Esk, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Esk is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 1,641. Elevation: 371 ft (113 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

1,641 Population 2/sq mi density
371 ft Elevation 113 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
35.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone

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People

Population1,641
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)
Rain35.8 in/yr
Elevation371 ft (113 m)
Population1,641
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation371 ft (113 m)
Coordinates-27.2390°, 152.4222°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature67°F (20°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation35.8 inches (909 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Esk

Esk is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 1,641. The city sits at an elevation of 371 feet (113 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Climate in Esk

Esk has an average annual temperature of 20.5°C (69°F). The hottest month is Jan (26°C), the coldest is Jul (14.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 667 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26°C / 79°F 19.4° / 32.6° 89.8
Feb 25.4°C / 78°F 19.3° / 31.4° 102.0
Mar 24°C / 75°F 17.7° / 30.2° 64.3
Apr 20.7°C / 69°F 13.7° / 27.7° 26.2
May 17.4°C / 63°F 10.2° / 24.5° 46.2
Jun 15°C / 59°F 8.1° / 21.8° 27.6
Jul 14.2°C / 58°F 6.7° / 21.7° 20.8
Aug 15°C / 59°F 6.5° / 23.6° 22.2
Sep 18.4°C / 65°F 9.9° / 26.8° 30.5
Oct 21.2°C / 70°F 13.3° / 29° 56.6
Nov 23.5°C / 74°F 16.1° / 30.8° 73.9
Dec 24.8°C / 77°F 18° / 31.6° 106.7
Esk enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 371 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average67.2°F
24% above Australia avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)

Geography

Elevation371 ft (113 m)
Area940.7 sq mi (2,436.3 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates27.2390°S, 152.4222°E
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.8"
6% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.04"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 15, 2025.

Aug 15, 2025 12 km ESE of Cherbourg, Australia M4.9 106 km
Feb 21, 2004 47 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.7 138 km
Mar 7, 2005 36 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.6 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 5.0 in Warmest, Wettest
February 76°F (24°C) 4.9 in
March 74°F (23°C) 3.1 in
April 69°F (20°C) 2.8 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in
June 58°F (14°C) 1.5 in
July 56°F (13°C) 1.8 in Coldest
August 58°F (14°C) 1.2 in Driest
September 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in
October 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in
November 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
December 75°F (24°C) 4.8 in

Esk has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 56°F in July to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and August the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Esk

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Esk State School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Esk

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
West Bremer Radio - AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Esk

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Toogoolawah Museum

Libraries in Esk

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Esk Library0.0
Lowood Library0.0
Toogoolawah Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Esk

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Folk Art

Cafes in Esk

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brisbane Valley Roasters
Nash Gallery and Café
Smylie's Cafe

Monuments in Esk

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

B13 Locomotive Boiler

Gas Stations in Esk

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #1231399580
Mobil

Banks in Esk

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

NAB

Golf Courses in Esk

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esk Country Golf Club

Airports Near Esk

34 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brisbane International AirportBNELarge Airport
Sunshine Coast AirportMCYLarge Airport
Toowoomba Wellcamp AirportWTBLarge Airport
Kingaroy AirportKGYMedium Airport
Oakey Army Aviation CentreOKYMedium Airport
RAAF Base Amberley-Medium Airport
Aratula Airstrip-Small Airport
Argyle Airstrip-Small Airport
Blenheim Airstrip-Small Airport
Brisbane Archerfield Airport-Small Airport
Caboolture Airport-Small Airport
Caloundra AirportCUDSmall Airport
Cambooya Airfield-Small Airport
Churchable Airstrip-Small Airport
Clifton Airport-Small Airport
Cooeeimbardi airstrip Private?-Small Airport
Coominya-Small Airport
Crowley Vale private airfield-Small Airport
Donnybrook Airstrip-Small Airport
Driftn-in Airstrip-Small Airport
Emu Gully (Toowoomba) Airfield-Small Airport
Gatton Airpark-Small Airport
Greenmount ALA-Small Airport
Hazelton Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Kilcoy Airfield-Small Airport
Landsborough Airport-Small Airport
Logan Reserve Airport-Small Airport
Mccarons private strip-Small Airport
mount archer-Small Airport
Mount Walker airstrip-Small Airport
Nanango Airport-Small Airport
Redcliffe Airport-Small Airport
Toowoomba AirportTWBSmall Airport
Watts Bridge Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Esk

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Esk Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Esk

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Esk Seventh-day Adventist Church
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
New Seasons Church
St Agnes'
St Mel’s Parish
The Rock Lutheran Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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What is the population of Esk?

Esk has a population of 1,641 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 940.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Esk?

Esk enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 35.8 inches.

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