Chidlow, WA 6556 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Chidlow is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6556, home to 1,821 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the York local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 44 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$380 /wk
Population1,821
Median age44
Area43 km²
To CBD44 km
LGAMundaring

Demographics

Population
1,821
Median age
44 years
Median household income
$1,971 /week
Median personal income
$818 /week
Median family income
$2,313 /week
Average household size
2.7
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Mundaring
Statistical region (SA4)
Perth - North East
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Hasluck
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$380 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,950
Rent share of household income
19%

Schools

  • Chidlow Primary School Primary · Government
  • Eastern Hills Senior High School Secondary · Government
  • Mount Helena Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 7 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 12 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Old Northam Rd After Tottenham St bus · 189 m
  • Willcox St After Lilydale Rd bus · 189 m
  • Old Northam Rd After Clifton St bus · 256 m
  • Memorial Av After Thomas St bus · 293 m
  • Old Northam Rd Before Northcote St bus · 361 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 3 cafés
  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 2 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Feb (32.1°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (18.0°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 755 mm
  • Reference station: Perth Airport, 32.1 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 41.7% of the 833 resolvable premises in Chidlow. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 15.4%
  • Fibre to the Node: 38.2%
  • Fixed Wireless: 41.7%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 4.8%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 22,223 across the Midland District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 6,905 theft, 6,006 violent offences, 2,591 property damage.

Figures cover the whole Midland District — the Western Australia Police Force publish counts at the district level.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Chidlow?

Chidlow (WA 6556) had 1,821 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 44. It sits within the Mundaring local government area.

What is the median rent in Chidlow?

The median advertised rent in Chidlow is $380/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Chidlow?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Chidlow covering government sectors. Nearest include: Chidlow Primary School (0.3 km), Eastern Hills Senior High School (4.9 km), Mount Helena Primary School (5.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Chidlow?

Chidlow is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (41.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Chidlow?

Across the surrounding area, 22,223 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (6,905), violent (6,006), property damage (2,591). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Chidlow?

In Chidlow, mean daily temperatures range from 12.2°C to 24.7°C and annual rainfall is 755 mm measured at the Perth Airport weather station (32.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Chidlow?

12 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Chidlow centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 7 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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