Glen Esk
QLD 4312 • Queensland
About Glen Esk
Glen Esk is a small rural locality in the Somerset area of south-east Queensland, situated approximately 90 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. With a 2021 Census population of around 50 to 60 residents, it is a sparsely settled farming community. The locality covers approximately 27 square kilometres of river valley farming country in the Stanley River catchment.
The nearest town of Esk, approximately 20 kilometres away, provides essential services including shopping, schools, and healthcare for residents. Esk is the main town of the Somerset region, close to Lake Wivenhoe and Somerset Dam, popular for water recreation. There is no public transport serving Glen Esk; a private vehicle is essential for all daily activities.
Glen Esk falls under postcode 4312 and is governed by the Somerset Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Blair, while state elections fall under the Nanango electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 4312
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4312, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4312; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No regular service — N/A N/A
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Car is essential; Esk is nearest service centre
Rural locality with no local shops; car required for all errands
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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East Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Somerset Local Government Area, which contains Glen Esk. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.