Somerset Regional Council
Esk
Esk at a glance
Median house
$558,750
Median unit
$205,920
Walk score
16
Very car dependent
Population
2,590
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about Esk.
Esk (4312) sits in the Somerset region of Queensland. The median house here is $558,750, below the Queensland median of around $780K.
Esk has roughly 2,590 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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 16/100 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.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Esk's population at 2,590, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
2,590
Median age
57
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $558,750 on a typical sale, below the Queensland median. Units come in around $205,920, roughly 63% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $112,000. Prices are below the Queensland median, which keeps Esk on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$558,750
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $205,920.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$260/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$221/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$558,750
$205,920
2,590
Median age: 57
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.42% (median rent $260/wk against a $558,750 price tag). Units yield 5.58% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.42%
Based on $558,750 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20245.58%
Based on $205,920 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Somerset Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
1,583
total offences in 2026 across the Somerset Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
16
0
100
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
Esk State School
Toogoolawah State High School
Toogoolawah State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Esk.
- What is the median house price in Esk?
- The median house price in Esk, QLD 4312 is $558,750. The median unit price is $205,920. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Esk postcode?
- Esk is in the 4312 postcode, in QLD, in the Somerset Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Esk?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $221.
- What schools are in Esk?
- There are 4 schools serving Esk on this page, including Esk State School, Toogoolawah State High School, Toogoolawah State School.
- How walkable is Esk?
- Esk has a Walk Score of 16 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Esk?
- Esk is close to Murrumba, Glen Esk, Redbank Creek, Coal Creek, Biarra.
- What is the population of Esk?
- Esk has approximately 2,590 residents. The median age is 57.
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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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