York
Chidlow
Chidlow at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
1,821
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Chidlow.
Chidlow (6556) sits in the York region of Western Australia.
Chidlow has roughly 1,821 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Chidlow scores 6/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 777mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Perth Airport station, 35.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Chidlow's population at 1,821, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (87% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,821
Median age
44
Family households
77%
Lone person
20%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$375/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
87%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
1,821
Median age: 44
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Getting around
Walkability.
6
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5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Chidlow.
Local schools for Chidlow
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Government School Catchment
Chidlow Primary School
Eastern Hills Senior High School
Mount Helena Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
777 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Chidlow.
- What is the Chidlow postcode?
- Chidlow is in the 6556 postcode, in WA, in the York region.
- What is the average rent in Chidlow?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $375, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in Chidlow?
- There are 6 schools serving Chidlow on this page, including Chidlow Primary School, Eastern Hills Senior High School, Mount Helena Primary School.
- How walkable is Chidlow?
- Chidlow has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Chidlow?
- Chidlow is close to Beechina, Gorrie, Mount Helena, Wooroloo, The Lakes.
- What is the population of Chidlow?
- Chidlow has approximately 1,821 residents. The median age is 44.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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