Overall score
Ellenbrook
45.9/100
The Vines
33.4/100
Ellenbrook for retirees and investment; The Vines for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Ellenbrook
45.9/100
The Vines
33.4/100
Crime rate
Ellenbrook
43.1 / 1k
The Vines
43.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ellenbrook
245
The Vines
671
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 | 45.9/100 | 33.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 31.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.1 / 1k | 43.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 39 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 129 | 3 |
| Walkability | 80.0/100 | 4.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 245 | 671 |
| Green cover | 8.4% | 2.6% |
| 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-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Ellenbrook tends to lead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, while The Vines stands out for nearby cafés and amenities, plus stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Choose Ellenbrook if you are weighing families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools; lean toward The Vines for retirees.
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.