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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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.
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
$612,500
$308,880
1,821
Median age: 44
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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 20243.18%
Based on $612,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20246.40%
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 202687%
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.
6
0
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
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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
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 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.
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