Chidlow, WA 6556
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Median house price
$612,500
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Chidlow itself.
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Chidlow at a glance
- Median unit
- $308,880
- Population
- 1,821
- Median age 44
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Chidlow
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Chidlow, houses changed hands at $612,500 in 2024, in line with the Western Australia median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Chidlow itself. Units come in around $308,880, roughly 50% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $123,000. Prices are in line with the Western Australia median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
- Weekly rent (house)
- $375/wk
- Weekly rent (unit)
- $380/wk
Rental data as of April 2026
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What to know about Chidlow
Chidlow (6556) sits in the York region of Western Australia. The median house here is $612,500, in line with the Western Australia median of around $720K.
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.
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 (hot), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 836 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 independent.
Schools in Chidlow
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 6/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 5/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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.
- Family households
- 77%
- Lone person
- 20%
- Owner occupied
- 87%
- Renter occupied
- 10%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.18% (median rent $375/wk against a $612,500 price tag). Units yield 6.40% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (10%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 3.18%
- On the $612,500 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 6.40%
- On the $308,880 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 836 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 32.3°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 6.5°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Chidlow
- What is the median house price in Chidlow?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Chidlow, WA 6556 is $612,500 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Chidlow itself. The median unit price is $308,880.
- How much is my house worth in Chidlow?
- A useful starting point is the Chidlow median house price of $612,500 (units $308,880). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- What is the Chidlow postcode?
- Chidlow is in the 6556 postcode, in WA, in the York region.
- Where is Chidlow?
- Chidlow is a suburb in the York area, WA 6556.
- 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?
- The population of Chidlow is approximately 1,821 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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