Average rent in Chittering, WA2026

Chittering is part of the Chittering council area and sits 69km out from the Perth CBD, with around 5,930 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $320/week, which is below the Western Australia median of $337/week. About 8% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
5,930

ABS 2021

Median age
44
Distance to Perth
69 km
Households renting
8%
Separate houses
99%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
23%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Chittering

Renting in Chittering

Chittering runs roughly with the Western Australia state median — renters typically pay $320/week, close to the $337/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (88% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 8% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (99%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 44 and a population around 5,930. The most common occupation is Technicians and Trades Workers, and 23% of residents were born overseas. Chittering is 69km 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 Chittering?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Chittering, WA was $320. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Chittering rent compare to Western Australia?+
The Western Australia state median weekly rent was $337 at the 2021 Census, while Chittering came in at $320 — 5% below. Chittering sits 69km from Perth, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 99% separate houses and 1% flats).
Which suburbs near Chittering have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Chittering's $320/week (ABS 2021): Helena Valley - Koongamia, Stirling - Osborne Park, Coolbellup. On the higher end, you've got Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora, Serpentine - Jarrahdale, Lockridge - Kiara. 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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