Chidlow at a glance

Median house

$612,500

Median unit

$308,880

Walk score

6

Very car dependent

Population

1,821

Median age 44

The brief

What to know about Chidlow.

The postcode for Chidlow is 6556 (WA).

The median house price in Chidlow is $612,500.

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.

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Day to day

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

Houses change hands at $612,500 on a typical sale, in line with the Western Australia median. 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.

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Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$612,500

+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $308,880.

Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$375/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$380/wk

Owner occupied

87%

Renter occupied

10%

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

$612,500

Median Unit PriceSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

$308,880

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

1,821

Median age: 44

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For investors

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 (House)

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

3.18%

Based on $612,500 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

6.40%

Based on $308,880 median

Annual Growth (House)

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

Year-on-year capital growth

Annual Growth (Unit)

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

Year-on-year capital growth

Owner Occupancy

Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

87%

Higher = more owner-occupier demand

Days on Market

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

Lower = higher buyer demand

Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

6

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

5

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Chidlow.

Local schools for Chidlow

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Chidlow Primary School

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Eastern Hills Senior High School

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Mount Helena Primary School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

777 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

31.9°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

8.1°C

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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 median house price in Chidlow?
The median house price in Chidlow, WA 6556 is $612,500. The median unit price is $308,880.
What is the Chidlow postcode?
Chidlow is in the 6556 postcode, in WA, in the York region.
Where is Chidlow?
Chidlow is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6556, 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?
The population of Chidlow is approximately 1,821 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.

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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