Ellenbrook

Ellenbrook is a new but rapidly growing suburb north off Gnangara Road, near Henley Brook. As recently as around 1990, this suburb simply did not exist, not even a single road. Ellenbrook obtains its name from the nearby Ellen Brook which is a small tributary of the Swan River. Ellen Brook was named after Ellen Stirling, wife of Governor James Stirling. So great is the recent local expansion that a spur rail passenger line out of Bassendean is being considered

Ellenbrook - Shops

It has been a long time - probably years - since I entered Ellenbrook. It has certainly grown. This is one of the entrances to the new and vast shopping centre. It looks sparkling with lots of room and pleasant inside. July 2011. Photos Ref: ELLN001

Ellenbrook - Library

This is on the corner of Main Street and Library Avenue, in the "newer" section of Ellenbrook, built a little to the west of the original housing area and shops. This is the library. July 2011. Photos Ref: ELLN002

Ellenbrook - Secondary College

Still on Main Street this is part of Ellenbrook Secondary College that faces this road. Main Street is an extension of Pinaster Parade which runs down to Gnangara Road. July 2011. Photos Ref: ELLN003

Ellenbrook - Secondary College

Another photograph of the Secondary College - a rather fine looking piece of architecture. July 2011. Photos Ref: ELLN004

Ellenbrook - New Apartments

New apartments being constructed near the main shopping centre. Nice view through the ornamental boat on the side of the road. July 2011. Photos Ref: ELLN005

Ellenbrook - New Apartments

Here is a closer view of the apartments under construction. This suburb is charging ahead. Now I understand why there is talk of the need for a passenger rail spur out to here. July 2011. Photos Ref: ELLN006

Ellenbrook - The Dome

The main street of the new shopping area looking a lot like Joondalup with the buildings mostly made of pre-fabricated prop-ups. This is the local Dome. July 2011. Photos Ref: ELLN007

Ellenbrook - The Brook Hotel

The Brook Bar and Bistro at 11 Main Street, Ellenbrook. July 2011. Photos Ref: ELLN008

Ellenbrook - Houses at Wood Lake

Moving east to what I term "Old Ellenbrook". These fine houses sit overlooking Wood Lake - a very peaceful and picturesque locale. July 2011. Photos Ref: ELLN009

Ellenbrook - Bridge at Wood Lake

Wood Lake is dotted with many a small gazebo around the shore, an island duck-haven, and this bridge which connects to a small island which offers great lake views. July 2011. Photos Ref: ELLN010

Ellenbrook - Waterfall at Wood Lake

Yet again at Wood Lake, a small waterfall bubbles from another (higher) part of the lake into this one. The planning, building and maintenance of this lake and park is a credit to all those involved. July 2011. Photos Ref: ELLN011

Ellenbrook - Bike Shop

The "old" Ellenbrook shops complete with this bike shop. This is on Highpoint and Woodlake Boulevards. July 2011. Photos Ref: ELLN012

Ellenbrook - Houses

A row of houses all of more or less the same design along this street. Nonetheless they all look beautifully maintained as are their street surroundings. July 2011. Photos Ref: ELLN013

Ellenbrook - Metronet Station

The new Ellenbrook Station which opened to the public on 09 December 2024. It took all of 16 minutes to get here from Bayswater. It would be hard to equal that on the roads. Nice trip, plenty of room in a 3-set B-Class. This line is restricted to 3-4 car consists as station platforms south of Bayswater are too short accommodate the 6 car sets, which completely rules out the new C-class rail sets being assembled at Midland as they can't be decoupled into threes. February 2025 - Photos Ref: ELLN014

Ellenbrook - Metronet Station

Trackside view here. Possibly a little smaller and more open than its southern neighbours. This is right in the middle of Ellenbrook, a boon for the townsfolk. The Brook Bar and Bistro etc are so close you could easily walk here. Speaking of futures, I see that there is a corridor of land set aside for some rail extension one day. Good thinking. Photo - February 2025 - Photos Ref: ELLN015

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