Chidlow

Chidlow has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Chidlow's population was around 5,687 as of May 2026, according to AreaSearch's analysis. This figure reflects a growth of 1,054 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,633. The increase is inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 5,661 in June 2025 and an additional 31 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 33 persons per square kilometer. Chidlow's growth rate of 22.7% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 9.3%. The primary driver for this growth was interstate migration, contributing approximately 88.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area. For areas not covered by this data and to estimate growth post-2032, AreaSearch uses the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. With these trends, an above median population growth is projected for Australian statistical areas, with Chidlow expected to expand by 969 persons to reach a total of 15,784 by 2041, reflecting a 16.6% increase over the 16-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Chidlow according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Chidlow has recorded approximately 9 residential properties granted approval each year over the past five financial years, totalling 48 homes. As of FY-26, 5 approvals have been recorded. On average, around 5.3 people moved to the area annually for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating significant demand exceeding new supply. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $239,000, aligning with regional trends.

In FY-26, commercial approvals totalled $335,000, suggesting minimal commercial development activity compared to Greater Perth's 57.0% higher construction rate per person. Chidlow's limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties. Recent building activity consists solely of standalone homes, preserving the area's low density nature with an estimated 562 people per dwelling approval. Population forecasts indicate Chidlow will gain 943 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Population forecasts indicate Chidlow will gain 943 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Should current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Chidlow has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 7thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project likely affecting this region: EastLink WA. Key projects include EastLink WA, METRONET, METRONET High Capacity Signalling Program, and WA Police Satellite Technology Upgrade. The following details projects most relevant to the area.

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Employment performance in Chidlow exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Chidlow's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs. Manufacturing and industrial sectors are prominent. The unemployment rate was 2.8% in December 2025, below Greater Perth's 4.1%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.8%. As of December 2025, 1,816 residents were employed, with a participation rate of 36.0%, compared to Greater Perth's 69.7%. Mining, health care & social assistance, and construction are the main employment sectors. The area specializes in mining, with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level.

Health care & social assistance employs 10.7% of local workers, below Greater Perth's 14.8%. Over the year to December 2025, employment increased by 2.8%, while labour force grew by 3.1%, raising unemployment by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment rise by 2.3% and unemployment increase by 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Chidlow's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.7% over five years and 12.3% over ten years.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows median taxpayer income in Chidlow SA2 was $60,256. Average income stood at $73,464, higher than national averages of $60,748 and $80,248 in Greater Perth. By March 2026, adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 10.93%, median income is estimated at $66,842 and average at $81,494. Census data indicates incomes in Chidlow cluster around the 56th percentile nationally. Income distribution shows 33.7% (1,916 individuals) earn between $1,500 - 2,999, similar to regional trends of 32.0%. After housing costs, 85.4% of income remains for other expenses.

Chidlow is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Chidlow, as per the latest Census, consisted of 99.7% houses and 0.3% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is compared to Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. The home ownership level in Chidlow was higher than that of Perth metro at 33.6%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (56.5%) or rented (9.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,920, surpassing the Perth metro average of $1,907. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent figure stood at $367, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Chidlow's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower than the national figure of $375.

Chidlow features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 78.2% of all households, including 33.9% couples with children, 33.5% couples without children, and 10.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 21.8%, with lone person households at 19.3% and group households comprising 2.1%. The median household size is 2.6 people, matching the Greater Perth average.

Educational outcomes in Chidlow fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 11.0%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This indicates a need for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common (8.2%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.2%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 29.0% of residents aged 15+ holding them.

Advanced diplomas account for 6.0%, while certificates make up 23.0%. Educational participation is high, with 57.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 22.7% in secondary education, 17.0% in primary education, and 5.8% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is very low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Chidlow has 41 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by three different routes that together provide 83 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility in Chidlow is limited, with residents typically located 1075 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward from this primarily residential area, with car being the dominant mode of transport at 91%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 2.2, which is above the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, only 10.4% of residents work from home, a figure that may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 11 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately two weekly trips per individual stop.

Chidlow'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 positive outcomes for Chidlow residents. Mortality rates and health conditions align with national benchmarks.

Prevalence of common health issues is low across all age groups. Private health cover is high at 55% (~3,150 people), compared to Greater Perth's 59%. Most common conditions are mental health (9%) and arthritis (8.4%). 69.4% report no medical ailments, close to Greater Perth's 71.9%. Working-age population health outcomes are typical. Seniors make up 14.1% of residents (800 people), lower than Greater Perth's 16.1%. Senior health outcomes rank high nationally.

Chidlow ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Chidlow's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 52.9% of its population being Australian citizens, born in Australia (77.7%), and speaking English only at home (96.2%). Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 36.2% of Chidlow's population. However, the most notable overrepresentation was seen in the 'Other' category, which accounted for 0.8% compared to Greater Perth's 1.4%.

In terms of ancestry, English was the top group at 36.4%, significantly higher than the regional average of 28.0%. Australian ancestry followed at 30.2%, above the regional average of 21.2%. Scottish ancestry stood at 8.1%. Notable differences were observed in Welsh (0.8% vs regional 0.7%), French (0.7% vs regional 0.5%), and New Zealand (0.9% vs regional 0.8%) ethnic groups, which were overrepresented in Chidlow compared to Greater Perth.

Chidlow's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

Chidlow's median age is 40, slightly higher than Greater Perth's figure of 37 and Australia's national average of 38 years. The 35-44 age cohort is notably over-represented in Chidlow at 20.9%, compared to the Greater Perth average, while the 5-14 year-olds are under-represented at 6.0%. This concentration of the 35-44 age group is well above the national figure of 14.3%. Between 2021 and present, the 35-44 cohort has grown from 18.7% to 20.9%, while the 65-74 cohort increased from 7.6% to 9.1%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort declined from 18.5% to 14.6%, and the 5-14 age group dropped from 7.2% to 6.0%. Demographic modeling indicates that Chidlow's age profile will significantly evolve by 2041. The 65-74 age cohort is projected to grow significantly, expanding by 324 people (63%) from 515 to 840. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 53% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 25-34 and 35-44 cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.