Average rent in Chidlow, WA2026

Chidlow sits in the Mundaring local government area, 46km from the Perth CBD, with a population of around 4,633 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $367/week — above the Western Australia state median of $337/week. 10% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$367/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
4,633

ABS 2021

Median age
39
Distance to Perth
46 km
Households renting
10%
Separate houses
100%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
21%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Mundaring

Renting in Chidlow

Chidlow runs roughly with the Western Australia state median — renters typically pay $367/week, close to the $337/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (87% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 10% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (100%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 39 and a population around 4,633. The most common occupation is Technicians and Trades Workers, and 21% of residents were born overseas. Chidlow is 46km from Perth, and rent trajectories here tend to track the state average rather than running ahead of it — but state rent indices have moved since 2021, so double-check against the live figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Chidlow?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Chidlow, WA was $367. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Chidlow rent compare to Western Australia?+
At the 2021 Census, Western Australia's state median rent was $337 a week. Chidlow sat at $367 — 9% above the state average. The suburb is 46km from Perth, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (100% separate houses, 0% flats here).
Which suburbs near Chidlow have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Chidlow's $367/week (ABS 2021): Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour, Busselton - East, Joondalup - Edgewater. On the higher end, you've got Baldivis - South, Brabham - Henley Brook, Craigie - Beldon. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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