Moving to Chidlow WA 6556
What the official numbers say about living in Chidlow — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $380 a week, against a median household income of $1,971 a week.
About 89% of homes are owner-occupied and 11% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Chidlow grew 1% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,803 → 1,821 people).
Around 77% of households are families, averaging 2.7 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, South Africa; most spoken languages besides English: Afrikaans, French, Spanish.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Chidlow scores a little above the national average (decile 6 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (88% of workers), while 10% work from home.
Nearest airport: Perth Airport, 30.7 km west.
The Perth CBD is roughly 40 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 1 school · 2 cafes & restaurants — see them all on the Chidlow profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Chidlow Primary School 650 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Chidlow, most often seen first: Pacific Black Duck · Weebill · Australian Wood Duck · Australian Eurasian Coot · Grey Fantail · Brown Honeyeater.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Chidlow, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chidlow here | 1,821 | — | 6/10 | 63% |
| Mount Helena | 3,373 | — | 7/10 | 51% |
| Stoneville | 2,489 | — | 8/10 | 51% |
| Gidgegannup | 2,818 | — | 9/10 | 48% |
| Mundaring | 3,190 | — | 7/10 | 68% |
| Wundowie | 1,372 | — | 2/10 | 28% |
| Parkerville | 2,432 | — | 9/10 | 58% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Mundaring — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Hasluck — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6556 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Chidlow profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $380 a week, and about 11% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 1% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,803 people to 1,821. It sits about 40 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line. Local government is Mundaring council, and the federal seat is Hasluck.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Chidlow vs Mount Helena · Chidlow vs Stoneville.
Nearby guides: Mount Helena · Stoneville · Gidgegannup · Mundaring · Wundowie · Parkerville.
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