Ellenbrook vs Upper Swan
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Upper Swan (1010) sits above Ellenbrook (1009). Upper Swan skews owner-occupied (88%), Ellenbrook runs more rental-dense (73% owner).
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Ellenbrook and Upper Swan side by side
| Measure | Ellenbrook | Upper Swan |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $590,000 | – |
| Median unit | $417,750 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 73.0% | 88.0% |
| Renter occupied | 25.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1009 | 1010 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 20 |
| Population | 24,668 | 549 |
| Median age | 32 | 52 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 670 mm | 684 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.9°C | 33.0°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
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- 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
- Upper Swan edges out on average school ICSEA (1010 vs 1009).
Ellenbrook vs Upper Swan: common questions
Does Ellenbrook or Upper Swan have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Upper Swan scores 1010 vs 1009 in Ellenbrook. 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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