30 min drive to Ellenbrook + 5 min transfer + 37 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
41 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2612/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
3.0%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
94%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
9.1%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
3.2
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Lower Chittering
Full-time 33.2%Part-time 16.6%Unemployed 1.7%Not in labour 48.5%
Dwelling Types
Lower Chittering
House 100.0%
Commute Mode
Lower Chittering
Car 85.2%Transit 1.5%Walk 1.7%WFH 11.5%
Country of Birth
Australia
66.0%
England
14.9%
New Zealand
3.0%
South Africa
1.7%
India
0.4%
Language at Home
English only
95.7%
Arabic
0.2%
Greek
0.1%
Frequently Asked Questions about Lower Chittering
Is Lower Chittering safe?
Lower Chittering has a safety score of 81/100, which is well above average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Violent crime rates are higher than property crime, which is unusual for Perth. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Chittering (79/100), Muchea (12/100), Bullsbrook (61/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Lower Chittering?
Median weekly rent in Lower Chittering is $1200/wk, making it one of the most expensive suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Chittering ($833/wk), Muchea ($955/wk), Bullsbrook ($730/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Lower Chittering?
Lower Chittering has a school rating of 41/100 across 1 schools, which is around average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Immaculate Heart College (Combined). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Lower Chittering from Perth CBD?
Lower Chittering is 55 minutes by car, or 72 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Lower Chittering affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Lower Chittering is $1.3M. For renters, median weekly rent is $1200/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Chittering ($1.2M), Muchea ($900K), Bullsbrook ($800K). (Data as of July 2026)
Lower Chittering is a quiet rural-residential pocket in the Chittering Valley, around 60km north of Perth. Dark skies, acreage blocks, and a genuine escape from suburbia are the main draws, residents have photographed auroras from their own yards. The trade-off is total car dependency, fixed wireless internet only, and a long commute to city services. Best suited to those who prioritise space and nature over convenience. The median house price is $1.30M and rent of $1200/week, 27% above the Perth metro median.
From Lower Chittering, the CBD is a 55-minute drive away, and most residents drive (67%). Safety is a strength: the crime score of 81/100 is 29 points above the metro average of 52, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences.
Education options include 1 school, rated 41/100 and around average. Typical residents are around 41 years old, with a household income of $2,612/week.