Suburb report · WA 6069
Ellenbrook
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Population
27,292
Ellenbrook suburb profile
Who lives in Ellenbrook
Ellenbrook sits 25km from the Perth CBD. Ellenbrook is one of the most populous suburbs in Western Australia, with 27,292 residents, more than 99% of the state's suburbs. By population it is number 2 of 270 suburbs within 40km of the Perth CBD. At a median age of 33, Ellenbrook is among the youngest fifth of Western Australian suburbs. Against the 270 suburbs within 40km of the Perth CBD, it is older than 28 and younger than 235.
Income and home ownership
At $104,200, household income here sits in the middle band for Western Australia. Among the 270 suburbs within 40km of the Perth CBD, 162 report a higher median household income. Tenure is balanced for Western Australia: 74.8% owner-occupied and 25.2% renting. Among suburbs within 40km of the Perth CBD, 119 have a lower share of owner-occupiers than Ellenbrook.
Household mix
At the 2021 Census, 8,056 households lived in Ellenbrook, more than in 99% of Western Australian suburbs. The household mix leans to families: families with children 57.5%, couples without children 20.8%, people living alone 19.4% and group households 2.2%. Of the 270 suburbs within 40km of the Perth CBD, 33 have a higher share of families with children and 235 a lower one. The share of families with children, 57.5%, is higher than in 91% of Western Australian suburbs. Couples without children are scarce at 20.8%, fewer than in 91% of Western Australian suburbs.
Housing supply
160 new dwellings were approved across the Ellenbrook statistical area in the year to June 2025, 27% above its 2020 to 2024 average of 126 a year. The Ellenbrook statistical area had 21,882 residents in 2025 and covers only part of Ellenbrook. That is 7.3 approvals per 1,000 residents of that area, heavier than 70% of Western Australian statistical areas. The busiest year for approvals since 2020 was 2024, with 192, and the quietest was 2020, with 77.
Population trend
From 2020 to 2025, the Ellenbrook statistical area put on 11.6% more residents, against 12.3% for Western Australia as a whole. The median Western Australian statistical area grew 9.7% over the same 5 years, 1.9 points slower than this one. That rate is faster than 62% of Western Australian statistical areas. The fastest single year was to 2023, at 3.3%, and the slowest to 2021, at 0.9%.
Against its neighbours
The sharpest contrast among the nearby suburbs is Brabham, where the owner-occupied share is 88.2% compared with 74.8% here. On the owner-occupied share, Beechboro comes closest to Ellenbrook: 74.4% against 74.8%. Aveley, 2km away, has 16,655 residents and a median household income of $122,300.
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ABS Data by Region to 2025, on ABS Census 2021 suburb baselineHousehold Mix Census 2021
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This report is market intelligence prepared by Chase Wealth Australia for general information only. Figures are statistical estimates for the suburb, not valuations of any individual property, and do not constitute financial or credit advice. Consider your circumstances and seek professional advice before acting. Demographic figures are sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census 2021 (licensed CC BY 4.0) where available.