East Gippsland Shire Council
Ensay
Ensay at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
155
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Ensay.
Ensay (3895) sits in the East Gippsland region of Victoria.
Ensay has roughly 155 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Ensay scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ensay's population at 155, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (35%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
155
Median age
56
Family households
55%
Lone person
35%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$150/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$150/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
155
Median age: 56
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Safety
Crime and safety.
10
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Ensay.
Local schools for Ensay
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Government School Catchment
Swifts Creek P-12 School
Buchan Primary School
Bruthen Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Ensay.
- What is the Ensay postcode?
- Ensay is in the 3895 postcode, in VIC, in the East Gippsland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Ensay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $150.
- What schools are in Ensay?
- There are 5 schools serving Ensay on this page, including Swifts Creek P-12 School, Buchan Primary School, Bruthen Primary School.
- How walkable is Ensay?
- Ensay has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Ensay?
- Ensay is close to Ensay North, Reedy Flat, Doctors Flat, Stirling, Tambo Crossing.
- What is the population of Ensay?
- Ensay has approximately 155 residents. The median age is 56.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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