Ellenbrook
Statistical Area - sa2

Population growth drivers in Ellenbrook are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Ellenbrook's population was 21,419 as of November 2025, according to AreaSearch's analysis. This figure reflects a growth of 2,408 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 19,011. The increase is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 21,254 in June 2024 and 451 new addresses validated since the Census date. Ellenbrook's population density was 1,532 persons per square kilometer as of November 2025. This growth rate (12.7%) exceeded the national average (8.9%), making Ellenbrook a growth leader in its region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 39.5% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch uses ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Ellenbrook is projected to have above median population growth, with an expected increase of 3,742 persons by 2041, reflecting a 16.7% total increase over the 17-year period.

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

Ellenbrook has received approximately 134 dwelling approvals annually. Between FY2021 and FY2025671 homes were approved, with an additional 38 approved in FY2026 to date. On average, each dwelling has accommodated 2.9 new residents per year over the past five financial years.

The average expected construction cost value of new homes is $258,000. In FY2026, there have been $10.1 million in commercial approvals. Compared to Greater Perth, Ellenbrook has roughly half the building activity per person but ranks among the 84th percentile nationally for building activity, which has increased recently.

New developments consist of 97% detached houses and 3% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's suburban character. There are approximately 121 people per dwelling approval in Ellenbrook, indicating a growing market. By 2041, Ellenbrook is projected to gain 3,577 residents. At current development rates, new housing supply should meet demand comfortably, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Ellenbrook has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 39thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 20 projects that may impact this area. Key projects include Swan Active Ellenbrook Recreation & Aquatic Centre, Ellenbrook LFR Centre, Ellenbrook Community Hub, and Ellenbrook Station Precinct Improvement Scheme No. 1. The following list details those most relevant.

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

Ellenbrook's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs with manufacturing and industrial sectors prominent. The unemployment rate was 5.2% as of June 2024, with an estimated employment growth of 3.5%.

As of June 2025, 11,754 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, 1.3% higher than Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is 67.2%, slightly above Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key employment industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Retail trade stands out with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical services are under-represented at 4.0% compared to Greater Perth's 8.2%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 3.5%, while labour force grew by 4.1%, leading to a 0.6 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment growth of 3.7% and labour force growth of 3.8%, with a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment rate. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest that Ellenbrook's local employment could grow by approximately 5.9% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to Ellenbrook's current employment mix.

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

Ellenbrook's median income among taxpayers was $53,369 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $63,859 during the same period. These figures compare to Greater Perth's median and average incomes of $58,380 and $78,020 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Ellenbrook would be approximately $60,947 (median) and $72,927 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Ellenbrook clustered around the 54th percentile nationally. The data showed that 38.5% of residents (8,246 people) fell into the $1,500 - $2,999 income bracket, which was similar to the broader area where 32.0% occupied this bracket. High housing costs consumed 17.7% of income in Ellenbrook, but strong earnings placed disposable income at the 54th percentile.

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

Ellenbrook's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 89.1% houses and 10.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), mirroring Perth metro's distribution. Home ownership in Ellenbrook stood at 17.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 57.1% and rented ones at 25.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,800, lower than Perth metro's $1,842. Median weekly rent was $350, slightly higher than 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 account for 78.1% of all households, including 40.5% couples with children, 21.5% couples without children, and 15.1% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 21.9%, with lone person households at 19.7% 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.

Ellenbrook shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

The area's university qualification rate is 15.4%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 42.1% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (30.9%).

Educational participation is high, with 34.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 14.1% in primary education, 10.1% in secondary education, and 3.7% pursuing tertiary education. There are nine schools operating within Ellenbrook, educating approximately 5,985 students. The area has typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 996) with balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes five primary, two secondary, and two K-12 schools. Ellenbrook functions as an education hub with 27.9 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 15.7, attracting students from surrounding communities. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

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

Ellenbrook has 123 active public transport stops, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 13 different routes, collectively facilitating 3,137 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents, on average, located 216 meters from the nearest stop.

Services run approximately 448 times daily across all routes, translating to about 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

Health data for Ellenbrook indicates a relatively positive health profile with a low prevalence of common health conditions among its general population. However, the prevalence is higher than the national average among older, at-risk cohorts.

The rate of private health cover in Ellenbrook is approximately 51% of the total population (~10,966 people), slightly lower than the Greater Perth average of 54.1%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 8.9% and 8.3% of residents respectively. A total of 70.5% of Ellenbrook residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.6% across Greater Perth. The area has 12.2% of residents aged 65 and over (2,623 people). Health outcomes among seniors in Ellenbrook present some challenges that require more attention than the broader population.

Ellenbrook was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Ellenbrook's population showed higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 19.2% speaking a language other than English at home and 33.0% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Ellenbrook, accounting for 42.5% of its population. The 'Other' religious category comprised 2.5%, slightly higher than Greater Perth's 2.4%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (28.4%), Australian (23.7%), and Other (12.4%). Notably, Maori (2.0%) and South African (1.3%) ethnicities were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 1.4% and 0.8%, respectively, while New Zealand ethnicity was also somewhat higher at 1.2%.

Ellenbrook's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

Ellenbrook's median age is 33, making it younger than Greater Perth's figure of 37 and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Ellenbrook has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (15.8%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (5.9%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the 55-64 age group has increased from 8.5% to 9.9%, while the 15-24 cohort rose from 13.6% to 14.9%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group declined from 17.7% to 15.8%, and the 0-4 age group dropped from 7.4% to 6.3%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic shifts in Ellenbrook. The 65-74 age cohort is projected to grow by 57%, adding 719 residents to reach a total of 1,985. Meanwhile, both the 35-44 and 5-14 age groups are expected to decrease in number.