Ellenbrook Suburb Profile

Is Ellenbrook a good suburb? Discover why Ellenbrook, WA, 6069 is the country’s most awarded planned development – and your ideal community.
  • $644k

    Median House Price

  • $650pw

    Median Rental Price

  • 24.7k

    Population

  • 8.9k

    Total Dwellings

    Ellenbrook, in Western Australia’s world-renowned Swan Valley region, is a community unlike any other. Over 30 years of thoughtful planning and development have seen this area transform from a quarry to a flourishing suburb. Comprised of eight villages and the vibrant Ellenbrook Town Centre, with convenient connections to Perth CBD, this master-planned community offers affordable living in a place you’ll love.

    Today, Ellenbrook is Australia’s most-awarded planned development; a connected, convenient, and comfortable place to call home.

    Key Statistics

    • Ellenbrook post code: 6069
    • Local Government: City of Swan
    • Land area: 13.1 km²
    • Freestanding houses: 89.3%
    • Medium density housing: 9.0%
    • High density housing: 1.6%

    Demographic highlights

      Ellenbrook Greater Perth
    Median Age 32 37
    Median weekly household income $1,846 $1,865
    Households with mortgage 58.2% 41.9%
    Households renting 24.6% 26.6%
    Family households 78.1% 71.5%
    Couples with children 51.4% 45.7%
    Persons born overseas 36.9% 40.5%
    Diploma or University qualification 22.5% 16.9%
    Trade qualification (Certificate III or IV) 22.5% 16.9%
    Unemployment rate 6.0% 5.3%

    Demographic Data Source - ABS Census 2021

    Byford Investment and expansion

    Byford’s population has nearly doubled in a decade, from around 15,000 people in 2016* to an estimated 24,500 in 2025**. It’s estimated that the population will double again to over 48,000 people by 2046**. To meet the transport needs of this rapidly expanding area, the State and Federal governments are investing heavily in infrastructure.

    As part of the $885 million Metronet program, the Armadale rail line is being extended to Byford. The station is scheduled to open in 2025. Roads are also getting a major upgrade, with $775 million being invested to extend the Tonkin Highway. Byford is already well connected, being an easy 15-minute drive from the Freeway which spans Perth from north to south. With an investment of over $1.5 billion in transportation links, it’s only going to get even better.

    *ABS Census All Persons QuickStats 
    **forecast.id as of January 2025

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Looking to buy land in Ellenbrook?

    Ellenbrook is an established and connected community in Perth’s rapidly developing north-east region. This highly-awarded development is designed to offer families, young couples, and individuals a safe and welcoming place to call home. Discover Ellenbrook’s final land releases. 

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