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Ensay North vs Reedy Flat

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 15 km apart · Ensay North profile · Reedy Flat profile

Ensay North Reedy Flat

Ensay North and Reedy Flat are both sparsely populated areas in East Gippsland. There are significant differences between them, starting with age; the typical resident in Ensay North is 53, making them far older than those in Reedy Flat, where the typical age is just 34. Ensay North also sees far higher typical weekly family incomes at $1,874, compared to $725 in Reedy Flat. In contrast, Reedy Flat has a much higher typical monthly home-loan payment of $2,058, while Ensay North's is far lower at $453.

Both areas are completely car-dependent, as neither has any walkable amenities or public transport. They also share a similar landscape, with almost identical mean terrain slopes of around 12%. While they are alike in their lack of infrastructure, the gap in typical weekly personal income remains high, with Ensay North well higher at $774 compared to $575 in Reedy Flat.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Ensay Northin Reedy Flat +23 larger in Ensay North gap widening
29 18th pct 6 4th pct
  • First area, 2016: 23
  • First area, 2021: 29
  • Second area, 2011: 175
  • Second area, 2016: 42
  • Second area, 2021: 6
Median age in Ensay Northin Reedy Flat +19 yrs older in Ensay North gap widening
53 yrs 80th pct 34 yrs 13th pct
  • First area, 2016: 50 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 53 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 53 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 53 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 34 yrs
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
31.0% 87th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 13.0%
  • First area, 2021: 31.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 27.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.0%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.1%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%

Age structure

34.5% Youth (15–24) ◂ +34.5 pts 0.0%
31.0% Seniors (65+) ◂ +31.0 pts 0.0%
27.6% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +27.6 pts 0.0%
10.3% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Children (0–14) even 0.0%

Marital status

38.5% Married ◂ +38.5 pts 0.0%
34.6% Never married ◂ +34.6 pts 0.0%
23.1% Divorced ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.1%

Country of birth

103.4% Australia ◂ +3.4 pts 100.0%
0.0% England even 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand 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

69.0% English ◂ +69.0 pts 0.0%
34.5% Australian ◂ +34.5 pts 0.0%
34.5% Scottish ◂ +34.5 pts 0.0%
17.2% Irish ◂ +17.2 pts 0.0%
13.8% German ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 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

0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.1%
Limited English in Ensay Northin Reedy Flat
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%

Language used at home

103.4% English only ◂ +3.4 pts 100.0%
0.0% Mandarin even 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

65.5% 100th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 47.8%
  • First area, 2021: 65.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 30.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.3%

Religious affiliation

65.5% No religion ◂ +65.5 pts 0.0%
31.0% Christianity ◂ +31.0 pts 0.0%
20.7% Not stated ◂ +20.7 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

40.0% 37th pct —
  • First area, 2021: 40.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 29.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.6%
38.5% 92nd pct —
  • First area, 2021: 38.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.7%
Schools ≤3 km in Ensay Northin Reedy Flat even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

40.0% Year 12 ◂ +40.0 pts 0.0%
24.0% Year 10 ◂ +24.0 pts 0.0%
12.0% Year 11 ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Ensay Northin Reedy Flat +$199 higher in Ensay North gap widening
$774 54th pct $575 21st pct
  • First area, 2016: $369
  • First area, 2021: $774
  • Second area, 2011: $420
  • Second area, 2016: $553
  • Second area, 2021: $575
Household income in Ensay Northin Reedy Flat +$483 higher in Ensay North gap widening
$1,208 26th pct $725 3rd pct
  • First area, 2016: $575
  • First area, 2021: $1,208
  • Second area, 2011: $708
  • Second area, 2016: $624
  • Second area, 2021: $725
Family income in Ensay Northin Reedy Flat +$1,149 higher in Ensay North gap widening
$1,874 49th pct $725 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: $700
  • First area, 2021: $1,874
  • Second area, 2011: $866
  • Second area, 2016: $1,312
  • Second area, 2021: $725
15.4% 80th pct —
  • First area, 2021: 15.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%

Personal income distribution

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

Health & Disability

Health condition in Ensay Northin Reedy Flat
17.2% 10th pct —
0.0% 0th pct —
Needs assistance in Ensay Northin Reedy Flat
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

17.2% Asthma ◂ +17.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Arthritis even 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Mental health even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

89.7% None ◂ +89.7 pts 0.0%
17.2% One condition ◂ +17.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

30.8% 87th pct —
  • First area, 2021: 30.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 33.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.6%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.7%
Unpaid child care in Ensay Northin Reedy Flat
11.5% 9th pct —
  • First area, 2021: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 13.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.7%
Defence service in Ensay Northin Reedy Flat
0.0% 0th pct —
26.9% 65th pct —
  • First area, 2021: 26.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.9%

First Nations

First Nations people in Ensay Northin Reedy Flat even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Ensay Northin Reedy Flat +0.7 larger in Reedy Flat gap widening
2.3 29th pct 3.0 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.7
  • First area, 2021: 2.3
  • Second area, 2011: 1.9
  • Second area, 2016: 1.8
  • Second area, 2021: 3.0
13.0% 63rd pct —

Housing & Dwellings

Mortgage in Ensay Northin Reedy Flat +$1,605 higher in Reedy Flat
$453 0th pct $2,058 74th pct
  • First area, 2021: $453
  • Second area, 2011: $1,430
  • Second area, 2021: $2,058
People / bedroom in Ensay Northin Reedy Flat +0.70 higher in Reedy Flat gap widening
0.80 43rd pct 1.50 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2011: 1.00
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 1.50

Transport & Vehicles

0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Ensay Northin Reedy Flat even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Migration & Movement

27.6% 37th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 46.2%
  • First area, 2021: 27.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.0%

Jobs & Industry

69.2% 79th pct —
  • First area, 2021: 69.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 62.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 59.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Ensay Northin Reedy Flat even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Ensay Northin Reedy Flat even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Ensay Northin Reedy Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Ensay Northin Reedy Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Ensay Northin Reedy Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Ensay Northin Reedy Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Ensay Northin Reedy Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Ensay Northin Reedy Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Ensay Northin Reedy Flat even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Ensay Northin Reedy Flat even
0 13th pct 0 24th pct
Mean slope in Ensay Northin Reedy Flat +0.7 pts higher in Reedy Flat
12.0% 87th pct 12.7% 88th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Ensay North vs Reedy Flat [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20876/ensay-north/vs/SAL22157/reedy-flat