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WA · Mundaring Council

Chidlow, 6556

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Updated

Desirability score

36.4/100
Below average

365th in WA

65% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Top transport
  • Regional town
  • Shops
  • Established
  • Open space
What Chidlow is known for: Top transport, Regional town, Shops, Established, Open space

Suburb profile

Chidlow is a hillside smaller community in Mundaring, with elevated streets and a greener, quieter pace. Regional calm with capital access on standby: close enough for outings, distant enough to feel unhurried. Fresh country air and elevated outlooks are part of the appeal up here among the hills.

The area suits established families and long-term locals, with family life visible on every street. The town centre holds its own, with enough local flavour to make staying close to home appealing. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.

Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible. The market sits in a sensible middle ground: not cheap, but fair value for the area.

On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and safety lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in housing affordability and transport and access. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

Population

Population
1,821
Median age
44
Median household income / week
$1,971
Dwelling vacancy
8.3%
Unoccupied private dwellings
59 of 715
Median monthly mortgage
$1,950
Employment rate
62.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
52 / 0 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
968
  • Chidlow Primary SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

27 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Elliott Rd After Thomas St
  • Elliott Rd After Wilkins Rd
  • Elliott Rd Before Mathieson Rd
  • Elliott Rd Before Sime Rd
  • Elliott Rd Before Thomas St

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

16 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • ATM
  • Bbq
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Memorial Av After Thomas StBus stop
  • Old Northam Rd After Clifton StBus stop
  • Old Northam Rd After Thronwick CrBus stop
  • Old Northam Rd After Tottenham StBus stop
  • Old Northam Rd Before Northcote StBus stop
  • Thomas St After Old Northam RdBus stop
  • Willcox St After Lilydale RdBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
1
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Chidlow Medical Centreclinic

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
7/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • Lake Leschenaultia2135 Rosedale Rd, Chidlow8568

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via WA bush fire prone area mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
37
Parks (OSM)
0

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability Index

Desirability score
36.4/100 — Below average
National rank
3991st in Australia
State rank
365th in WA
Peer rank
#56 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#92 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
65%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Lake Leschenaultiaheritage2135 Rosedale Rd, Chidlow8568
  • Chidlow Medical Centrehealthclinic
  • Elliott Rd After Thomas Sttransport
  • Elliott Rd After Wilkins Rdtransport
  • Elliott Rd Before Mathieson Rdtransport
  • Elliott Rd Before Sime Rdtransport
  • Elliott Rd Before Thomas Sttransport
  • Chidlow Primary SchoolschoolsPrimary
  • ATMamenitiesatm
  • Bbqamenitiesbbq

Data sources & freshness

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