Somerset Regional Council
Glen Esk
Glen Esk at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
55
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Glen Esk.
Glen Esk (4312) sits in the Somerset region of Queensland.
Glen Esk has roughly 55 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Glen 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.
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 Glen Esk's population at 55, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (50% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (45% family, 27% lone person).
Population
55
Median age
54
Family households
45%
Lone person
27%
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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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$260/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$190/wk
Owner occupied
50%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
55
Median age: 54
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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 Glen Esk.
Local schools for Glen Esk
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Esk State School
Coominya State School
Toogoolawah State High 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 Glen Esk.
- What is the Glen Esk postcode?
- Glen Esk is in the 4312 postcode, in QLD, in the Somerset Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Glen Esk?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $190.
- What schools are in Glen Esk?
- There are 4 schools serving Glen Esk on this page, including Esk State School, Coominya State School, Toogoolawah State High School.
- How walkable is Glen Esk?
- Glen Esk has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Glen Esk?
- Glen Esk is close to Moombra, Esk, Murrumba, Crossdale, Coal Creek.
- What is the population of Glen Esk?
- Glen Esk has approximately 55 residents. The median age is 54.
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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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