Chidlow

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Chidlow's population is around 5,176 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 543 people (11.7%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,633 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 5,156 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 12 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 30 persons per square kilometer, providing ample space per person. Chidlow's 11.7% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.9%) and the SA3 area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 43.9% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers, including interstate migration and natural growth, were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth across all areas in the years post-2032, AreaSearch is utilising the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Regarding demographic trends, an above-median population growth compared to national areas is projected, with the area expected to grow by 1,063 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, recording a gain of 20.1% in total over the 17 years.

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

Chidlow has seen around 9 new homes approved each year, totalling 48 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 4 approvals have been recorded. At an average of 5.3 new residents per year for every home built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply is substantially lagging demand, which generally means heightened buyer competition, leading to pricing pressures, while new homes are being built at an average value of $239,000, aligned with broader regional development. Additionally, $335,000 in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, suggesting a predominantly residential focus.

When measured against Greater Perth, Chidlow shows substantially reduced construction (57.0% below regional average per person). This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties. This activity is similarly under the national average, indicating the area's established nature and suggesting potential planning limitations. Meanwhile, recent building activity consists entirely of detached houses, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The estimated count of 562 people in the area per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment.

Population forecasts indicate Chidlow will gain 1,043 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 11thth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 1 single project has been identified by AreaSearch that is likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include EastLink WA, METRONET, METRONET High Capacity Signalling Program, and WA Police Satellite Technology Upgrade, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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

Chidlow possesses a balanced workforce spanning white and blue collar employment, with manufacturing and industrial sectors strongly represented, an unemployment rate of just 2.8%, and 2.8% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 1,816 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.3% below Greater Perth's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation lags significantly (39.8% compared to Greater Perth's 71.9%). Based on Census responses, a low 10.4% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The dominant employment sectors among residents include mining, health care & social assistance, and construction. The area shows particularly strong specialization in mining, with an employment share of 1.7 times the regional level. Meanwhile, health care & social assistance has a limited presence with 10.7% employment compared to 14.8% regionally. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, during the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 2.8% and the labour force increased by 3.1%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.4 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 2.3%, labour force growth of 2.6%, with unemployment rising 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Chidlow. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Chidlow's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.7% over five years and 12.3% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

The Chidlow SA2's income level is higher than average nationally according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. The Chidlow SA2's median income among taxpayers is $60,256 and the average income stands at $73,464, which compares to figures for Greater Perth's of $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $66,053 (median) and $80,531 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes in Chidlow cluster around the 56th percentile nationally. Income brackets indicate the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 33.7% of the community (1,744 individuals), consistent with broader trends across the metropolitan region showing 32.0% in the same category. After housing, 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

Dwelling structure within Chidlow, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 99.7% houses and 0.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Chidlow was well beyond that of Perth metro, at 33.6%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (56.5%) or rented (9.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was above the Perth metro average at $1,920, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $367, compared to Perth metro's $1,907 and $350. Nationally, Chidlow's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are less than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households dominate at 78.2% of all households, comprising 33.9% couples with children, 33.5% couples without children, and 10.1% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 21.8%, with lone person households at 19.3% and group households comprising 2.1% of the total. The median household size of 2.6 people matches the Greater Perth average.

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

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (11.0%) substantially below the Australian average of 30.4%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 8.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.2%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 29.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (6.0%) and certificates (23.0%).

Educational participation is notably 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

Public transport analysis reveals 41 active transport stops operating within Chidlow, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 3 individual routes, collectively providing 83 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as limited, with residents typically located 1075 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 91%. Vehicle ownership averages 2.2 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. A relatively low 10.4% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 11 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 2 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 indicates relatively positive outcomes for Chidlow residents, with AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and health conditions showing results broadly in line with national benchmarks. The prevalence of common health conditions is quite low across both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 55% of the total population (~2,867 people), compared to 59.0% across Greater Perth.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and arthritis, impacting 9.0% and 8.4% of residents, respectively, while 69.4% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 14.7% of residents aged 65 and over (761 people), which is lower than the 16.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings even higher than those of the general population.

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

Chidlow was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 52.9% of its population being citizens, 77.7% born in Australia, and 96.2% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Chidlow is Christianity, which makes up 36.2% of people. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Other, which comprises 0.8% of the population, compared to 1.4% across Greater Perth.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Chidlow are English, comprising 36.4% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 28.0%, Australian, comprising 30.2% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 21.2%, and Scottish, comprising 8.1% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Welsh is notably overrepresented at 0.8% of Chidlow (vs 0.7% regionally), French at 0.7% (vs 0.5%) and New Zealand at 0.9% (vs 0.8%).

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

With a median age of 40, Chidlow is somewhat higher than the Greater Perth figure of 37 and similarly marginally higher than Australia's 38 years. Compared to the Greater Perth average, the 35 - 44 cohort is notably over-represented (19.9% locally), while 5 - 14 year-olds are under-represented (6.3%). This 35 - 44 concentration is well above the national 14.3%. Since 2021, demographic aging is evident, with the median age advancing from 39 to 40 years. In particular, the 65 to 74 age group has grown from 7.6% to 9.2% of the population, while the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 2.8% to 4.3%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 18.5% to 12.8%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Chidlow. Leading the demographic shift, the 65 to 74 group will grow by 67% (315 people), reaching 790 from 474. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 51% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. On the other hand, the 25 to 34 and 35 to 44 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.