Esk QLD

Postcode 4312 · Somerset LGA

Esk is a small community in Queensland within the Somerset local government area (postcode 4312). With a population of 1,641, the suburb has an older demographic with a median age of 58. Households earn a median income of $47K per year, with an average household size of 2.1 people. The most common occupations are community & personal service, labourers, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Esk is $559,000, having surged 29.2% over the past year. Units have a median price of $200,000. The median weekly rent is $260 (Census 2021). This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,181.

Esk is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 970, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 4 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 public hospital. The crime rate in the Somerset LGA is moderate at 4,769 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Esk offers a gross rental yield of 2.4%, rated as low yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($559K/$1.1M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 11.8x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +29.2% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.4% Low Yield
Price vs State$559K/$1.1M Below Median
Affordability11.8x Stretched
Price Momentum+29.2% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$40,992
Mean Income$50,317
Earners2,971
YoY Change+3.7%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education1/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$559K
29.2% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$200K
0% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$260
POPULATION
1,641
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age58
Household Size2.1
HH Income /wk$910
Personal Income /wk$479
Mortgage /mth$1,181
CRIME (Somerset LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)4,769
Total Incidents4,769
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops4
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA970
Total Students140
Government1
Esk State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 970
HOSPITALS (1)
Esk Hospitalpublic
Data: 2024