Ellenbrook

Ellenbrook lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Nov 2025, AreaSearch estimates Ellenbrook's population at around 28,086, reflecting an increase of 3,418 people since the 2021 Census. The 2021 Census reported a population of 24,668 in the Ellenbrook statistical area (Lv2). This growth equates to 13.9%, exceeding the national average of 9.7%. AreaSearch's estimate is based on resident population data from June 2024 ERP release by ABS and additional validated new addresses since the Census date, totalling 27,770. The population density stands at 2,173 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Interstate migration contributed approximately 40.0% of overall population gains during recent periods in Ellenbrook (SA2).

AreaSearch projects an above median population growth for the area, with an expected increase of 5,114 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 18.1% over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Ellenbrook was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data indicates Ellenbrook has received around 182 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 912 homes. As of FY-26, 89 approvals have been recorded. The average new resident count per home built over these five years is 3.6. This demand outpaces supply, potentially influencing prices and buyer competition.

New dwellings are developed at an average cost of $358,000, which is moderately above regional levels. In FY-26, there have been $10.1 million in commercial approvals, indicating moderate commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Perth, Ellenbrook shows approximately half the construction activity per person but ranks among the 82nd percentile nationally.

New building activity consists of 98.0% standalone homes and 2.0% attached dwellings, maintaining Ellenbrook's traditional suburban character focused on family homes. With around 126 people per dwelling approval, Ellenbrook exhibits characteristics of a growth area. Future projections estimate Ellenbrook to add 5,080 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current development patterns suggest new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Ellenbrook has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

The performance of a region can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 27 such projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable among these are Swan Active Ellenbrook Recreation & Aquatic Centre, Housing Diversity Pipeline Ellenbrook, Stockland Vale Aveley, and Ellenbrook Station Precinct Improvement Scheme No. 1. The following list outlines those projects deemed most relevant.

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The employment landscape in Ellenbrook shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Ellenbrook has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, prominent manufacturing and industrial sectors, an unemployment rate of 5.1% as of September 2025, and an estimated employment growth of 1.7% over the past year. The area's working population is 15,629 residents, with an unemployment rate of 6.2%, which is 1.2% higher than Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation in Ellenbrook stands at 68.6%, slightly higher than Greater Perth's 65.2%. The leading employment industries among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Retail trade is particularly strong, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level, while professional & technical services have a limited presence at 4.1%, compared to the regional average of 8.2%. Employment opportunities in Ellenbrook appear limited locally, as indicated by the difference between the Census working population and resident population.

In the 12 months leading up to September 2025, employment increased by 1.7% while labour force grew by 2.5%, resulting in a rise of 0.7 percentage points in the unemployment rate. This contrasts with Greater Perth, where employment rose by 2.9% and unemployment increased marginally. State-level data from WA to November 25 shows employment contracted by 0.27%, with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project a growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Ellenbrook's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.9% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

The suburb of Ellenbrook's income level is below the national average according to AreaSearch data aggregated from the latest ATO figures for financial year ending June 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Ellenbrook was $54,695 and the average income stood at $65,458. In comparison, Greater Perth's median income was $60,748 and average income was $80,248. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year ending June 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $59,957 (median) and $71,755 (average). According to Census 2021 income data, Ellenbrook's household, family, and personal incomes are at the 56th percentile nationally. Income distribution shows that 39.5% of Ellenbrook's population (11,093 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, which is consistent with the surrounding region's 32.0%. High housing costs consume 18.4% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 53rd percentile nationally.

Ellenbrook is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Ellenbrook's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 89.4% houses and 10.6% other dwellings. In comparison, Perth metro had 89.1% houses and 10.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Ellenbrook stood at 15.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 59.4% and rented ones at 25.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,833, lower than Perth metro's $1,842. Median weekly rent in Ellenbrook was $350, compared to Perth metro's $340. Nationally, Ellenbrook's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Ellenbrook features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 78.4% of all households, including 41.0% couples with children, 20.8% couples without children, and 15.5% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 21.6%, with lone person households at 19.5% and group households comprising 2.2%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.8.

Educational attainment in Ellenbrook aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 15.6%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 42.6% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (31.2%). Educational participation is high, with 35.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 14.5% in primary, 9.9% in secondary, and 3.8% in tertiary education.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Ellenbrook has 144 active public transport stops, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 13 different routes, together facilitating 3,612 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents usually within 200 meters of the nearest stop.

On average, there are 516 trips per day across all routes, translating to roughly 25 weekly trips per individual stop.

Ellenbrook's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Ellenbrook residents have a relatively positive health profile, with low prevalence rates for common conditions compared to the general population, but higher than national averages among older and at-risk groups. Approximately 53% of Ellenbrook's total population (~14,938 people) has private health cover, slightly lower than Greater Perth's average of 55.3%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent conditions in the area, affecting 9.0% and 8.2% of residents respectively. Around 71.8% of Ellenbrook residents report being free from medical ailments, compared to 72.6% across Greater Perth. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 10.8%, with around 3,033 people falling into this age group, compared to Greater Perth's 12.6%. While health outcomes among seniors in Ellenbrook require more attention than the broader population, overall health indicators suggest a relatively positive picture for residents.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Ellenbrook was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Ellenbrook's population, as per the 2016 Census, was more linguistically diverse than most local areas, with 20.5% speaking a language other than English at home. Born overseas, 33.5% of Ellenbrook residents were recorded. Christianity was the predominant religion (42.1%).

Notably, the 'Other' religious category represented 2.5%, slightly higher than Greater Perth's 2.4%. In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (27.9%), Australian (23.3%), and Other (13.4%). Some ethnic groups showed significant differences: Maori was overrepresented at 2.1% compared to the regional average of 1.4%, South African at 1.2% vs 0.8%, and New Zealand at 1.2% vs 1.0%.

Ellenbrook hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Ellenbrook's median age is 32 years, notably younger than Greater Perth's average of 37 and the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Perth, Ellenbrook has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (16.6%) but fewer aged 65-74 (5.4%). Post-2021 Census data indicates the 15-24 age group grew from 13.3% to 14.5%, while the 55-64 cohort increased from 7.9% to 9.0%. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort declined from 18.2% to 16.6% and the 0-4 group dropped from 8.1% to 7.0%. By 2041, Ellenbrook's age profile is projected to change significantly. The 45-54 cohort is expected to grow by 29%, adding 1,012 residents to reach 4,551. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for the 35-44 and 5-14 cohorts.