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Chidlow has an estimated 5,689 residents, up from 4,633 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,056 people, or 22.8%. Growth has averaged 2.9% a year over five years, faster than 91% of areas nationally. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 88.3% of that increase. Density is about 34 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, AreaSearch estimates that Chidlow accommodates approximately 5,689 residents. Compared with the 2021 Census total of 4,633 people, this represents an addition of 1,056 people (22.8%). That growth is calculated by combining the ABS estimated resident population figure of 5,661 recorded in June 2025 with 33 validated new addresses registered following the Census. The resulting population density stands at 33 persons per square kilometer, ensuring spacious living conditions. Outpacing both the wider SA3 region and the national average of 9.5%, Chidlow's 22.8% post-2021 Census expansion places it among the premier growth locations regionally.
Inflow from interstate migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 88.3% of total resident gains across recent reporting periods, alongside positive additions from natural growth and overseas migration. SA2 projections published in 2024 by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, using 2022 as their starting point, underpin AreaSearch's demographic models. Where specific SA2 projections are unavailable, as well as for all territory modeling beyond 2032, figures rely on age-bracket growth metrics from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023 utilizing 2022 numbers). Looking forward, population trajectory is anticipated to exceed national median benchmarks, expanding by 836 persons through to 2041 according to current annual ERP figures, which amounts to a cumulative gain of 14.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
51 new dwellings have been approved in Chidlow over the past five years, an average of 10 a year. That places the area in the 53rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals in Chidlow have run at roughly 10 new homes per annum, generating 51 homes over the last 5 financial years. Across the 5 financial years from FY-22 to FY-26, the area added an average of 14.7 new residents annually per completed dwelling, showing that buyer demand is heavily outstripping construction volume and exerting upward pressure on property values and buyer competition. Newly constructed properties carry an average expected construction cost of $436,000. On the commercial front, approvals amounted to $335,000 during this financial year, reflecting subdued commercial building activity.
Building activity per capita in Chidlow trails regional metrics substantially, sitting 57.0% below the Greater Perth average. Although local building volumes have accelerated in recent cycles, this restricted flow of new stock typically reinforces market demand and value preservation among established residences. Approved volumes also sit below national benchmarks, pointing to the locality's mature built environment and possible planning constraints. Furthermore, recent development has been exclusive to detached houses, maintaining a low-density neighborhood character centered on freestanding dwellings that appeal to lifestyle buyers seeking space. An estimated ratio of 435 people per residential approval underscores this quiet, low-intensity development landscape. According to the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch, Chidlow is projected to welcome 808 residents through to 2041. Should current building rates persist, residential supply may struggle to keep pace with demographic expansion, potentially intensifying purchaser rivalry and sustaining upward value momentum.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Chidlow
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 32 current infrastructure and development projects close to Chidlow, worth an estimated $3.38 billion. 6 are already under construction and 9 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Capital investments, town planning frameworks, and significant public projects fundamentally shape localized performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 1 major undertaking anticipated to influence the district. Prominent projects across the wider sphere encompass EastLink WA, METRONET, the METRONET High Capacity Signalling Program, and the WA Police Satellite Technology Upgrade, with primary local relevance summarized below.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
EastLink WA
EastLink WA is a long-term corridor project that will provide a safer and more efficient route between Perth and Northam. Planning and development for the full corridor has been completed, including the Ultimate Design Concept and land protection requirements. Construction is underway on associated Reid Highway interchanges at Altone Road and Daviot Road/Drumpellier Drive, with a further Henley Brook Avenue interchange funded. The broader EastLink WA mainline remains unfunded and is awaiting future business case and government investment decisions.
Gidgegannup Town Site
A proposed master-planned townsite with approximately 1,500 lots. The project aims to create a sustainable land development with services including roads, water, sewer, telecommunications, and power. The land is currently for sale and seeking a developer.
Gidgegannup Showgrounds Upgrade
Upgrades to the Gidgegannup Showgrounds including the hall, Burgo's bar, paving, car park, toilets, and arena. The project also includes a new sports pavilion, an advanced skate park, and remodelled BMX jumps.
Gidgegannup Play Space Public Art
The Gidgegannup Showgrounds is a significant community asset. The Showgrounds playspace will be renewed by 2024. This project is for the public art component of the renewal.
Kingsford at Bullsbrook Estate
Master-planned residential estate delivering 2,500 single residential lots over approximately 14 years in Bullsbrook, north-east of Perth. The estate features retained natural bushland, the Ki-it Monger Brook creek corridor, elevated homesites with Darling Scarp views, and 41ha of public open space. The Kingsford Town Centre is now open, anchored by a Woolworths supermarket, cafe, and specialty stores. Lot sizes average over 500sqm, with land selling from $375,000.
Bullsbrook Landing Private Estate
Multi-stage residential development by DJ MacCormick. Stage 5 recently released with blocks 325-450sqm, prices from $171k. Walking distance to Bullsbrook College, new daycare centre nearby.
Stock Road Upgrade
71 million dollar infrastructure project creating 4.3km connection between Great Northern Highway and Tonkin Highway. Features bridge over Ellen Brook, rail crossing with boom gates, T-intersections and roundabout.
Swan View Rise
Swan View Rise is a DevelopmentWA residential subdivision planned to deliver around 150 new house-and-land lots in the established suburb of Swan View, just off Talbot Road. The project will provide new housing options close to local schools, Swan View Shopping Centre, public transport and the walking trails of John Forrest National Park, supporting growth within the City of Swan's Swan View local area.
1,842 residents of Chidlow are employed, from a labour force of 1,895. Unemployment sits at 2.8%, with participation at 36.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Chidlow maintains a balanced labor market encompassing professional and trade disciplines, featuring prominent industrial and manufacturing representation alongside an unemployment rate of 2.8% and yearly employment expansion estimated at 3.8%. By March 2026, employed residents reached 1,842, keeping unemployment 1.4% below the 4.2% figure for Greater Perth, although the local participation rate of 36.5% falls well short of the regional 69.9%. Census records indicate that 10.4% of working locals operated from home, though pandemic-related lockdown conditions should be kept in mind. Locally resident workers are predominantly engaged across mining, health care & social assistance, and construction.
Mining demonstrates particular concentration, capturing an employment share 1.7 times that of the broader region. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for 10.7% of local employment, below the 14.8% regional proportion. A comparison between the count of local workers and resident labor force suggests that the immediate district provides limited on-site employment opportunities. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM figures show that over the 12 months leading to March 2026, local employment expanded by 3.8% alongside a 4.0% enlargement in the labor pool, lifting the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. Across Greater Perth over the same timeframe, jobs grew by 2.0%, the labor pool increased by 2.5%, and unemployment rose 0.4 percentage points. Additional perspective on future labor requirements is provided by Jobs and Skills Australia projections from Mar-26. By mapping these five-year and ten-year national outlooks against the local sectoral breakdown, growth trajectories can be estimated. While nationwide employment is projected to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, industry performance varies substantially. Weighting these projections against Chidlow's industry profile suggests local job opportunities could rise by 5.7% over five years and 12.3% across ten years (representing a proportional extrapolation for context, without incorporating localized demographic shifts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Chidlow is $1,959 a week (about $102,000 a year), with median personal income at $807 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,256 a year against an average of $73,464. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Based on AreaSearch's compilation of ATO postcode records for financial year 2023, the Chidlow SA2 registered a median taxable income of $60,256 and an average of $73,464. These figures sit above nationwide metrics, compared to $60,748 median and $80,248 average across Greater Perth. Applying a 10.93% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $66,842 (median) and $81,494 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census indicates that household, personal, and family earnings align near the national 56th percentile. In terms of earnings brackets, 33.7% of residents (1,917 individuals) earn between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional proportion of 32.0%.
Following housing payments, 85.4% of income is retained for discretionary living costs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Chidlow had 998 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 100% detached houses and 0% apartments. 57% are owned with a mortgage, 10% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $367 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,920 a month. Rent absorbs 18.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to Census records, the local dwelling inventory comprised 99.7% separate houses and 0.3% other dwellings (including semi-detached units, apartments, and alternative structures), contrasting with the wider metropolitan Perth mix of 77.8% separate houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 33.6%, markedly higher than regional levels, with the remaining stock divided between mortgaged properties (56.5%) and rented properties (9.9%). The median monthly mortgage commitment reached $1,920 and median weekly rent was $367, compared against metropolitan averages of $1,907 and $350. On a nationwide scale, local mortgage repayments surpass the Australian median of $1,863, whereas rental rates sit below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Chidlow counted 998 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,225 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 34% are couples with children, against 34% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local domestic arrangements at 78.2%, consisting of couples with children (33.9%), couples without children (33.5%), and single parent families (10.1%). Non-family living situations account for the other 21.8%, split between lone person households at 19.3% and group households at 2.1%. The area's median household size is 2.6 people, aligning precisely with the Greater Perth benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
11.0% of adults in Chidlow hold a university qualification, including 8.2% with a bachelor degree and 1.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 23.0% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 156 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 979 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment presents a distinct profile locally, as university degree completion among residents stands at 11.0%, considerably below the nationwide level of 30.4%, creating clear scope for focused educational development. Bachelor degrees constitute 8.2% of qualifications, with postgraduate qualifications at 1.6% and graduate diplomas accounting for 1.2%. Conversely, technical and vocational qualifications are well represented, with 29.0% of individuals aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of 6.0% advanced diplomas and 23.0% certificates. Formal study engagement is substantial, with 57.0% of the population attending an educational institution. This group comprises 22.7% enrolled in secondary education, 17.0% in primary education, and 5.8% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Chidlow means driving: households keep an average of 2.2 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure in Chidlow includes 41 active stops operated by bus services. These facilities are served across 3 routes that together deliver 83 weekly passenger trips. Transit access remains constrained, with the average distance to a boarding point sitting at 1075 meters. Reflecting the district's outer residential profile, commuting is largely outbound, and motor vehicles serve as the primary transport mode at 91%. Private vehicle ownership averages 2.2 per dwelling, exceeding regional norms. Home-based workers accounted for a comparatively modest 10.4% of the labor force during the 2021 Census, a figure potentially shaped by COVID-19 settings.
Public transport timetables deliver an average frequency of 11 trips per day across all servicing lines, which corresponds to roughly 2 weekly trips per designated boarding stop.
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69.4% of residents in Chidlow report no long-term health condition. 2.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Community wellness metrics for Chidlow are favorable overall, with AreaSearch evaluations of medical conditions and mortality rates aligning closely with national averages. The incidence of common medical conditions remains low across both senior and younger cohorts, while private health insurance uptake is strong at approximately 55% of residents (~3,151 people), compared with 59.0% across Greater Perth. The primary reported chronic health conditions include mental health issues and arthritis, recorded among 9.0 and 8.4% of the population, respectively, while 69.4% of locals reported no long-term medical ailments compared to 71.9% regionally.
General well-being among working-age citizens tracks standard regional levels. Residents aged 65 and over make up 13.1% of the community (746 people), below the Greater Perth share of 15.9%. Health measures for older citizens are especially positive, ranking higher relative to national benchmarks than the overall population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Chidlow is largely Australian-born, at 77.7% of residents, with 3.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (36.4%) and Australian (30.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Measures of cultural diversity place Chidlow below broader averages: 52.9% of residents hold Australian citizenship, 77.7% were born in Australia, and 96.2% speak only English in the home. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation, accounting for 36.2% of locals. The most noticeable variation is in the Other category, which comprises 0.8% locally versus 1.4% throughout Greater Perth. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplace, the primary ancestries in Chidlow are English at 36.4% (above the 28.0% regional figure), Australian at 30.2% (surpassing the 21.2% regional level), and Scottish at 8.1%.
Several smaller cohorts also show distinctive local presence, including Welsh at 0.8% (against 0.7% across the region), New Zealand at 0.9% (compared to 0.8%), and French at 0.7% (versus 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Chidlow is 39. 28.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Demographic composition in Chidlow skews toward households beyond initial child-rearing stages. Estimates as of August 2026 show that 38.3% of the community consists of young to middle aged adults (25 - 44), exceeding the 30.9% Greater Perth average, while children and young adults (0 - 24) account for 19.7% compared with 30.5% regionally. As at August 2026, the median age is estimated at 39, matching the 2021 Census result and sitting 2 years higher than the Greater Perth median of 37 from that same Census. The most noticeable shift across broad brackets since the Census has been among retiree and elderly cohorts (65+), increasing from 11.0% to an estimated 13.1%.
By 2041, seniors and retirees are projected to drive the bulk of demographic expansion, gaining 571 residents (76%) to reach 1,318, whereas the younger to middle-aged adult demographic is expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Chidlow
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 33 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,633 at the 2021 Census → 5,689 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (504021049). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.