Overall score
Bullsbrook
53.1/100
Ellenbrook
63.4/100
Bullsbrook vs Ellenbrook, WA suburb comparison
Ellenbrook for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BullsbrookEllenbrook
Crime rate
Bullsbrook
1480.9 / 1k
Ellenbrook
348.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bullsbrook
31
Ellenbrook
84
Population
Bullsbrook
5,605
Ellenbrook
24,668
Metric leadBullsbrook 0Ellenbrook 91 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesEllenbrook
- Best for familiesEllenbrook
- 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 | 53.1/100 | 63.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 1480.9 / 1k | 348.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 39 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 129 |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 61.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 31 | 84 |
| Planning activity | 2 | — |
| 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 improving crime trends, while Ellenbrook stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Ellenbrook, while Bullsbrook remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.