefton Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 990 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Enfield · Sefton Park
Transport
| Enfield | Sefton Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 70 | 78 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 14 | 6 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 35 | 30 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.5 km | 2.3 km |
Liveability
| Enfield | Sefton Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 2 |
| Parks | 8 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.4 km | 9.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 7.5 km | 5.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.7 km | 4.0 km |
Population & growth
| Enfield | Sefton Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,204 | 1,274 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,732 | 1,382 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,492 | 1,538 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.06% | 2.06% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Enfield or Sefton Park?
Sefton Park has the higher residential safety score (Enfield 13/100 vs Sefton Park 59/100).
Which is more affordable, Enfield or Sefton Park?
Enfield is more affordable, with a median house price of $961K versus $1.14M.
Which has better public transport, Enfield or Sefton Park?
Sefton Park has the higher transport score (Enfield 70/100 vs Sefton Park 78/100).
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