Ensay
VIC 3895 • Victoria
About Ensay
Ensay is a small rural locality in the East Gippsland region of Victoria, situated along the Great Alpine Road between Swifts Creek and Bruthen, approximately 80 kilometres north of Bairnsdale and 366 kilometres east of Melbourne, within the East Gippsland Council area. Spanning a large area of around 160 square kilometres, the locality had a population of approximately 155 residents at the 2021 Census. Its setting in the foothills of the Victorian Alps gives Ensay a distinctive highland character, surrounded by pastoral land and native bushland.
The Great Alpine Road passes through the area, connecting Ensay to the alpine resorts of the Victorian High Country and the coastal town of Bairnsdale. The locality offers a tranquil rural lifestyle popular with those seeking space, natural beauty, and proximity to the rivers and forests of East Gippsland. The Ensay Bush Nursing Centre provides local health services, and the broader region is known for its fishing, bushwalking, and access to the Mitchell River National Park.
Ensay falls under postcode 3895 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Gippsland East (Eastern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited regional coach services — Bairnsdale approx. 90 min
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Via Great Alpine Road and Princes Highway; V/Line operates Bairnsdale–Melbourne trains
No commercial services in Ensay; a car is essential for all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.