Lower Chittering

Lower Chittering lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validation, the estimated population of Lower Chittering as of February 2026 is around 2,881. This reflects a growth of 473 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,408. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 2,701 residents following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 71 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 24 persons per square kilometer. Lower Chittering's growth rate of 19.6% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region's 9.9% and the national average, marking it as a growth leader. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 75.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and utilising growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Considering projected demographic shifts, an above median population growth is projected for non-metropolitan areas like Lower Chittering, with an expected increase of 498 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 12.4% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Lower Chittering among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Lower Chittering has seen around 19 dwelling approvals annually based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Approximately 96 homes were approved between financial years FY-21 and FY-25, with 14 already approved in FY-26. This results in about 3.6 new residents arriving per year per dwelling constructed over the past five financial years.

Demand has significantly exceeded supply, leading to price growth and increased buyer competition. The average construction cost for new dwellings is around $444,000, indicating a focus on premium market properties. Commercial approvals have reached $10.6 million in FY-26, suggesting moderate commercial development levels.

Compared to the rest of WA, Lower Chittering has seen 28.0% more development per person over the past five years, maintaining good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. All recent development has been standalone homes, preserving the area's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. There are approximately 110 people per dwelling approval in Lower Chittering, indicating an expanding market. AreaSearch projects that Lower Chittering will add around 357 residents by 2041 at current development rates. This should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Lower Chittering has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 29thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified four projects likely to impact the area. Key projects are Ridgeview Estate, Maryville Downs Estate, Maryville Downs, and Chittering Eco-Golf Resort and Luxury Estates. The following list details those most relevant.

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The labour market strength in Lower Chittering positions it well ahead of most Australian regions

Lower Chittering has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is notably represented here. The unemployment rate in the area was 0.3% as of September 2025, according to AreaSearch's statistical aggregation.

There were 1,590 residents employed at this time, with an unemployment rate 3.0% lower than Rest of WA's rate of 3.3%. The workforce participation rate in Lower Chittering was 75.4%, compared to Rest of WA's 67.2%. Census responses showed that only 10.7% of residents worked from home, but the impact of Covid-19 lockdowns should be considered. Dominant employment sectors include construction, mining, and health care & social assistance.

Construction employment is particularly high, at 1.7 times the regional average. Agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence here, with only 3.3% employment compared to the regional average of 9.3%. The area may not offer many local employment opportunities, as indicated by the difference between working population and resident population numbers. Over the year to September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 4.0%, while employment declined by 3.9% in Lower Chittering, leading to a fall of 0.1 percentage points in unemployment rate. In comparison, Rest of WA saw employment growth of 1.4% and labour force growth of 1.2%, with a decrease of 0.2 percentage points in unemployment rate. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 provide insights into potential future demand in Lower Chittering. National employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Lower Chittering's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.6% over five years and 12.1% over ten years, though these are simple weighted extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localised population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 30, 2023 shows that income in Lower Chittering is among the highest in Australia. The median income is $64,345 while the average income stands at $81,605. This contrasts with Rest of WA's figures where the median income is $59,973 and the average income is $74,392. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% from July 1, 2023 to September 2025, current estimates would be approximately $70,535 for median income and $89,455 for average income as of September 2025. From the Census conducted on August 10, 2021, household incomes rank at the 92nd percentile with a weekly income of $2,612. Income analysis reveals that 34.2% of locals (985 people) fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 weekly income category, mirroring the surrounding region where 31.1% occupy this bracket. A substantial proportion, 41.0%, earn above $3,000 per week indicating strong economic capacity throughout the locality. High housing costs consume 15.5% of income, however, strong earnings place disposable income at the 92nd percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Lower Chittering is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Lower Chittering's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, comprised 100.0% houses with no other dwellings recorded. This contrasts with Non-Metro WA's figures of 88.5% houses and 11.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Lower Chittering stood at 22.1%, with mortgaged properties at 72.2% and rented ones at 5.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,271, exceeding Non-Metro WA's average of $1,863. Weekly rent in Lower Chittering was recorded at $463, compared to Non-Metro WA's $265 and the national average of $375.

Lower Chittering features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 89.4% of all households, including 47.4% couples with children, 33.1% couples without children, and 7.7% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 10.6%, with lone person households at 10.6% and group households at 1.3%. The median household size is 3.2 people, which is larger than the Rest of WA average of 2.5.

Lower Chittering shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

The area's university qualification rate is 13.7%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 10.3%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.8%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.6%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 50.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (38.8%).

Educational participation is high at 32.8%, including 13.2% in primary education, 10.9% in secondary education, and 3.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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Lower Chittering's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data shows Lower Chittering residents have positive health outcomes, matching national benchmarks. Common health conditions are low across all ages.

Private health cover is high at 60%, compared to 56.4% in Rest of WA. Mental health issues and asthma are most common, affecting 7.7% and 7.4% respectively. 71.6% report no medical ailments, higher than the 69.3% across Rest of WA. Working-age population health outcomes are typical. The area has 8.9% residents aged 65 and over (256 people), lower than Rest of WA's 19.2%. Senior health outcomes rank high nationally.

In terms of cultural diversity, Lower Chittering records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Lower Chittering's cultural diversity aligns with its wider region, with 70.8% of residents born in Australia and 88.4% being citizens. English is spoken exclusively at home by 95.7%. Christianity dominates Lower Chittering at 46.0%, slightly higher than the regional average of 44.6%.

Ancestry-wise, English (37.2%) and Australian (29.3%) are prominent, with Scottish at 8.4%. Notably, South African ancestry is overrepresented at 1.3% compared to 0.6%, Dutch at 2.0% versus 1.5%, and New Zealand at 0.7% against the regional average of 0.9%.

Lower Chittering's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Lower Chittering is 40 years, aligning with Rest of WA's average but slightly higher than the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows a prominent percentage of individuals aged 15-24 (14.9%) and a comparatively smaller percentage of those aged 65-74 (5.6%) compared to Rest of WA. Between 2021 and now, the median age has decreased by 1.1 years from 41 to 40, indicating a shift towards a younger demographic. Key changes include an increase in the 35-44 age group from 12.9% to 14.9%, and the 15-24 cohort from 13.1% to 14.9%. Conversely, the 65-74 cohort has declined from 7.7% to 5.6%, and the 45-54 group has dropped from 16.8% to 14.9%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Lower Chittering, with the 25-34 age group expected to grow by 41% (111 people), reaching 379 from 267. In contrast, the 15-24 and 65-74 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.