Priority 1
Provide more support and social activities for young people
The most recent version of the Ellenbrook Local Area Plan was adopted in April 2023.
The plan highlights the priorities of the community identified during the consultation period. It also creates a roadmap for the City to plan for and deliver outcomes that meet the aspirations and needs of the community.
Community snapshot
Community priorities
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Priority 2
Protect and retain trees and the natural environment
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Priority 3
Increasing visibility of safety and crime prevention initiatives
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Priority 4
Promote Ellenbrook to increase business and service attraction
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Priority 5
Attract local support services in Ellenbrook
Area wide updates 2025
The new Ninja Warrior course at Holdsworth Park is now open to the public (September 2025).
Funded through the Aveley Community Reserve budget, the project was selected as a key priority by residents during community consultations .
The playspace provides a more challenging course designed for children aged 8–14 years. Ellenbrook Youth Centre runs drop in sessions for 12-18 year olds four afternoons a week and drop in sessions for 18-25 year olds four days a week.
The centre also delivers a range of strucutred programs and school holiday activities.
The City is progressing its draft Tree Protection and Management Local Planning Policy which aims to clarify which trees should be protected by defining what counts as a protected tree and requiring developers to submit management plans for these trees at all stages of planning and development.
Public consultation was held from June to July in 2025 with a Council decision expected to be made in November 2025.
The City’s Community Safety Plan 2024–2028, adopted by Council in June 2024, outlines a coordinated approach to creating a safer, more connected and resilient community.
The plan focuses on prevention, preparedness and collaboration, working closely with residents, businesses, community groups and key agencies to address local safety issues.
Through initiatives such as crime prevention, emergency management, community education and safer public spaces, the plan provides a framework to reduce risks, support vulnerable groups and enhance overall wellbeing across the City.
The City promoted business investment in Ellenbrook through it’s recently completed investment sheets.
These were updated and re-launched in 2024/25 and included deployment on a new City investment website. The City also delivered it’s first Jobs Expo in Ellenbrook in 2025 assisting jobseekers and employers.
