Ellenbrook at a glance
Median house
$590,000
Median unit
$417,750
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
24.7k
Median age 32
The brief
What to know about Ellenbrook.
The postcode for Ellenbrook is 6069 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
The median house price in Ellenbrook is $590,000.
Ellenbrook (6069) sits in the Swan region of Western Australia. The median house here is $590,000, below the Western Australia median of around $720K.
Ellenbrook has roughly 24,668 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Ellenbrook scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 777mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Perth Airport station, 35.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ellenbrook's population at 24,668, with a median age of 32. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 25% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
24,668
Median age
32
Family households
78%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $590,000 on a typical sale, below the Western Australia median. Units come in around $417,750, roughly 29% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $118,000. Prices are below the Western Australia median, which keeps Ellenbrook on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$590,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $417,750.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$365/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
25%
At a deeper level
$590,000
$417,750
24,668
Median age: 32
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.22% (median rent $365/wk against a $590,000 price tag). Units yield 4.36% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (25%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.22%
Based on $590,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.36%
Based on $417,750 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202673%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Ellenbrook.
Local schools for Ellenbrook
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Government School Catchment
Aveley Secondary College
Aveley North Primary School
Anne Hamersley Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
777 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Ellenbrook.
- What is the median house price in Ellenbrook?
- The median house price in Ellenbrook, WA 6069 is $590,000. The median unit price is $417,750.
- What is the Ellenbrook postcode?
- Ellenbrook is in the 6069 postcode, in WA, in the City of Swan region.
- Where is Ellenbrook?
- Ellenbrook is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6069. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the City of Swan region.
- What is the average rent in Ellenbrook?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $365, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Ellenbrook?
- There are 20 schools serving Ellenbrook on this page, including Aveley Secondary College, Aveley North Primary School, Anne Hamersley Primary School.
- How walkable is Ellenbrook?
- Ellenbrook has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Ellenbrook?
- Ellenbrook is close to Ellenbrook East, The Vines, Belhus, Upper Swan, Aveley.
- What is the population of Ellenbrook?
- The population of Ellenbrook is approximately 24,668 (2021 Census). The median age is 32.
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