Chidlow WA

Postcode 6556 · Mundaring LGA

Chidlow is a small community in Western Australia within the Mundaring local government area (postcode 6556). With a population of 1,821, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 44. Households earn a median income of $102K per year, with an average household size of 2.7 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, professionals, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Chidlow is $613,000, having dropped significantly 8.2% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $450. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,950.

Chidlow is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 968, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 27 bus stops.

From an investment perspective, Chidlow offers a gross rental yield of 3.8%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($613K/$951K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 6.0x is considered affordable. House prices have moved -8.2% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.8% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$613K/$951K Below Median
Affordability6.0x Affordable
Price Momentum-8.2% Falling
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$63,963
Mean Income$77,573
Earners2,092
YoY Change+11.9%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage7/10
Education4/10
Economic9/10
Disadvantage6/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$613K
-8.2% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$380
POPULATION
1,821
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age44
Household Size2.7
HH Income /wk$1,971
Personal Income /wk$818
Mortgage /mth$1,950
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops27
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA968
Total Students132
Government1
Chidlow Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 968
Data: 2024