Overall score
Ellenbrook
63.4/100
The Vines
41.0/100
Ellenbrook for families and investment; The Vines for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Ellenbrook
63.4/100
The Vines
41.0/100
Crime rate
Ellenbrook
348.0 / 1k
The Vines
1618.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ellenbrook
84
The Vines
9
Population
Ellenbrook
24,668
The Vines
5,848
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Ellenbrook | The Vines |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63.4/100 | 41.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 40.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 348.0 / 1k | 1618.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 39 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 129 | 3 |
| Walkability | 61.0/100 | 4.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 84 | 9 |
| Population | 24,668 | 5,848 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 9/10 |
Ellenbrook is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, while The Vines is a well-connected metro mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel. Ellenbrook sits in a middle-ring position, whereas The Vines is further out with more breathing room.
Ellenbrook tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while The Vines stands out for stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Choose Ellenbrook if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward The Vines for retirees.