Ellesmere is a rural locality in the South Burnett Region, Queensland, Australia. In the Ellesmere had a population of 343 people. History Ellesmere State School opened in May 1916. It closed in 1922, but reopened on 16 July 1923. In 1961 it closed permanently. In the Ellesmere had a population of 343 people. References South Burnett Region Localities in Queensland