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Chittering, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

Chittering is a small town in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 896. Elevation: 666 ft (203 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
896 Population 14/sq mi density
666 ft Elevation 203 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
19.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone
$27,986 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$27,986 median income, 4.7% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$188,800 home value, $944/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population896
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density14/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$27,986
Per Capita$27,986
Unemployment4.7%

Housing

C+
Home Value$188,800
Rent$944
Ownership94.8%
Housing Units358

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain19.5 in/yr
Sunny Days341/yr
Elevation666 ft (203 m)
Population896
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation666 ft (203 m)
Coordinates-31.4677°, 116.0801°
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceWestern Australia
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation19.5 inches (496 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$27,986
Median Age44.0 years

About Chittering

Chittering is a small town in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 896. The city sits at an elevation of 666 feet (203 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.

Chittering has a population of 896 with a density of 14 people per square mile, spread across 64.6 square miles. The median age is 44.0 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

896
Total Population
14
People / sq mi
44.0yrs
Median Age
13% above Australia avg
64.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Chittering vs Australia Average

The median household income in Chittering is $27,986, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,986 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $538, 62% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 85 business establishments.

Income: Chittering vs Australia

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$27,986
63% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$27,986
Avg Weekly Wage$538

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.7%
31% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)85

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Chittering is $188,800, 33% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $944 (19% below the national average of $1,163). 94.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 358 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$188,800
33% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$944
19% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership94.8%
Owner-Occupied94.8%
Renter-Occupied5.2%
Housing Units358

Property Tax

Climate in Chittering

Chittering has an average annual temperature of 18.4°C (65°F). The hottest month is Feb (25.3°C), the coldest is Jul (12°C). Average annual precipitation is 655 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.8°C / 77°F 16.3° / 33.2° 20.9
Feb 25.3°C / 78°F 17.4° / 33.2° 23.8
Mar 23.2°C / 74°F 15.5° / 30.9° 17.1
Apr 19.2°C / 67°F 11.8° / 26.7° 29.8
May 15.8°C / 60°F 8.8° / 22.8° 70.0
Jun 13.4°C / 56°F 7.3° / 19.6° 108.9
Jul 12°C / 54°F 6° / 18.1° 125.9
Aug 12.8°C / 55°F 6.6° / 19.1° 117.3
Sep 14.2°C / 58°F 7.7° / 20.7° 81.1
Oct 17°C / 63°F 9.5° / 24.6° 32.7
Nov 20.2°C / 68°F 12.1° / 28.4° 16.1
Dec 22.4°C / 72°F 14.1° / 30.8° 11.4
Chittering enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 341 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 19.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 666 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average65.9°F
22% above Australia avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days341 days/yr

Geography

Elevation666 ft (203 m)
Area64.6 sq mi (167.3 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates-31.4677°N, 116.0801°W
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.5"
49% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.28"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

99 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.0 on Jan 25, 2025.

Jan 17, 1990 30 km E of Northam, Australia M5.2 90 km
Mar 5, 2002 113 km E of Moora, Australia M4.8 149 km
Mar 30, 2002 110 km E of Moora, Australia M4.6 147 km
Jun 12, 2005 98 km E of Moora, Australia M4.5 136 km
Dec 20, 1996 61 km N of Toodyay, Australia M4.5 71 km
Aug 18, 2024 70 km WNW of Merredin, Australia M4.4 149 km
Jun 12, 2005 102 km NNE of Northam, Australia M4.3 123 km
Jun 30, 2007 107 km NNE of Northam, Australia M4.2 129 km
Aug 21, 2022 117 km NW of Merredin, Australia M4.1 145 km
Jan 25, 2025 59 km ENE of York, Australia M4.0 122 km
Mar 24, 2003 36 km NE of York, Australia M4.0 99 km
Jan 20, 1993 45 km E of Northam, Australia M3.9 104 km
Oct 1, 2001 114 km E of Moora, Australia M3.8 147 km
May 3, 2008 84 km NE of Northam, Australia M3.7 127 km
Mar 15, 1999 35 km NE of York, Australia M3.7 96 km
Sep 22, 2000 109 km E of Moora, Australia M3.6 146 km
Jan 5, 1998 41 km ENE of Northam, Australia M3.6 98 km
Sep 25, 2000 116 km E of Moora, Australia M3.5 145 km
Apr 12, 2005 Western Australia M3.5 132 km
Apr 18, 2002 114 km E of Moora, Australia M3.5 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Seroja (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Seroja Category 1 231 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.5 in Warmest
February 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in
March 74°F (23°C) 0.7 in
April 67°F (20°C) 1.5 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in
June 56°F (13°C) 5.3 in Wettest
July 54°F (12°C) 5.2 in Coldest
August 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
November 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in Driest

Chittering has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 54°F in July to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and December the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near Chittering

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Curtin Radio - A lifetime of music adult contemporary, music AAC+ 64 kbps
ABC Triple J (WA) contemporary, indi AAC+ 56 kbps
ABC Perth variety AAC 94 kbps
ABC Radio Perth AAC+ 56 kbps
Capital Community Radio 101.7FM golden music, golden oldies MP3 192 kbps
MyFM Perth punk, ska MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Chittering

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bindoon Museum
Bindoon Museum

Libraries in Chittering

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bullsbrook Public Library0.0

Restaurants in Chittering

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chittering Roadhouse

Gas Stations in Chittering

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chittering Roadhouse

Airports Near Chittering

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Perth International AirportPERLarge Airport
Perth Jandakot AirportJADMedium Airport
RAAF Base PearceMedium Airport
Beermullah AirstripSmall Airport
Bindoon Hill AirstripSmall Airport
Brooklands AirportSmall Airport
Chittering AirstripSmall Airport
Glentromie AirstripSmall Airport
Greenside AirstripSmall Airport
Langley Park AirstripSmall Airport
Northam AirportSmall Airport
RAAF GinginSmall Airport
Rottnest Island AirportRTSSmall Airport
Wongan Hills AirportSmall Airport
York AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Perth

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chittering

What is the population of Chittering?

Chittering has a population of 896 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 64.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Chittering expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,986, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $188,800 (33% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $944 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Chittering?

Chittering enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 341 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.5 inches.

How is the job market in Chittering?

Chittering has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.7%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $538. There are 85 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Chittering?

The median home value in Chittering is $188,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $944. The homeownership rate is 94.8%.

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