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Ensay vs Ensay North

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 9.7 km apart · Ensay profile · Ensay North profile

Ensay Ensay North

Ensay and Ensay North are neighbouring rural areas in Victoria. Ensay is a larger area with 155 people, while Ensay North is sparsely populated with just 29 residents. There are stark differences in education and income; Ensay North has a far higher share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher (38.5% vs 12.6%) and more people earning $2,000 or more a week (15.4% vs 0.0%). In contrast, Ensay has far higher rates of long-term health conditions (34.2% vs 17.2%) and mental health conditions (11.6% vs 0.0%).

Both areas have a similar share of people in de facto relationships, which sits around the national figure. They also share a similar landscape with nearly identical terrain slopes and no residents identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. While both areas have an older population than the national average, the typical resident in Ensay is noticeably older at 56, compared to 53 in Ensay North.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Ensayin Ensay North +126 larger in Ensay gap widening
155 48th pct 29 18th pct
  • First area, 2016: 109
  • First area, 2021: 155
  • Second area, 2016: 23
  • Second area, 2021: 29
Median age in Ensayin Ensay North +3 yrs older in Ensay gap narrowing
56 yrs 87th pct 53 yrs 80th pct
  • First area, 2016: 54 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 56 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 50 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 53 yrs
First Nations in Ensayin Ensay North even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Ensayin Ensay North +1.2 pts higher in Ensay gap narrowing
32.3% 88th pct 31.0% 87th pct
  • First area, 2016: 30.3%
  • First area, 2021: 32.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.0%
Under 15 in Ensayin Ensay North +11.6 pts higher in Ensay gap steady
11.6% 21st pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.0%
  • First area, 2021: 11.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
De facto in Ensayin Ensay North +11.9 pts higher in Ensay
11.9% 47th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 8.0%
  • First area, 2021: 11.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Age structure

2.6% Youth (15–24) +31.9 pts ▸ 34.5%
32.3% Seniors (65+) ◂ +1.2 pts 31.0%
31.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +3.4 pts 27.6%
13.5% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +3.2 pts 10.3%
11.6% Children (0–14) ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%

Marital status

44.4% Married ◂ +6.0 pts 38.5%
28.9% Never married +5.7 pts ▸ 34.6%
9.6% Divorced +13.4 pts ▸ 23.1%
8.9% Widowed ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
2.2% Separated ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Ensay Ensay North

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

  • 85+ in Ensay: 0.0% males, 2.9% females; 85+ in Ensay North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Ensay: 2.2% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Ensay North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Ensay: 4.3% males, 7.2% females; 75–79 in Ensay North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Ensay: 5.8% males, 3.6% females; 70–74 in Ensay North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Ensay: 3.6% males, 4.3% females; 65–69 in Ensay North: 15.4% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Ensay: 5.8% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Ensay North: 15.4% males, 19.2% females
  • 55–59 in Ensay: 5.8% males, 5.8% females; 55–59 in Ensay North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Ensay: 10.1% males, 5.8% females; 50–54 in Ensay North: 0.0% males, 26.9% females
  • 45–49 in Ensay: 0.0% males, 2.9% females; 45–49 in Ensay North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Ensay: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Ensay North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Ensay: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Ensay North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Ensay: 2.9% males, 3.6% females; 30–34 in Ensay North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Ensay: 2.2% males, 2.2% females; 25–29 in Ensay North: 0.0% males, 11.5% females
  • 20–24 in Ensay: 2.9% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Ensay North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Ensay: 2.2% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Ensay North: 11.5% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Ensay: 2.9% males, 4.3% females; 10–14 in Ensay North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Ensay: 3.6% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Ensay North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Ensay: 2.9% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Ensay North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Ensayin Ensay North +7.7 pts higher in Ensay gap widening
7.7% 32nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.5%
  • First area, 2021: 7.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

83.2% Australia +20.2 pts ▸ 103.4%
1.9% New Zealand ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% England even 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Philippines even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

45.2% English +23.8 pts ▸ 69.0%
37.4% Australian ◂ +2.9 pts 34.5%
11.6% Scottish +22.9 pts ▸ 34.5%
11.6% Irish +5.6 pts ▸ 17.2%
3.9% German +9.9 pts ▸ 13.8%
4.5% Italian ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
3.9% Chinese ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Ensayin Ensay North +7.7 pts higher in Ensay gap widening
7.7% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 7.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Ensayin Ensay North even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

84.5% English only +18.9 pts ▸ 103.4%
3.9% Mandarin ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Ensayin Ensay North +7.5 pts higher in Ensay North gap widening
58.1% 92nd pct 65.5% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 54.1%
  • First area, 2021: 58.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 47.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 65.5%

Religious affiliation

58.1% No religion +7.5 pts ▸ 65.5%
32.3% Christianity ◂ +1.2 pts 31.0%
6.5% Not stated +14.2 pts ▸ 20.7%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Ensayin Ensay North +12.7 pts higher in Ensay North
27.3% 10th pct 40.0% 37th pct
  • First area, 2016: 37.2%
  • First area, 2021: 27.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.0%
Bachelor+ in Ensayin Ensay North +25.9 pts higher in Ensay North
12.6% 42nd pct 38.5% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.2%
  • First area, 2021: 12.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 38.5%
Schools ≤3 km in Ensayin Ensay North even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

27.3% Year 12 +12.7 pts ▸ 40.0%
26.6% Year 10 ◂ +2.6 pts 24.0%
24.2% Year 11 ◂ +12.2 pts 12.0%
22.7% Year 9 or below ◂ +22.7 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

4.2% Graduate diploma / certificate +45.8 pts ▸ 50.0%
11.1% Bachelor degree +38.9 pts ▸ 50.0%
36.1% Certificate III / IV ◂ +36.1 pts 0.0%
15.3% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +15.3 pts 0.0%
8.3% Postgraduate degree ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

16.7% Health +43.3 pts ▸ 60.0%
20.8% Engineering & related ◂ +20.8 pts 0.0%
16.7% Agriculture & environment ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
11.1% Management & commerce ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
6.9% Education ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
5.6% Architecture & building ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
5.6% Society & culture ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
4.2% Information technology ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Ensayin Ensay North +$154 higher in Ensay North gap narrowing
$620 28th pct $774 54th pct
  • First area, 2016: $537
  • First area, 2021: $620
  • Second area, 2016: $369
  • Second area, 2021: $774
Household income in Ensayin Ensay North +$308 higher in Ensay North gap widening
$900 10th pct $1,208 26th pct
  • First area, 2016: $706
  • First area, 2021: $900
  • Second area, 2016: $575
  • Second area, 2021: $1,208
Family income in Ensayin Ensay North +$582 higher in Ensay North gap steady
$1,292 14th pct $1,874 49th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,291
  • First area, 2021: $1,292
  • Second area, 2016: $700
  • Second area, 2021: $1,874
High earners in Ensayin Ensay North +15.4 pts higher in Ensay North
0.0% 0th pct 15.4% 80th pct
  • First area, 2016: 4.1%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.4%
High-income homes in Ensayin Ensay North
4.1% 13th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 4.1%

Household income distribution

29.7% $650–$1,499 +0.3 pts ▸ 30.0%
29.7% Under $650 ◂ +29.7 pts 0.0%
14.9% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +14.9 pts 0.0%
4.1% $4,000 or more ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

51.9% Under $650 ◂ +21.1 pts 30.8%
34.1% $650–$1,499 +0.5 pts ▸ 34.6%
0.0% $3,000 or more +15.4 pts ▸ 15.4%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Ensayin Ensay North +17.0 pts higher in Ensay
34.2% 75th pct 17.2% 10th pct
Mental health in Ensayin Ensay North +11.6 pts higher in Ensay
11.6% 80th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Ensayin Ensay North +6.5 pts higher in Ensay gap narrowing
6.5% 70th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 8.3%
  • First area, 2021: 6.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

12.9% Asthma +4.3 pts ▸ 17.2%
15.5% Arthritis ◂ +15.5 pts 0.0%
13.5% Other condition ◂ +13.5 pts 0.0%
11.6% Mental health ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%
7.1% Heart disease ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
6.5% Diabetes ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
5.8% Cancer ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
4.5% Lung condition ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

52.9% None +36.8 pts ▸ 89.7%
19.4% One condition ◂ +2.1 pts 17.2%
7.7% Three or more ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
6.5% Two conditions ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Ensayin Ensay North +6.3 pts higher in Ensay North
24.4% 74th pct 30.8% 87th pct
  • First area, 2016: 21.4%
  • First area, 2021: 24.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.8%
Unpaid carers in Ensayin Ensay North +14.8 pts higher in Ensay
14.8% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.2%
  • First area, 2021: 14.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Unpaid child care in Ensayin Ensay North +6.2 pts higher in Ensay
17.8% 19th pct 11.5% 9th pct
  • First area, 2016: 9.2%
  • First area, 2021: 17.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.5%
Defence service in Ensayin Ensay North +7.5 pts higher in Ensay
7.5% 90th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Ensayin Ensay North +2.0 pts higher in Ensay
28.9% 74th pct 26.9% 65th pct
  • First area, 2016: 38.8%
  • First area, 2021: 28.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.9%

First Nations

First Nations people in Ensayin Ensay North even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
65 yrs 98th pct
Median income in Ensayin Ensay North
$575 43rd pct
Household income in Ensayin Ensay North
$575 4th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Ensayin Ensay North +0.3 larger in Ensay North gap widening
2.0 14th pct 2.3 29th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.7
  • First area, 2021: 2.0
  • Second area, 2016: 1.7
  • Second area, 2021: 2.3
One-parent in Ensayin Ensay North +1.0 pts higher in Ensay
14.0% 68th pct 13.0% 63rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 13.7%
  • First area, 2021: 14.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.0%
Living alone in Ensayin Ensay North
35.1% 85th pct
  • First area, 2016: 50.0%
  • First area, 2021: 35.1%

Family composition

44.9% Couples without children ◂ +23.1 pts 21.7%
42.1% Couples with children +1.4 pts ▸ 43.5%
14.0% One-parent families ◂ +1.0 pts 13.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

40.5% 2 people +9.5 pts ▸ 50.0%
12.2% 3 people +27.8 pts ▸ 40.0%
35.1% 1 person ◂ +5.1 pts 30.0%
4.1% 4 people ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
4.1% 5 people ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$150 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: $133
  • First area, 2021: $150
Mortgage in Ensayin Ensay North +$312 higher in Ensay
$765 8th pct $453 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: $824
  • First area, 2021: $765
  • Second area, 2021: $453
People / bedroom in Ensayin Ensay North +0.10 higher in Ensay North gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
8.1% 20th pct
  • First area, 2016: 13.0%
  • First area, 2021: 8.1%
Owned outright in Ensayin Ensay North
58.1% 88th pct
  • First area, 2016: 59.3%
  • First area, 2021: 58.1%
Separate houses in Ensayin Ensay North
100.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 100.0%
  • First area, 2021: 100.0%
71.6% 30th pct
  • First area, 2016: 68.5%
  • First area, 2021: 71.6%

How homes are owned or rented

58.1% Owned outright ◂ +8.1 pts 50.0%
27.0% Owned with a mortgage +13.0 pts ▸ 40.0%
8.1% Rented ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
6.8% Other tenure ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house even 100.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

50.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +20.0 pts 30.0%
14.9% 2 bedrooms +25.1 pts ▸ 40.0%
21.6% 4 bedrooms +8.4 pts ▸ 30.0%
4.1% Studio / none ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

50.0% Under $1,000 ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
15.0% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +15.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Ensayin Ensay North
36.6% 88th pct
  • First area, 2016: 34.0%
  • First area, 2021: 36.6%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Ensayin Ensay North +1 more in Ensay
1 64th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Ensayin Ensay North +6.45 more in Ensay
6.45 83rd pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Ensayin Ensay North +77.4 more in Ensay
77.4 66th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Ensayin Ensay North +1 more in Ensay
1 71st pct 0 0th pct
54 82nd pct

How people get to work

52.1% Car (driver) +9.0 pts ▸ 61.1%
36.6% Worked at home ◂ +3.3 pts 33.3%
0.0% Car (passenger) +27.8 pts ▸ 27.8%
5.6% Walked ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

29.7% 1 vehicle +10.3 pts ▸ 40.0%
37.8% 2 vehicles +2.2 pts ▸ 40.0%
9.5% 4 or more +30.5 pts ▸ 40.0%
17.6% 3 vehicles ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Ensayin Ensay North +3.6 pts higher in Ensay North gap narrowing
24.0% 26th pct 27.6% 37th pct
  • First area, 2016: 24.0%
  • First area, 2021: 24.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 46.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Ensayin Ensay North
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.3%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Ensayin Ensay North +13.7 pts higher in Ensay North
55.6% 34th pct 69.2% 79th pct
  • First area, 2016: 56.1%
  • First area, 2021: 55.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 69.2%
63.4% 74th pct
  • First area, 2016: 62.3%
  • First area, 2021: 63.4%

Industries people work in

47.9% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +18.8 pts ▸ 66.7%
12.7% Health care & social assistance ◂ +12.7 pts 0.0%
11.3% Construction ◂ +11.3 pts 0.0%
4.2% Public administration & safety ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
4.2% Education & training ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

46.5% Managers +31.3 pts ▸ 77.8%
9.9% Clerical & administrative ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%
9.9% Labourers ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%
8.5% Technicians & trades ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
8.5% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
7.0% Community & personal service ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
5.6% Professionals ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Ensayin Ensay North +0.9 higher in Ensay
0.9 58th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Ensayin Ensay North +0.9 more in Ensay
0.9 58th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Ensayin Ensay North +2.8 pts higher in Ensay
2.8% 59th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Ensayin Ensay North +11.2 pts higher in Ensay
11.2% 66th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Ensayin Ensay North +14.5 pts higher in Ensay
14.5% 62nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Ensayin Ensay North even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Ensayin Ensay North +6.4 pts higher in Ensay
6.4% 45th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Ensayin Ensay North even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Ensayin Ensay North +45.2 more in Ensay
45.2 79th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Ensayin Ensay North even
0 34th pct 0 13th pct
Mean slope in Ensayin Ensay North +0.0 pts higher in Ensay North
11.9% 87th pct 12.0% 87th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Ensay vs Ensay North [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20875/ensay/vs/SAL20876/ensay-north