Chadwick WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Chadwick, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Chadwick WA is 164 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Chadwick is $725 per week ($37,700 per year). Median rent in Chadwick is $222 per week ($962 per month). Chadwick has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Chadwick has a population density of 24.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Chadwick is England. The most common religion is No Religion (58% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Chadwick is $1,533.

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Chadwick Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Chadwick Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$725/wk
$37,700 per year
#5003 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$222/wk
$962 per month
#7023 of 14,663
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Median Age
48years
10 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,533/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.9 per bedroom

Chadwick Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.8% (87) Female 48.2% (81)

Population Density

24.3
people per km²
164 people · 6.7 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,937
Family income/wk

Chadwick Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Chadwick Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
60.0% 27 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
40.0% 18 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Chadwick Country of Birth

Australia
95.4%
England
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Chadwick Religion

No Religion
58.0%
Not stated
19.1%
Anglican
9.6%
Catholic
7.0%
Christian (other)
2.5%
Lutheran
1.9%
Buddhism
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Chadwick Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
50.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
37.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Chadwick Employment

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Employed full-time
43.4% 43 people
Employed part-time
21.2% 21 people
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Not in labour force
35.4% 35 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Chadwick Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
66.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Chadwick Occupation

Managers
30.0%
Professionals
20.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
20.0%
Sales Workers
10.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
10.0%
Labourers
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Chadwick Field of Study

Engineering
22.2%
Education
17.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
15.6%
Agriculture & Environment
13.3%
Society & Culture
13.3%
Architecture & Building
11.1%
Health
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Chadwick Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Chadwick Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
8.5%
$650-$799/wk
12.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
17.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
12.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
10.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
6.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
12.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Chadwick Marital Status

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Married
57.4% 81
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Divorced
9.9% 14
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Widowed
3.5% 5
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Never married
29.1% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Chadwick Ancestry

English
34.4%
Australian
33.9%
Scottish
7.1%
German
6.6%
Other
5.5%
Irish
4.9%
Aboriginal Australianralian
4.4%
Maori
1.6%
New Zealander
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Chadwick School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
70.0%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Chadwick Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.0% 6
No need for assistance
98.0% 287

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Chadwick Volunteering

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Volunteer
30.4% 34
Not a volunteer
69.6% 78

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Chadwick Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
38.9%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
27.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Chadwick How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
74.6%
Walked only
16.4%
Did not go to work
9.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Chadwick Car Ownership

1 vehicle
23.6%
2 vehicles
34.5%
3 vehicles
18.2%
4+ vehicles
23.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Chadwick Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
5.7%
2 bedrooms
5.7%
3 bedrooms
37.7%
4 bedrooms
41.5%
5 bedrooms
9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Chadwick Population Mobility

5.9%
moved in the last year
35.1%
moved in the last 5 years
6.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
57.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Chadwick Indigenous Population

2.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
6
Indigenous residents
259
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Chadwick Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
13
Diabetes
7
Arthritis
6
Heart disease
6
Asthma
3
Cancer
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Chadwick Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
14.0%
$150-$299/wk
3.5%
$300-$399/wk
4.7%
$500-$649/wk
5.8%
$650-$799/wk
17.4%
$800-$999/wk
9.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
12.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Chadwick Family Structure

Couple — no children
43.5%
Couple — children under 15
36.1%
Couple — no children under 15
17.6%
One parent — no children under 15
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Chadwick Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
14.7% 17
Did not provide
85.3% 99

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Chadwick Children Ever Born

No children
25.6%
2 children
34.9%
3 children
39.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Chadwick When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990
3
2001–2010
4
2011–2015
5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Chadwick Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
24.8%
5–14 hours
16.2%
15–29 hours
18.8%
30+ hours
17.9%
Did not do domestic work
22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Chadwick Household Size

1 person
17.5%
2 persons
43.9%
3 persons
19.3%
4 persons
5.3%
5 persons
7.0%
6+ persons
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Chadwick Where Residents Moved From

Same address
127
Moved — same area (SA2)
3
Moved from SA
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Chadwick Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Chadwick Schools

6
schools nearby
5
government
919
avg ICSEA score
1,950
total students
Esperance Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 453 students
1010
ICSEA
Castletown Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 488 students
957
ICSEA
Esperance Senior High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 761 students
946
ICSEA
Esperance Education Support Centre Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 14 students
912
ICSEA
Esperance Christian School Independent
Primary · PP-6 · 41 students
858
ICSEA
Nulsen Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 193 students
833
ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Chadwick Rent Prices & Affordability

16%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,399/wk
Median Rent $222/wk
Rent-to-Income 15.9%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Chadwick

≈ $6,062/month
Median rent $222/wk
Left after rent $1,177/wk
Rent share 15.9%

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Chadwick vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chadwick

What is the population of Chadwick WA?

The population of Chadwick WA is 164 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 24.3 people per km².Chadwick is ranked #7,503 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Chadwick?

The median personal income in Chadwick WA is $725 per week, or $37,700 per year.The median household income is $1,399 per week.Family income is $1,937 per week.Chadwick is ranked #5,003 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Chadwick?

Median rent in Chadwick WA is $222 per week ($962 per month).Rent represents 15.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Chadwick ranks #7,023 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Chadwick?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Chadwick WA is $1,533. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Chadwick?

The median age in Chadwick WA is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Chadwick a good suburb to live in?

Chadwick is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 164.The median income is $725/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 50280. All dollar figures in AUD.