The Vines vs Ellenbrook.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $800,000 and $590,000. Ellenbrook edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Ellenbrook (median $590,000) is roughly 36% cheaper to buy into than The Vines ($800,000).
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, 36% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Ellenbrook offers the higher gross rental yield (3.22% vs 2.37%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Ellenbrook edges out on average school ICSEA (1009 vs 1007).
Common questions
Is The Vines or Ellenbrook cheaper to buy in?
Ellenbrook has the lower median house price at $590,000, roughly 36% below The Vines ($800,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does The Vines or Ellenbrook 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, The Vines or Ellenbrook?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.22% in Ellenbrook vs 2.37% in The Vines. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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