Ellenbrook
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Ellenbrook, WA 6069.
About Ellenbrook
Welcome to Ellenbrook
Ellenbrook sits roughly 25 kilometres north-east of Perth's CBD, in the Swan Valley region where the city's suburban edge meets rural land and vineyard country. Planned from the ground up in the 1990s as one of Perth's largest master-planned communities, it has grown into a self-contained town with its own town centre, employment nodes and a network of parks and waterways woven through the housing estates.
With a median age of 32 and a population approaching 25,000, Ellenbrook has become a magnet for young families and first-home buyers drawn by newer housing stock, generous block sizes and a lifestyle built around community facilities rather than inner-city buzz. It sits alongside similarly family-oriented neighbours such as Aveley, The Vines and Henley Brook, forming a broader corridor of growth suburbs on Perth's north-eastern fringe.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Ellenbrook revolves around its town centre, which does the heavy lifting for cafes, casual dining and everyday services, supplemented by the more relaxed pace of the surrounding Swan Valley. It's not a destination known for nightlife or a signature dining strip, but that's part of its appeal to residents: it's a place built for easy family routines, weekend markets and a short drive to the wineries, breweries and cellar doors that the Swan Valley is famous for.
The suburb's design, with its lakes, cycle paths and pocket parks threaded between housing pods, encourages an outdoor, community-centred way of life rather than one built around a traditional main street.
Getting around
Ellenbrook's location around 25 kilometres from the Perth CBD means most residents rely on private vehicles, with the suburb connected to the city via arterial roads feeding onto the Swan Valley and Tonkin Highway network. Bus services link the town centre to surrounding suburbs including Aveley and The Vines, and to nearby train stations for onward travel into Perth.
The long-awaited Ellenbrook rail line, extending the Midland line into the area, has been a major infrastructure focus for the suburb, aiming to give residents a direct rail connection to the city and easing what has traditionally been a car-dependent commute.
Schools & families
Families are well catered for, with a strong cluster of primary schools including Ellenbrook Primary School, Ellen Stirling Primary School, Anne Hamersley Primary School and Arbor Grove Primary School spread through the estate to keep runs to the school gate short. For secondary and faith-based options, Ellenbrook Christian College and Holy Cross College serve the local area, giving parents a genuine choice of independent and public pathways without leaving the suburb.
This density of schooling, combined with the abundance of parks and playgrounds, is a big part of why Ellenbrook continues to draw young couples and growing families from across Perth's northern suburbs.
Parks & recreation
Green space is one of Ellenbrook's defining features. The suburb was designed around a series of constructed lakes, wetlands and linear parks that double as walking and cycling routes, giving residents easy access to recreation without needing to leave the neighbourhood. Sporting ovals, community centres and local clubs add to the mix, making it a practical base for weekend sport and outdoor family activities.
The surrounding Swan Valley also offers a change of scenery, with rural outlooks, farm gate produce and river frontage all within a short drive for residents wanting a break from the suburban grid.
Housing & architecture
Housing in Ellenbrook is overwhelmingly modern and house-dominated, reflecting its status as a master-planned estate rather than an established, character suburb. Current listings show houses make up 96% of the market, with apartments and units, land and townhouses each accounting for only a small sliver of stock. Expect contemporary brick-and-tile and rendered facades on standard suburban blocks, typical of Perth's outer-metro estates built from the mid-1990s onward.
This consistency in housing style suits buyers after turnkey, low-maintenance family homes, though it also means less variety for those seeking period character or higher-density living.
The property market
Ellenbrook's property market has been firmly on the move, with median house prices sitting at $852,000 after growth of 16.3% recently, a strong result for a suburb of its size and distance from the city. Units and townhouses remain comparatively affordable at a median of $555,000, though they represent only a small share of the market given the suburb's house-heavy composition.
Median weekly rent of $780 points to solid demand from tenants as well as owner-occupiers, underlining Ellenbrook's appeal as a growth corridor where both buyers and renters are competing for a limited, largely house-based supply. For those priced out of established inner and middle-ring suburbs, it continues to offer a relatively accessible entry point into house-and-land living within commuting distance of Perth.
Market snapshot
Ellenbrook property market
Median sale price
$852k
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$780
per week
Gross rental yield
4.8%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$705k
Median
$852k
Premium
$1.14m
Days on market
11
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
247
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +15.7% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Ellenbrook by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Ellenbrook, WA 6069.
Population
24,668
residents (2021)
Median age
32
years
Household income
$1,846
median, per week
Median rent
$350
per week
Median mortgage
$1,833
per month
Mortgage / income
23%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Ellenbrook
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Alta-1 College - Ellenbrook Campus
Recent results
Recently sold in Ellenbrook
$899k
7 Delmage Circle
Sold ~July 2026
$820k
109 Bordeaux Lane
Sold ~July 2026
$1.02m
79 Cumberland Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$890k
31 Withnell Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$825k
11 Cussington Way
Sold ~July 2026
$1.18m
7 Geographe Loop
Sold ~July 2026
$920k
93 Granesse Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$711k
10 Mia Court
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Ellenbrook suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Ellenbrook?
The median house price in Ellenbrook, WA is $852k for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 16.3%.
How much is rent in Ellenbrook?
The median weekly rent in Ellenbrook is around $780 per week.
Is Ellenbrook a good place to live?
Ellenbrook is an outer suburb and planned community in Perth, Western Australia, within the City of Swan local government area. Ellenbrook is an established residential suburb in WA, with a population of around 24,668 and 10 schools in the area.
What is the population of Ellenbrook?
Ellenbrook has a population of 24,668 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 32.
What schools are in Ellenbrook?
There are 10 schools in or near Ellenbrook, including Ellenbrook Christian College, Holy Cross College and Anne Hamersley Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Ellenbrook?
Properties in Ellenbrook take around 11 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Ellenbrook?
Entry-level properties in Ellenbrook start around $705k, while premium homes reach $1.14m.
What suburbs are near Ellenbrook?
Suburbs near Ellenbrook include Aveley, The Vines, Vines, Brook and Henley Brook.
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