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Esk (Qld)

60 km²

Esk (Qld) has a notably older population, household incomes well below most areas and somewhat more residents than usual.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population1,641▼ -6.5%since 2011Median age58 yrs▲ +16.0%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population3.5%People aged 65 and over36.8%Children under 1510.5%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–4102102

Age structure

In Esk (Qld), the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 37%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (31%) and Young adults (25–44) (14%).

Seniors (65+)36.8%
Older adults (45–64)31.4%
Young adults (25–44)13.8%
Children (0–14)10.5%
Youth (15–24)7.2%

Marital status

In Esk (Qld), the largest group is Married at 51%, followed by Never married (22%) and Divorced (14%).

  • Married51%
  • Never married22%
  • Divorced14%
  • Widowed8%
  • Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Esk (Qld), the largest group is Australia at 87%, followed by England (7%) and New Zealand (4%).

Australia76.7%
England6.0%
New Zealand3.6%
Philippines0.8%
India0.5%
South Africa0.4%

Language

People using another language at home2.4%

Language used at home

In Esk (Qld), the largest group is English only at 100%, followed by Mandarin (0%).

English only93.2%
Mandarin0.3%

Religion

People with no religion38.8%

Religious affiliation

In Esk (Qld), the largest group is Christianity at 55%, followed by No religion (42%) and Other religions (1%).

  • Christianity55%
  • No religion42%
  • Other religions1%
  • Buddhism1%
  • Islam0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1236.3%

Highest year of school

In Esk (Qld), the largest group is Year 12 at 39%, followed by Year 10 (35%) and Year 9 or below (19%).

Year 1236.3%
Year 1032.5%
Year 9 or below17.4%
Year 116.5%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$479▲ +26.7%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$910▲ +28.7%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,163▲ +33.8%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week3.7%Households earning $3,000+ a week6.5%

Household income distribution

In Esk (Qld), the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 42%, followed by Under $650 (30%) and $1,500–$2,999 (21%).

$650–$1,49937.2%
Under $65026.6%
$1,500–$2,99918.9%
$3,000–$3,9994.2%
$4,000 or more2.3%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition47.6%People with a mental health condition14.9%People needing help with daily activities11.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Esk (Qld), the largest group is Arthritis at 22%, followed by Mental health (16%) and Asthma (13%).

Arthritis19.7%
Mental health14.9%
Asthma11.9%
Other condition11.0%
Diabetes9.9%
Heart disease9.1%
Lung condition6.4%
Cancer5.5%
Stroke2.2%
Dementia1.0%

Community Participation

Volunteers19.7%People providing unpaid care15.2%People caring for children unpaid15.7%

Family & Households

Average household size2.1▼ -8.7%since 2011One-parent families13.9%

Family composition

In Esk (Qld), the largest group is Couples without children at 49%, followed by Couples with children (36%) and One-parent families (14%).

  • Couples without children49%
  • Couples with children36%
  • One-parent families14%
  • Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$260▲ +30.0%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,181▼ -8.0%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011Households renting18.9%Homes owned outright49.9%Separate (detached) houses92.2%

How homes are owned or rented

In Esk (Qld), the largest group is Owned outright at 51%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (27%) and Rented (19%).

  • Owned outright51%
  • Owned with a mortgage27%
  • Rented19%
  • Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Esk (Qld), the largest group is Separate house at 93%, followed by Other dwelling (6%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (1%).

  • Separate house93%
  • Other dwelling6%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached1%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Esk (Qld), the largest group is Car (driver) at 75%, followed by Worked at home (10%) and Walked (7%).

Car (driver)63.9%
Worked at home8.1%
Walked6.3%
Car (passenger)6.1%
Bicycle0.7%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years37.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.9%Labour-force participation38.5%Employed full-time49.1%

Industries people work in

In Esk (Qld), the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 17%, followed by Retail trade (10%) and Public administration & safety (10%).

Health care & social assistance16.9%
Retail trade9.6%
Public administration & safety9.6%
Accommodation & food8.9%
Construction7.4%
Manufacturing7.0%
Education & training6.7%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing6.1%
Transport & warehousing4.8%
Professional & technical4.1%

Occupations people work in

In Esk (Qld), the largest group is Community & personal service at 19%, followed by Labourers (17%) and Technicians & trades (15%).

Community & personal service18.0%
Labourers16.7%
Technicians & trades13.9%
Professionals10.9%
Clerical & administrative10.9%
Managers9.1%
Sales workers9.1%
Machinery operators & drivers7.0%

Nearby areas

Glen EskMount HallenCoal CreekMurrumbaMoombraOttabaBiarraRedbank Creek