Located in Western Australia within the Swan local government area, Ellenbrook is a large suburb (postcode 6069). With a population of 24,668, the suburb has a mix of families and early-career residents with a median age of 32. Households earn a median income of $96K per year, with an average household size of 2.9 people. Recent annual estimates show population movement into the broader catchment, with population growth running at +4.0% year-on-year at the LGA level. WA employment has moved +1.1% year-on-year in the official Jobs and Skills Australia NERO series, which provides the broader jobs backdrop for this suburb. WA also had 31 Commonwealth-backed major projects under construction, 7 underway, and 16 in planning as at 2 October 2024, which is useful as a broader delivery backdrop rather than a suburb-specific project count. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, community & personal service, clerical & administrative. Employment in the area leans toward healthcare and retail trade. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.
The median house price in Ellenbrook is $590,000, having surged by 28.3% over the past year. Units have a median price of $418,000 (+26.6% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $700. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 6.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,833.
Ellenbrook is served by 10 schools, including 6 primary, 2 secondary, 2 combined. The average ICSEA score is 992, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 113 bus stops.
On the investment side, Ellenbrook shows a gross rental yield of approximately 6.2%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($590K/$951K), which can point to relative value. The price-to-income ratio of 6.1x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +28.3% year-on-year. Population growth of +4.0% year-on-year points to strong growth demand fundamentals. Building approvals have changed +0% year-on-year, indicating steady development activity.