Lower Chittering, WA 6084 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Lower Chittering is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6084, home to 2,408 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Chittering local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 42 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,408
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $2,612 /week
- Median personal income
- $904 /week
- Median family income
- $2,682 /week
- Average household size
- 3.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Chittering
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Western Australia - Wheat Belt
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Pearce
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $463 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,271
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Immaculate Heart College
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 restaurant
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (33.6°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.9°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 672 mm
- Reference station: Geraldton Airport, 7.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 94.7% of the 847 resolvable premises in Lower Chittering. 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.
- Fixed Wireless: 94.7%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 5.3%
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.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lower Chittering?
Lower Chittering (WA 6084) had 2,408 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Chittering local government area.
What is the median rent in Lower Chittering?
The median advertised rent in Lower Chittering is $463/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Lower Chittering?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Lower Chittering covering independent sectors. Nearest include: Immaculate Heart College (2.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Lower Chittering?
Lower Chittering is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (94.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Lower Chittering?
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 Lower Chittering?
In Lower Chittering, mean daily temperatures range from 12.3°C to 25.3°C and annual rainfall is 672 mm measured at the Geraldton Airport weather station (7.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
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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