Ellesmere at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
334
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Ellesmere.
The postcode for Ellesmere is 4610 (QLD).
Ellesmere (4610) sits in the South Burnett region of Queensland.
Ellesmere has roughly 334 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Ellesmere scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ellesmere's population at 334, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (89% own, 5% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 36% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
334
Median age
52
Family households
68%
Lone person
36%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$260/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
89%
Renter occupied
5%
At a deeper level
334
Median age: 52
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire South Burnett Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
5,128
total offences in 2026 across the South Burnett Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Education
Schools in Ellesmere.
Local schools for Ellesmere
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Government School Catchment
Kumbia State School
Tanduringie State School
Taabinga State School
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Frequently asked
About Ellesmere.
- What is the Ellesmere postcode?
- Ellesmere is in the 4610 postcode, in QLD, in the South Burnett Regional Council region.
- Where is Ellesmere?
- Ellesmere is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4610, in the South Burnett Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Ellesmere?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Ellesmere?
- There are 17 schools serving Ellesmere on this page, including Kumbia State School, Tanduringie State School, Taabinga State School.
- How walkable is Ellesmere?
- Ellesmere has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Ellesmere?
- Ellesmere is close to Kumbia, Haly Creek, Tarong, Boonenne, Goodger.
- What is the population of Ellesmere?
- The population of Ellesmere is approximately 334 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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