Average rent in Ellenbrook, WA2026

Ellenbrook sits in the Swan local government area, 23km from the Perth CBD, with a population of around 19,011 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $350/week — above the Western Australia state median of $337/week. 25% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
19,011

ABS 2021

Median age
33
Distance to Perth
23 km
Households renting
25%
Separate houses
89%
Flats / apartments
2%
Born overseas
31%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Swan

Renting in Ellenbrook

Ellenbrook sits close to the Western Australia median, with renters typically paying $350/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $337/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 73% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 25% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (89%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 33 and a population of around 19,011. The most common occupation is Technicians and Trades Workers, and 31% of residents were born overseas. 23km from Perth, Ellenbrook is the kind of mid-market suburb that usually sees stable rent trajectories rather than rapid spikes — though state rent indices since 2021 are worth checking against your reported figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Ellenbrook?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Ellenbrook, WA was $350. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Ellenbrook rent compare to Western Australia?+
The Western Australia state median weekly rent was $337 at the 2021 Census, while Ellenbrook came in at $350 — 4% above. Ellenbrook sits 23km from Perth, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 89% separate houses and 2% flats).
Which suburbs near Ellenbrook have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Ellenbrook's $350/week (ABS 2021): Manning - Waterford, Cloverdale, Nollamara - Westminster. On the higher end, you've got Como, Busselton - East, Joondalup - Edgewater. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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