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Ensay North
68 km²
Life in Ensay North is almost entirely car-dependent, as there are no shops, schools, or public transport stops within walking distance. This sparsely populated area is home to just 29 people, with a typical resident aged 53, making it far older than the national figure. It is a predominantly white, English-speaking community where many residents are highly educated. The area is largely non-residential in feel, with no children under 15 living there.
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The community is far older than the state or national average, with 31% of people aged 65 or over. No children under 15 live here, and there are far fewer people in de facto relationships than in most other areas.
Everyone in the area was born in Australia, which is far below the national figure. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Scottish.
English is the only language used at home, meaning the proportion of people using another language is far below the state and national figures.
A very high proportion of residents report having no religion, at 65.5%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.
The area is highly qualified, with 38.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. However, the proportion who completed Year 12 is far below the state figure.
Typical household income is well below the state and national figures, though a higher proportion of people earn $2,000 or more a week compared to most areas.
Residents are in good health, with far fewer people reporting long-term health conditions or needing daily help compared to the state and national figures.
Volunteer rates are much higher than most areas, at 30.8%. This is alongside a higher proportion of people doing over 15 hours of unpaid housework per week.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here.
Homes are slightly smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per home. About 43.5% of families are couples with children.
Typical monthly home-loan payments are far below the state and national figures, ranking among the lowest for this level.
The area has no public transport stops or routes, which is far below the state average.
The population is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the national figure.
A higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work compared to most similar areas.
The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk and a very steep average terrain slope.
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