Ellenbrook vs The Vines
Ellenbrook (median $590,000) is roughly 26% cheaper to buy into than The Vines ($800,000).
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Ellenbrook and The Vines side by side
| Measure | Ellenbrook | The Vines |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $590,000 | $800,000 |
| Median unit | $417,750 | $452,500 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 73.0% | 89.0% |
| Renter occupied | 25.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 19 |
| Average ICSEA | 1009 | 1007 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 24,668 | 5,848 |
| Median age | 32 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 670 mm | 670 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.9°C | 32.9°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ellenbrook (1009) sits above The Vines (1007). The Vines skews owner-occupied (89%), Ellenbrook runs more rental-dense (73% owner).
- For buyers
- Ellenbrook is the lower entry point at $590,000 median, 26% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Ellenbrook edges out on average school ICSEA (1009 vs 1007).
Ellenbrook vs The Vines: common questions
Is Ellenbrook or The Vines cheaper to buy in?
Ellenbrook has the lower median house price at $590,000, roughly 26% below The Vines ($800,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Ellenbrook or The Vines have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ellenbrook scores 1009 vs 1007 in The Vines. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
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