Chidlow, WA: suburb profile

The population of Chidlow WA is 1,821 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Chidlow is $818 per week ($42,536 per year). Median rent in Chidlow is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). Chidlow has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Chidlow has a population density of 42 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Chidlow is England. The most common religion is No religion (58.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Chidlow is $1,950.

Population
1,821
Census 2021
Median income
$818/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$380/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
44years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Chidlow vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Chidlow is $818 a week, in line with the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 332nd of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $380 a week, $60 more than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 19.3% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 44, 3 years older than in the typical WA suburb (41).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureChidlowTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$818/wk$806/wk +1%$766/wk
Household income$1,971/wk$1,722/wk +14%$1,637/wk
Rent$380/wk$320/wk +19%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,950/mo$1,759/mo +11%$1,733/mo
Median age4441 +3 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.3%18.6% +0.6 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Chidlow, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Chidlow Population

1,821 residents at the 2021 Census.

Chidlow Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$818/wk
$42,536 per year
Ranked 3,285 of 14,663
Median Rent
$380/wk
$1,647 per month
Ranked 2,445 of 14,663
Median Age
44years
6 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,950/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Chidlow Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,971/wk
Median rent $380/wk
Rent to income 19.3%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Chidlow against your income

About $8,541 a month
Median rent $380/wk
Left after rent $1,591/wk
Rent share 19.3%

Chidlow Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
968
avg ICSEA score
132
total students
Chidlow Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 132 students
968
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Chidlow Map

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Chidlow, Western Australia: 31.8526°S, 116.2714°E

Chidlow Schools (1)

People in Chidlow

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.3% (937) Female 48.7% (888)

Population Density

42
people per km²
1,821 people · 43.0 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,313
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
10.8%
New Zealand
2.7%
South Africa
0.9%
Scotland
0.7%
India
0.7%
Philippines
0.7%
United States of America
0.7%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Afrikaans
0.4%
French
0.3%
Spanish
0.3%
Russian
0.3%
Italian
0.2%
Filipino
0.2%
German
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
48.2%
Australian
43.3%
Scottish
11.1%
Irish
8.8%
Italian
3.8%
German
2.3%
Dutch
2.3%
Welsh
1.6%
Australian Aboriginal
1.6%
New Zealander
1.5%
French
1.0%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
58.6%
Anglican
13.0%
Catholic
9.4%
Not stated
8.8%
Christian (other)
2.1%
Uniting Church
1.4%
Baptist
1.0%
Presbyterian and Reformed
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
49.5% 753
Separated
3.4% 52
Divorced
9.8% 149
Widowed
3.8% 58
Never married
33.4% 508

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
39.8%
Couple: no children
28.3%
Couple: no children under 15
18.8%
One parent: children under 15
7.0%
One parent: no children under 15
6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
19.8%
2 persons
37.2%
3 persons
16.7%
4 persons
14.8%
5 persons
7.6%
6+ persons
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Chidlow

Housing Tenure

Of the 652 occupied private dwellings in Chidlow at the 2021 Census, 10.3% were rented, 30.5% owned outright and 56.3% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.8% 5 dwellings
Owned outright
30.5% 199 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
56.3% 367 dwellings
Rented
10.3% 67 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.1% 14 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.1%
2 bedrooms
7.9%
3 bedrooms
35.7%
4 bedrooms
44.8%
5 bedrooms
8.2%
6+ bedrooms
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.3%
$300-$449/mo
2.7%
$450-$599/mo
1.2%
$600-$799/mo
2.7%
$800-$999/mo
4.8%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
12.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
15.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
30.2%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
16.8%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

1 vehicle
21.3%
2 vehicles
36.1%
3 vehicles
23.2%
4+ vehicles
19.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Chidlow

Employment

Employed full-time
39.7% 539 people
Employed part-time
24.1% 327 people
Unemployed
2.9% 40 people
Not in labour force
33.3% 452 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
22.8%
Professionals
21.3%
Community & Personal Service
16.4%
Managers
11.9%
Clerical & Administrative
11.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
8.0%
Labourers
5.0%
Sales Workers
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.6%
$1-$149/wk
0.9%
$150-$299/wk
1.4%
$300-$399/wk
2.1%
$400-$499/wk
4.9%
$500-$649/wk
3.5%
$650-$799/wk
4.7%
$800-$999/wk
6.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
7.0%
$4,000+/wk
13.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.4%
$1-$149/wk
4.6%
$150-$299/wk
5.6%
$300-$399/wk
3.7%
$400-$499/wk
3.6%
$500-$649/wk
3.2%
$650-$799/wk
7.1%
$800-$999/wk
9.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
12.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.0%
$3,500+/wk
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.2%
Did not go to work
17.2%
Car (passenger)
4.1%
Truck
2.2%
Bus
1.6%
Other
1.4%
Walked only
0.8%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
53.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
28.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
14.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.0%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
53.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.9%
Bachelor Degree
17.4%
Postgraduate Degree
4.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.4%
Certificate I/II
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Engineering
26.9%
Management & Commerce
16.1%
Society & Culture
11.8%
Health
11.1%
Education
9.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.3%
Architecture & Building
5.8%
Agriculture & Environment
4.3%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.8%
Creative Arts
2.9%
Information Technology
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Secondary: Government
33.0%
Primary: Government
24.1%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
12.4%
Vocational Education
11.5%
Pre-school
7.8%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
7.5%
Primary: Catholic
2.6%
Secondary: Catholic
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
90.2%
Has need for assistance
4.9%
Need for assistance not stated
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
196
Asthma
80
Arthritis
64
Heart disease
38
Lung condition
37
Diabetes
30
Cancer
20
Stroke
8
Kidney disease
7
Dementia
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.2% 188
Did not provide
86.8% 1,235

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
18.7% 268
Not a volunteer
81.3% 1,167

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
3.8% 55
Never served
96.2% 1,380

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
28.0%
1 child
13.7%
2 children
30.9%
3 children
18.4%
4 children
7.2%
5+ children
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
9
1951: 1960
18
1961: 1970
76
1971: 1980
63
1981: 1990
57
1991: 2000
40
2001: 2010
85
2011: 2015
44
2016
4
2017
4
2019
3
2020
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

8.5%
moved in the last year
31.6%
moved in the last 5 years
3.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
65.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,568
Moved from WA
111
Moved: same area (SA2)
23
Moved from overseas
5

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
24.3%
5: 14 hours
32.0%
15: 29 hours
14.1%
30+ hours
11.3%
Did not do domestic work
18.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
72.1%
Step family: no other children
21.5%
Blended family: no other children
4.6%
Intact family: other children present
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Harvey
Income: $742/wk Rent: $280/wk $100/wk less rent
Bakers Hill
Income: $697/wk Rent: $310/wk $70/wk less rent
Chittering
Income: $828/wk Rent: $335/wk $45/wk less rent
Mount Nasura
Income: $772/wk Rent: $345/wk $35/wk less rent
Beachlands
Income: $735/wk Rent: $200/wk $180/wk less rent
Beresford
Income: $868/wk Rent: $250/wk $130/wk less rent
Binningup
Income: $809/wk Rent: $300/wk $80/wk less rent
Pink Lake
Income: $851/wk Rent: $300/wk $80/wk less rent

Suburbs near Chidlow

The closest suburb to Chidlow is Mount Helena, 5.5 km away.

Mount Helena
5.5 km away · income $824/wk · rent $380/wk
Wooroloo
7.1 km away · income $749/wk · rent $360/wk
Stoneville
10.5 km away · income $871/wk · rent $389/wk
Mundaring
12.4 km away · income $707/wk · rent $343/wk
Sawyers Valley
12.5 km away · income $767/wk · rent $440/wk
Parkerville
13.2 km away · income $923/wk · rent $425/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chidlow

What is the population of Chidlow WA?

The population of Chidlow WA is 1,821 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 42 people per km². Chidlow is ranked #3,160 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Chidlow?

The median personal income in Chidlow WA is $818 per week, or $42,536 per year. The median household income is $1,971 per week. Family income is $2,313 per week. Chidlow is ranked #3,285 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Chidlow?

Median rent in Chidlow WA is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). Rent represents 19.3% of household income, which is considered affordable. Chidlow ranks #2,445 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Chidlow?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Chidlow WA is $1,950. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Chidlow?

The median age in Chidlow WA is 44 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Chidlow a good suburb to live in?

Chidlow is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 1,821. The median income is $818/wk, which is above the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 50290. All dollar figures in AUD.