Ellenbrook Masterplanned Community
Satterley Property Group (Formerly LWP) and DevelopmentWA
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Perth, Western Australia
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1995 - ongoing
1200ha total development area
35,000+ current residents (projected 70,000 by 2036)
60+ parks and playgrounds
31 min train ride to Perth CBD via Metronet
Challenges
- Greenfield complexity: Required significant infrastructure investment and long-term phasing across multiple decades.
- Community integration: Needed to foster a sense of place and belonging from the outset in a previously undeveloped area.
- Sustainability at scale: Balancing affordability with environmental performance and future adaptability.
- Transport access: Initially isolated, requiring long-term planning for public transport integration.
Solutions
- Village-based planning: A unique structure of eight walkable villages, each with its own identity, connected to a central town centre.
- Water-sensitive urban design: Early adoption of swales, retention basins, and native landscaping to manage stormwater and enhance amenity.
- Social infrastructure: Strategic placement of schools, parks, and community centres to support multigenerational living and social cohesion.
- Transport connectivity: Integration of the Ellenbrook Metronet station, reducing car dependency and improving regional access.
Highlights
- National recognition: Winner of two major awards in 2025 for excellence in masterplanning.
- Inclusive design: Housing options from 80m2 compact urban lots to traditional family blocks, supporting diverse demographics and life stages.
- Community-first approach: $3.5M Community Trust Fund supporting local initiatives, events, and partnerships.
- Sustainable legacy: 5-Star Green Star – Communities rating and a model for future suburban development.
