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Ensay vs Tambo Crossing

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 13 km apart · Ensay profile · Tambo Crossing profile

Ensay Tambo Crossing

Ensay and Tambo Crossing are both sparsely populated areas in Victoria. Ensay is more residential, with 155 people compared to just 25 in Tambo Crossing. There are sharp differences in education and income; Tambo Crossing has far more adults with a bachelor degree or higher (47.6% compared to 12.6% in Ensay) and a much higher typical household income of $1,875 per week. Ensay has a far higher share of people who identify with no religion (58.1% versus 20.0%) and a far higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 32.3%.

Both areas have a similar share of one-parent families, which sits around the national figure. They also share a similar number of people per home and an identical lack of residents from an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background. While Tambo Crossing is more of a volunteer hub, with 66.7% of people volunteering, Ensay is slightly more accessible, with some homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and public transport.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Ensayin Tambo Crossing +130 larger in Ensay gap widening
155 48th pct 25 17th pct
  • First area, 2016: 109
  • First area, 2021: 155
  • Second area, 2016: 17
  • Second area, 2021: 25
Median age in Ensayin Tambo Crossing +5 yrs older in Tambo Crossing gap widening
56 yrs 87th pct 61 yrs 94th pct
  • First area, 2016: 54 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 56 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 54 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 61 yrs
First Nations in Ensayin Tambo Crossing even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Ensayin Tambo Crossing +20.3 pts higher in Ensay
32.3% 88th pct 12.0% 22nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 30.3%
  • First area, 2021: 32.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.0%
Under 15 in Ensayin Tambo Crossing +4.4 pts higher in Tambo Crossing
11.6% 21st pct 16.0% 42nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.0%
  • First area, 2021: 11.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.0%
De facto in Ensayin Tambo Crossing +0.1 pts higher in Tambo Crossing
11.9% 47th pct 12.0% 48th pct
  • First area, 2016: 8.0%
  • First area, 2021: 11.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.0%

Age structure

31.0% Older adults (45–64) +5.0 pts ▸ 36.0%
32.3% Seniors (65+) ◂ +20.3 pts 12.0%
11.6% Children (0–14) +4.4 pts ▸ 16.0%
13.5% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +13.5 pts 0.0%
2.6% Youth (15–24) ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

Marital status

44.4% Married +65.1 pts ▸ 109.5%
28.9% Never married ◂ +14.6 pts 14.3%
9.6% Divorced ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%
8.9% Widowed ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
2.2% Separated ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Ensay Tambo Crossing

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 Tambo Crossing: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Ensay: 2.2% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Tambo Crossing: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Ensay: 4.3% males, 7.2% females; 75–79 in Tambo Crossing: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Ensay: 5.8% males, 3.6% females; 70–74 in Tambo Crossing: 36.4% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Ensay: 3.6% males, 4.3% females; 65–69 in Tambo Crossing: 36.4% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Ensay: 5.8% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Tambo Crossing: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Ensay: 5.8% males, 5.8% females; 55–59 in Tambo Crossing: 0.0% males, 27.3% females
  • 50–54 in Ensay: 10.1% males, 5.8% females; 50–54 in Tambo Crossing: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Ensay: 0.0% males, 2.9% females; 45–49 in Tambo Crossing: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Ensay: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Tambo Crossing: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Ensay: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Tambo Crossing: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Ensay: 2.9% males, 3.6% females; 30–34 in Tambo Crossing: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Ensay: 2.2% males, 2.2% females; 25–29 in Tambo Crossing: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Ensay: 2.9% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Tambo Crossing: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Ensay: 2.2% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Tambo Crossing: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Ensay: 2.9% males, 4.3% females; 10–14 in Tambo Crossing: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Ensay: 3.6% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Tambo Crossing: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Ensay: 2.9% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Tambo Crossing: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

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

Country of birth

83.2% Australia +0.8 pts ▸ 84.0%
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

37.4% Australian +30.6 pts ▸ 68.0%
45.2% English ◂ +13.2 pts 32.0%
11.6% Irish +28.4 pts ▸ 40.0%
11.6% Scottish ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%
4.5% Italian ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
3.9% Chinese ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
3.9% German ◂ +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 Tambo Crossing +7.7 pts higher in Ensay
7.7% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 7.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Ensayin Tambo Crossing even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

84.5% English only +15.5 pts ▸ 100.0%
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 Tambo Crossing +38.1 pts higher in Ensay
58.1% 92nd pct 20.0% 10th pct
  • First area, 2016: 54.1%
  • First area, 2021: 58.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.0%

Religious affiliation

32.3% Christianity +35.7 pts ▸ 68.0%
58.1% No religion ◂ +38.1 pts 20.0%
6.5% Not stated ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
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 Tambo Crossing +34.6 pts higher in Tambo Crossing
27.3% 10th pct 61.9% 82nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 37.2%
  • First area, 2021: 27.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 61.9%
Bachelor+ in Ensayin Tambo Crossing +35.0 pts higher in Tambo Crossing
12.6% 42nd pct 47.6% 98th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.2%
  • First area, 2021: 12.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 47.6%
Schools ≤3 km in Ensayin Tambo Crossing even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

27.3% Year 12 +34.6 pts ▸ 61.9%
24.2% Year 11 +4.4 pts ▸ 28.6%
26.6% Year 10 ◂ +2.8 pts 23.8%
22.7% Year 9 or below ◂ +22.7 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

36.1% Certificate III / IV ◂ +36.1 pts 0.0%
11.1% Bachelor degree +23.9 pts ▸ 35.0%
15.3% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +0.3 pts 15.0%
8.3% Postgraduate degree +6.7 pts ▸ 15.0%
4.2% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

20.8% Engineering & related ◂ +5.8 pts 15.0%
11.1% Management & commerce +8.9 pts ▸ 20.0%
16.7% Agriculture & environment ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
16.7% Health ◂ +1.7 pts 15.0%
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 Tambo Crossing +$142 higher in Tambo Crossing gap widening
$620 28th pct $762 52nd pct
  • First area, 2016: $537
  • First area, 2021: $620
  • Second area, 2016: $553
  • Second area, 2021: $762
Household income in Ensayin Tambo Crossing +$975 higher in Tambo Crossing gap widening
$900 10th pct $1,875 69th pct
  • First area, 2016: $706
  • First area, 2021: $900
  • Second area, 2016: $1,374
  • Second area, 2021: $1,875
Family income in Ensayin Tambo Crossing +$791 higher in Tambo Crossing gap widening
$1,292 14th pct $2,083 62nd pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,291
  • First area, 2021: $1,292
  • Second area, 2016: $1,156
  • Second area, 2021: $2,083
High earners in Ensayin Tambo Crossing even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 4.1%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
High-income homes in Ensayin Tambo Crossing
4.1% 13th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 4.1%

Household income distribution

29.7% Under $650 ◂ +29.7 pts 0.0%
29.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +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

0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +52.4 pts ▸ 52.4%
51.9% Under $650 ◂ +37.6 pts 14.3%
34.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +19.8 pts 14.3%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Ensayin Tambo Crossing +1.8 pts higher in Tambo Crossing
34.2% 75th pct 36.0% 81st pct
Mental health in Ensayin Tambo Crossing +11.6 pts higher in Ensay
11.6% 80th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Ensayin Tambo Crossing +6.5 pts higher in Ensay
6.5% 70th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 8.3%
  • First area, 2021: 6.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

12.9% Asthma +3.1 pts ▸ 16.0%
13.5% Other condition +2.5 pts ▸ 16.0%
15.5% Arthritis ◂ +15.5 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 ◂ +0.9 pts 52.0%
19.4% One condition +12.6 pts ▸ 32.0%
7.7% Three or more ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
6.5% Two conditions ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Ensayin Tambo Crossing +42.2 pts higher in Tambo Crossing
24.4% 74th pct 66.7% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 21.4%
  • First area, 2021: 24.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 66.7%
Unpaid carers in Ensayin Tambo Crossing +23.3 pts higher in Tambo Crossing
14.8% 72nd pct 38.1% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.2%
  • First area, 2021: 14.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 38.1%
Unpaid child care in Ensayin Tambo Crossing +3.5 pts higher in Ensay
17.8% 19th pct 14.3% 12th pct
  • First area, 2016: 9.2%
  • First area, 2021: 17.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.3%
Defence service in Ensayin Tambo Crossing +7.5 pts higher in Ensay
7.5% 90th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Ensayin Tambo Crossing +23.5 pts higher in Tambo Crossing
28.9% 74th pct 52.4% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 38.8%
  • First area, 2021: 28.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 52.4%

First Nations

First Nations people in Ensayin Tambo Crossing even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
65 yrs 98th pct —
$575 43rd pct —
Household income in Ensayin Tambo Crossing
$575 4th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Ensayin Tambo Crossing +0.1 larger in Tambo Crossing
2.0 14th pct 2.1 19th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.7
  • First area, 2021: 2.0
  • Second area, 2021: 2.1
One-parent in Ensayin Tambo Crossing +14.0 pts higher in Ensay
14.0% 68th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 13.7%
  • First area, 2021: 14.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
35.1% 85th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 50.0%
  • First area, 2021: 35.1%

Family composition

44.9% Couples without children +16.0 pts ▸ 60.9%
42.1% Couples with children ◂ +20.3 pts 21.7%
14.0% One-parent families ◂ +14.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

40.5% 2 people +26.1 pts ▸ 66.7%
35.1% 1 person ◂ +35.1 pts 0.0%
12.2% 3 people ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
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 Tambo Crossing +$319 higher in Tambo Crossing
$765 8th pct $1,084 18th pct
  • First area, 2016: $824
  • First area, 2021: $765
  • Second area, 2021: $1,084
People / bedroom in Ensayin Tambo Crossing +0.10 higher in Tambo Crossing gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2016: 0.60
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
8.1% 20th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 13.0%
  • First area, 2021: 8.1%
Owned outright in Ensayin Tambo Crossing
58.1% 88th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 59.3%
  • First area, 2021: 58.1%
Separate houses in Ensayin Tambo Crossing
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 +16.9 pts ▸ 75.0%
27.0% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +27.0 pts 0.0%
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 ◂ +8.3 pts 41.7%
21.6% 4 bedrooms +20.0 pts ▸ 41.7%
14.9% 2 bedrooms ◂ +14.9 pts 0.0%
4.1% Studio / none ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

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

How people get to work

52.1% Car (driver) ◂ +24.3 pts 27.8%
36.6% Worked at home ◂ +8.8 pts 27.8%
5.6% Walked ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

37.8% 2 vehicles +3.8 pts ▸ 41.7%
17.6% 3 vehicles +15.8 pts ▸ 33.3%
29.7% 1 vehicle ◂ +29.7 pts 0.0%
9.5% 4 or more +15.5 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Ensayin Tambo Crossing +12.0 pts higher in Tambo Crossing
24.0% 26th pct 36.0% 67th pct
  • First area, 2016: 24.0%
  • First area, 2021: 24.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.0%

Jobs & Industry

0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 7.3%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Ensayin Tambo Crossing +30.2 pts higher in Tambo Crossing
55.6% 34th pct 85.7% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 56.1%
  • First area, 2021: 55.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 85.7%
63.4% 74th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 62.3%
  • First area, 2021: 63.4%

Industries people work in

47.9% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +14.6 pts 33.3%
12.7% Health care & social assistance +4.0 pts ▸ 16.7%
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 ◂ +7.6 pts 38.9%
5.6% Professionals +16.6 pts ▸ 22.2%
9.9% Clerical & administrative +12.4 pts ▸ 22.2%
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%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Ensayin Tambo Crossing +0.9 higher in Ensay
0.9 58th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Ensayin Tambo Crossing +0.9 more in Ensay
0.9 58th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Ensayin Tambo Crossing +2.8 pts higher in Ensay
2.8% 59th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Ensayin Tambo Crossing +11.2 pts higher in Ensay
11.2% 66th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Ensayin Tambo Crossing +14.5 pts higher in Ensay
14.5% 62nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Ensayin Tambo Crossing even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Ensayin Tambo Crossing +6.4 pts higher in Ensay
6.4% 45th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Ensayin Tambo Crossing even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Ensayin Tambo Crossing +45.2 more in Ensay
45.2 79th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Ensayin Tambo Crossing even
0 34th pct 0 28th pct
Mean slope in Ensayin Tambo Crossing +1.2 pts higher in Tambo Crossing
11.9% 87th pct 13.1% 89th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Ensay vs Tambo Crossing [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20875/ensay/vs/SAL22432/tambo-crossing