THE recently approved North Ellenbrook West district structure plan (DSP) will facilitate the creation of between 5000 and 6500 dwellings in the North Ellenbrook area over the next 20 years.

The housing development is part of the federal government’s 100,000 homes for first home buyers initiative being rolled out to deliver more than 34,000 new homes, including 11,000 exclusively for first home buyers.

The funding, in partnership with the WA state government, is part of a $4.7 billion investment in housing and homelessness measures in the 2026-27 state Budget.

This includes a joint investment of $522 million in the Housing Enabling Infrastructure Fund to deliver the critical power and water infrastructure needed to unlock new housing.

According to Planning, Housing and Works Minister John Carey a further $694.3m will be invested for land development works at Metronet station precincts including Ellenbrook and Wanneroo, and across metropolitan and regional WA.

Together, these two investments are expected to unlock more than 7500 homes for first home buyers and tens of thousands of lots over the long term.

The agreement will also include $375m for a new state-led ‘build to sell’ program which will see the construction of up to 500 new homes exclusively for first home buyers.

Ellenbrook, Aveley and The Vines community group member Phil Bennett said the North Ellenbrook West DSP was good news given the current housing situation and he hoped it would have a lowering effect on house prices.

“The announcement is not surprising given that the whole area has been earmarked for many years,” Mr Bennett said.

“Having the Northlink extension to Tonkin Highway has opened the area substantially and development will move forward quickly because of that.

“We’ve already lost the ‘country village vibe’ that Ellenbrook had a decade ago and looking at the services available we have grown to be a regional centre.”

He said he would like to see more homes ‘built to rent’ as rents in the area were skyrocketing.

“We’ve been here for 16 years now, raised three kids and seen a lot of change,” Mr Bennett said.

“There are plenty of parks, a wide range of shops and services, the Ellenbrook train station and the upcoming Swan Active Ellenbrook development, which should be a great boost for the community.

“Tonkin Highway makes north-south travel easier while Gnangara Road improves east-west access - overall, it is a highly desirable place to live.”

Minister Carey said North Ellenbrook was a priority growth corridor with development expected to occur progressively over the next two decades and initial development anticipated from late-2027.

“The North Ellenbrook West DSP provides the planning framework for future housing, infrastructure and community facilities, including open space, schools and local services,” Mr Carey said.