Ellenbrook, WA 6069 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Ellenbrook is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6069, home to 24,668 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Swan local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 24 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$350 /wk
Population24,668
Median age32
Area12.9 km²
To CBD24 km
LGASwan

Demographics

Population
24,668
Median age
32 years
Median household income
$1,846 /week
Median personal income
$840 /week
Median family income
$2,065 /week
Average household size
2.9
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Swan
Statistical region (SA4)
Perth - North East
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Pearce
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$350 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,833
Rent share of household income
19%

Schools

  • Ellenbrook Secondary College Secondary · Government
  • Ellenbrook Christian College Combined · Independent
  • Holy Cross College Combined · Independent
  • Arbor Grove Primary School Primary · Government
  • Ellenbrook Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 33 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 88 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • The Parkway After Villa Pass bus · 125 m
  • Main St Before Tome Wy bus · 240 m
  • Main St After The Promenade bus · 242 m
  • Main St Before The Promenade bus · 249 m
  • Ellenbrook Stn Platform 1 train · 314 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 7 cafés
  • 29 restaurants
  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 123 parks and reserves
  • 2 gyms and fitness centres
  • 4 libraries
  • 6 supermarkets
  • 19 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (33.6°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (17.9°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 672 mm
  • Reference station: Geraldton Airport, 11.4 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 41.3% of the 6,384 resolvable premises in Ellenbrook. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 41.3%
  • Fibre to the Curb: 12.4%
  • Fibre to the Building: 6.7%
  • Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 35.8%
  • Fibre to the Node: 3.8%
  • Fixed Wireless: 0.1%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 22,223 across the Midland District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 6,905 theft, 6,006 violent offences, 2,591 property damage.

Figures cover the whole Midland District — the Western Australia Police Force publish counts at the district level.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Ellenbrook?

Ellenbrook (WA 6069) had 24,668 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 32. It sits within the Swan local government area.

What is the median rent in Ellenbrook?

The median advertised rent in Ellenbrook is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Ellenbrook?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Ellenbrook covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Ellenbrook Secondary College (0.4 km), Ellenbrook Christian College (0.8 km), Holy Cross College (1.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Ellenbrook?

Ellenbrook is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (41.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Ellenbrook?

Across the surrounding area, 22,223 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (6,905), violent (6,006), property damage (2,591). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Ellenbrook?

In Ellenbrook, mean daily temperatures range from 12.3°C to 25.3°C and annual rainfall is 672 mm measured at the Geraldton Airport weather station (11.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Ellenbrook?

90 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Ellenbrook centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 33 bus stops, 2 train stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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