Average rent in Esk, QLD — 2026

Esk is part of the Somerset council area and sits 62km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 5,052 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $260/week, which is below the Queensland median of $359/week. About 18% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$260/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
5,052

ABS 2021

Median age
55
Distance to Brisbane
62 km
Households renting
18%
Separate houses
96%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
14%
Top occupation
Labourers
LGA
Somerset

Renting in Esk

Esk comes in cheaper than most of Queensland — the typical renter pays $260/week, around 28% below the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 76% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 18% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (96%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 5,052, median age 55, and the most common occupation category is Labourers. 14% of residents were born overseas. At 62km from Brisbane, Esk typically sits outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — but state rent indices since 2021 have moved a lot, so the live figure above is a better current guide than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Esk?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Esk, QLD was $260. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Esk rent compare to Queensland?+
At the 2021 Census, Queensland's state median rent was $359 a week. Esk sat at $260 — 28% below the state average. The suburb is 62km from Brisbane, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (96% separate houses, 0% flats here).
Which suburbs near Esk have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Esk's $260/week (ABS 2021) include Manunda, Maryborough (Qld), Chinchilla. Kingaroy, Rockhampton - West, Tully sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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