Ensay

The community is significantly older than the state and national average, with 32.3% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 11.6% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

The area is predominantly Australian born, with 83.2% born here. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and only 7.7% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the Victorian average of 30%.

English is the main language for 84.5% of the community. While 7.7% of people use another language at home, this is still far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A majority of residents have no religion, at 58.1%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 32.3%.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 27.3% of people completing Year 12. Qualifications are often practical, with Certificate III or IV being the most common highest qualification at 36.1%.

Incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $900 compared to the national figure of $1,746. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in other areas, with 34.2% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions affect 11.6% of residents, which is a little above the national average.

The area has a very high rate of volunteering at 24.4%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a strong connection to the Defence Force, with 7.5% of people having served.

The First Nations population is very small, with a typical age of 65 years, which is far older than the national figure of 24 years.

Small households are common, as 35.1% of people live alone, well above the national figure of 25.6%. The typical home holds only 2.0 people, much lower than the national average of 2.5.

Housing is almost entirely made up of separate detached houses, with 58.1% owned outright, far above the state average. Renting is rare at 8.1%, and typical weekly rents are much lower than the national figure at $150.

Every household has at least one motor vehicle, and 36.6% of workers work from home, which is far above the national figure of 21%. While there is one bus route, it takes 54 minutes to walk to the nearest stop.

The community is very stable, with only 24% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is heavily tied to the land, with 47.9% of people working in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Full-time employment is high at 63.4%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.9, far below the Victorian average. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, health service, or park.