Ellesmere, QLD 4610 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Ellesmere is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4610, home to 334 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the South Burnett local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 179 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 334
- Median age
- 52 years
- Median household income
- $972 /week
- Median personal income
- $482 /week
- Median family income
- $1,180 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- South Burnett
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Wide Bay
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Maranoa
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,083
- Rent share of household income
- 31%
Schools
- Kumbia State School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 97.6% of the 208 resolvable premises in Ellesmere. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 97.6%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 2.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 3,666 across the South Burnett LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,262 theft, 660 drug offences, 534 break-ins.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ellesmere?
Ellesmere (QLD 4610) had 334 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 52. It sits within the South Burnett local government area.
What is the median rent in Ellesmere?
The median advertised rent in Ellesmere is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Ellesmere?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Ellesmere covering government sectors. Nearest include: Kumbia State School (9.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Ellesmere?
Ellesmere is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (97.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Ellesmere?
Across the surrounding area, 3,666 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (1,262), drug offences (660), break-ins (534). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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