Somerset Regional Council
Eskdale
Eskdale at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,590
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about Eskdale.
Eskdale (4312) sits in the Somerset region of Queensland.
Eskdale 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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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Eskdale 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.
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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Eskdale'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
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$260/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$221/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
2,590
Median age: 57
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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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Eskdale.
Local schools for Eskdale
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Government School Catchment
Toogoolawah State High School
Toogoolawah State School
Esk 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 Eskdale.
- What is the Eskdale postcode?
- Eskdale is in the 4312 postcode, in QLD, in the Somerset Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Eskdale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $221.
- What schools are in Eskdale?
- There are 3 schools serving Eskdale on this page, including Toogoolawah State High School, Toogoolawah State School, Esk State School.
- How walkable is Eskdale?
- Eskdale has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Eskdale?
- Eskdale is close to Biarra, The Bluff, Redbank Creek, Cressbrook Creek, Ottaba.
- What is the population of Eskdale?
- Eskdale 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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