Overall score
Bullsbrook
41.5/100
Ellenbrook
45.9/100
Bullsbrook vs Ellenbrook, WA Suburb Comparison
Ellenbrook for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BullsbrookEllenbrook
Crime rate
Bullsbrook
43.1 / 1k
Ellenbrook
43.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bullsbrook
92
Ellenbrook
245
Population
Bullsbrook
5,605
Ellenbrook
24,668
Metric leadBullsbrook 0Ellenbrook 93 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesEllenbrook
- Best for investmentEllenbrook
- Best for best valueEllenbrook
- Best for best schoolsEllenbrook
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Bullsbrook | Ellenbrook |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.5/100 | 45.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.5/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.1 / 1k | 43.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 39 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 129 |
| Walkability | 59.0/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 92 | 245 |
| Planning activity | 2 | — |
| Green cover | 4.2% | 8.4% |
| Population | 5,605 | 24,668 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Bullsbrook reads as a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace; Ellenbrook is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby. Bullsbrook sits among greener hillside streets, while Ellenbrook keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Bullsbrook tends to lead on well-served by public transport and an emerging neighbourhood, while Ellenbrook stands out for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Ellenbrook, while Bullsbrook remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.