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Lower Chittering, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

Lower Chittering is a small town in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 2,048. Elevation: 758 ft (231 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,048 Population 45/sq mi density
758 ft Elevation 231 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
19.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone
$30,555 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$30,555 median income, 3.0% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$260,800 home value, $1,304/mo rent

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About Lower Chittering

Lower Chittering is a locality in the Shire of Chittering within part of the Chittering Valley. The Chittering Valley is well known for its abundance of wild flowers and beautiful green rolling hills. At the 2006 census, Lower Chittering had a population of 1,395.

People

Population2,048
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density45/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$30,555
Per Capita$30,555
Unemployment3.0%

Housing

D
Home Value$260,800
Rent$1,304
Ownership94.3%
Housing Units819

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain19.5 in/yr
Sunny Days341/yr
Elevation758 ft (231 m)
Population2,048
Population Density45 / sq mi
Elevation758 ft (231 m)
Coordinates-31.5833°, 116.1167°
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$30,555
Median Age41.0 years

About Lower Chittering

Lower Chittering is a small town in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 2,048. The city sits at an elevation of 758 feet (231 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.

Lower Chittering has a population of 2,048 with a density of 45 people per square mile, spread across 45.8 square miles. The median age is 41.0 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,048
Total Population
45
People / sq mi
41.0yrs
Median Age
5% above Australia avg
45.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Lower Chittering vs Australia Average

The median household income in Lower Chittering is $30,555, which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,555 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $588, 59% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 195 business establishments.

Income: Lower Chittering vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$30,555
59% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$30,555
Avg Weekly Wage$588

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)195

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Lower Chittering is $260,800, 7% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,304 (12% above the national average of $1,163). 94.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 819 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$260,800
7% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,304
12% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership94.3%
Owner-Occupied94.3%
Renter-Occupied5.7%
Housing Units819

Property Tax

Climate in Lower Chittering

Lower Chittering has an average annual temperature of 19.1°C (66°F). The hottest month is Feb (25.6°C), the coldest is Jul (13.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 598 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.3°C / 78°F 17.1° / 33.5° 7.1
Feb 25.6°C / 78°F 17.8° / 33.4° 11.9
Mar 23.8°C / 75°F 16.3° / 31.3° 20.0
Apr 20.2°C / 68°F 13.3° / 27.1° 33.0
May 16.8°C / 62°F 10.8° / 22.8° 60.8
Jun 14.3°C / 58°F 9.1° / 19.5° 93.0
Jul 13.1°C / 56°F 7.9° / 18.3° 146.3
Aug 13.6°C / 56°F 8.3° / 18.9° 105.7
Sep 14.7°C / 58°F 8.8° / 20.6° 59.7
Oct 17.4°C / 63°F 10.6° / 24.2° 32.4
Nov 20.6°C / 69°F 12.8° / 28.3° 18.6
Dec 23.4°C / 74°F 15.2° / 31.6° 9.3
Lower 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 758 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

Elevation758 ft (231 m)
Area45.8 sq mi (118.7 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates-31.5833°N, 116.1167°W
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.5"
49% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.67"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

58 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 84 km
Jun 12, 2005 98 km E of Moora, Australia M4.5 143 km
Dec 20, 1996 61 km N of Toodyay, Australia M4.5 78 km
Aug 18, 2024 70 km WNW of Merredin, Australia M4.4 149 km
Jun 12, 2005 102 km NNE of Northam, Australia M4.3 128 km
Jun 30, 2007 107 km NNE of Northam, Australia M4.2 134 km
Aug 21, 2022 117 km NW of Merredin, Australia M4.1 150 km
Mar 24, 2003 36 km NE of York, Australia M4.0 93 km
Jan 25, 2025 59 km ENE of York, Australia M4.0 117 km
Jan 20, 1993 45 km E of Northam, Australia M3.9 99 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 90 km
Jan 5, 1998 41 km ENE of Northam, Australia M3.6 94 km
Apr 12, 2005 Western Australia M3.5 139 km
Apr 23, 1992 68 km NNE of Toodyay, Australia M3.3 92 km
May 9, 2005 93 km E of Moora, Australia M3.2 138 km
Jan 5, 1994 40 km ENE of Beverley, Australia M3.2 123 km
Apr 18, 2005 95 km E of Moora, Australia M3.2 141 km
May 11, 2003 99 km E of Moora, Australia M3.2 145 km
Apr 18, 2002 101 km E of Moora, Australia M3.1 143 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 1 244 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) 0.7 in
March 74°F (23°C) 0.7 in
April 67°F (20°C) 1.4 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in
June 56°F (13°C) 5.6 in
July 54°F (12°C) 5.7 in Coldest, Wettest
August 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
October 60°F (16°C) 1.9 in
November 66°F (19°C) 1.0 in
December 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in Driest

Lower Chittering has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 54°F in July to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.7") and December the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near Lower Chittering

10 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
Triple M Perth rock AAC 130 kbps
ABC Perth variety AAC 94 kbps
ABC Radio Perth AAC+ 56 kbps
SonshineFM christian AAC+ 128 kbps
Capital Community Radio 101.7FM golden music, golden oldies MP3 192 kbps
Noongar Radio aboriginal, australia AAC+ 32 kbps
SonshineFM Extra christian AAC+ 128 kbps
MyFM Perth punk, ska MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Lower Chittering

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bindoon Museum
Bindoon Museum
Pernechele's Ford Family Museum

Libraries in Lower Chittering

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bullsbrook Public Library0.0
Ellenbrook Public Library0.0
School library0.0

Restaurants in Lower Chittering

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Stringybark Winery & Restaurant

Breweries in Lower Chittering

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bailey Brewing co.
Feral Brewing Company
Txoko Brewing

Airports Near Lower Chittering

17 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
Dale River AirportSmall Airport
Glentromie AirstripSmall Airport
Greenside AirstripSmall Airport
HMAS Stirling Military AirportSmall 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 Lower Chittering

What is the population of Lower Chittering?

Lower Chittering has a population of 2,048 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 45 people per square mile, spread across 45.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.0 years.

Is Lower Chittering expensive to live in?

The median household income is $30,555, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $260,800 (7% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,304 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Lower Chittering?

Lower 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 Lower Chittering?

Lower Chittering has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $588. There are 195 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Lower Chittering?

The median home value in Lower Chittering is $260,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,304. The homeownership rate is 94.3%.

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