Clarence Valley Council
Esk
Esk at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,987
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Esk.
Esk (2472) sits in the Clarence Valley region of NSW.
Esk has roughly 1,987 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Esk 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, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Esk's population at 1,987, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
1,987
Median age
45
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$255/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
1,987
Median age: 45
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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 January 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
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Education
Schools in Esk.
Local schools for Esk
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Evans River Community School
Iluka Public School
Chatsworth Island Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Esk.
- What is the Esk postcode?
- Esk is in the 2472 postcode, in NSW, in the Clarence Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Esk?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $255.
- What schools are in Esk?
- There are 6 schools serving Esk on this page, including Evans River Community School, Iluka Public School, Chatsworth Island Public School.
- How walkable is Esk?
- Esk has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Esk?
- Esk is close to Tabbimoble, Moonem, New Italy, The Gap, The Freshwater.
- What is the population of Esk?
- Esk has approximately 1,987 residents. The median age is 45.
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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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