Chidlow, Western Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Chidlow, in the Shire Of Mundaring local government area.
| Locality | Chidlow |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Mundaring |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.8524 |
| Longitude | 116.27027 |
| Population | 1,783 |
| Density | 39.8 /km² |
| Area | 44.8 km² |
| Elevation | 299 m |
| Postcode | 6556 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 40 km east-northeast |
Chidlow is a locality in the Shire Of Mundaring local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,783. The locality covers an area of 44.8 km², giving a population density of about 39.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 299 m above sea level. It lies approximately 40 km east-northeast of Perth. Chidlow is located at 31.8524°S, 116.2703°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6556. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Chidlow rests in a fold of the Darling Scarp, where the land rises in a series of broad, wooded shoulders. It lies 30.1 km east-south-east of Ellenbrook, WA (from Ellenbrook, WA: bearing 108°T), and is situated 5.8 km east of Mount Helena. Jarrah and marri trees, their bark a mosaic of deep reds and pale greys, dominate the slopes, their dense canopies casting a dappled, cool light onto the sandy tracks below. The air here carries the distinct, earthy perfume of eucalyptus, especially after a rain, a scent that clings to the skin and the very fabric of the place. Scattered granite outcrops, worn smooth by millennia of wind and weather, punctuate the landscape, offering silent testimony to the ancient bones of the earth. The gentle undulation of the terrain suggests a land that has been shaped by water over vast stretches of time, with creeks and gullies carving their patient paths towards larger waterways.
This locality, Chidlow, has a quiet history tied to the land’s bounty and its strategic position. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of timber and fertile soil, established farms and orchards, their efforts etched into the cleared patches that now dot the wooded hills. The economy, while diversified, retains a strong connection to agriculture, with grazing properties and small-scale horticulture still a significant presence. The nearby Swan River catchment influences the area, providing water and shaping the riparian zones, while the broader Shire of Mundaring’s focus on conservation and natural heritage subtly guides the character of Chidlow. The pace of life here feels measured, a reflection of the surrounding natural beauty and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants who have learned to live in concert with the rhythms of the bush.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Chidlow, Western Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Chidlow, in the Shire Of Mundaring local government area.
Detailed location data for Chidlow includes the postcode (6556), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Mundaring), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Chidlow is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |