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Enmore 2042 suburb insights

Postcode 2042 covers Enmore, a residential suburb within the Inner West local government area of New South Wales. Stickybeak analyses Enmore across four dimensions that matter to buyers: affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, and first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle quality (school catchments, childcare, walkability, and CBD commute times), risk factors (flood zone mapping, bushfire prone land, air quality, and traffic volume), and suburb momentum (development pipeline, price trajectory over time, and ABS demographic data). The section navigation at the top of the page lets you jump directly to any part of the analysis. All figures are sourced from NSW government and federal datasets and refreshed as new data is published.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

All data has limits. See our data caveats.

Affordability

Can I afford Enmore?

Can I afford Enmore?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Enmore? Based on the suburb median of $906,000 (units) and the local median household income.


Monthly repayment
$4,472/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
44.7%

Tight

Loan assumptions
$724,800 loan
20% deposit ($181,200)
30-year P&I

Repayments here would take 45% of the typical local household's gross income. Possible, but tight.


Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
Enmore44.7%
Sydney median income49.9%
30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

Can I afford Enmore?

Rental market in Enmore

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 45 new bond lodgements this quarter.

Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.


Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$800per week
Sep 2025 · 45 bonds lodged

Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Dec 22: $670 per week (49 bonds)Mar 23: $700 per week (40 bonds)Jun 23: $750 per week (52 bonds)Sep 23: $760 per week (63 bonds)Dec 23: $760 per week (50 bonds)Mar 24: $795 per week (50 bonds)Jun 24: $760 per week (49 bonds)Sep 24: $750 per week (66 bonds)Dec 24: $795 per week (49 bonds)Mar 25: $810 per week (73 bonds)Jun 25: $795 per week (59 bonds)Sep 25: $800 per week (45 bonds)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25


Nearby suburbs · same combination

Erskineville2043
$1,000$200
0.9 km away
Camperdown2050
$950$150
1.4 km away
Alexandria2015
$900$100
1.6 km away
Chippendale2008
$1,190$390
2.3 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.

Lifestyle

Enmore Lifestyle

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Enmore

36
FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW
05:33 AEST
Alexandria station · 2.0 km from centroid
12-month median: AQI 25 · Good

Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.


Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
4.7µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
17.9µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.3pphm
1hr reading

AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Alexandria station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.

Change

How might Enmore change?

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2042

What’s in the pipeline

Development applications (DAs) lodged, assessed, or approved in Enmore over the past 12 months. Pipeline data from the NSW Planning Portal. Proposed developments may not proceed.

Active applications34

lodged or under assessment

Proposed dwellings58

0.7% of existing households

Declared value$48M

total estimated cost of works, where reported

Residential share44.0%

of active applications

Pipeline steady at around 34 active applications per month.

Newtown has a modest pipeline relative to its existing housing stock.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL · UPDATED APRIL 2026 · PROPOSED DEVELOPMENTS MAY NOT PROCEED
How might Enmore change?

Investor activity in Enmore

2042 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

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Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Inner West postcodes, or explore the full Inner West suburb index.

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Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2042?
Enmore is the primary suburb with postcode 2042 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Enmore is the main locality.
Which local government area is Enmore in?
Enmore (2042) is located in the Inner West local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Enmore?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Enmore (2042) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Enmore flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Enmore. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Enmore?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Enmore (2042), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Enmore (2042) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Enmore (2042). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Enmore changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Enmore (2042) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Enmore in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Enmore 2042: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Inner West suburb index to compare nearby options.