Glen Esk vs Esk
Esk scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Esk (954) sits above Glen Esk (927).
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Glen Esk and Esk side by side
| Measure | Glen Esk | Esk |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $558,750 |
| Median unit | – | $205,920 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 50.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 927 | 954 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 16 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 100 |
| Population | 55 | – |
| Median age | 54 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 805 mm | 811 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.2°C | 31.2°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Esk edges out on average school ICSEA (954 vs 927).
Glen Esk vs Esk: common questions
Does Glen Esk or Esk have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Esk scores 954 vs 927 in Glen Esk. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Glen Esk or Esk?
Esk scores 16/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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