Side by sideSuburb comparison

Ellenbrook vs Upper Swan.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Upper Swan edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

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).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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).

Common questionsEllenbrook 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.

The numbers behind the take

Ellenbrook
Metric
Upper Swan

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$365/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$365/wk
$350/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$300/wk
73.0%
Owner occupied
88.0%
25.0%
Renter occupied
10.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
20
24,668
Population
549
32
Median age
52

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1009
Avg ICSEA
1010

Climate

777 mm
Annual rainfall
777 mm
31.7°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.7°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).