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Welcome to Chittering, WA

Chittering is a town and rural district located along the Brockman River. It’s 70km north-east of Perth’s central business district and is 23km south-east of Gingin. Its population is 385.

History

The town’s name was first recorded by explorer George Fletcher Moore in 1836. It comes from the Aboriginal word “chitti-chitti”, which means “place of the willy wag tails”.

Lifestyle and Entertainment

The area is located within the Shire of Chittering and lies between the towns of Gingin and Toodyay. It’s within the Wheatbelt region.

The average age of residents is 42, which is well above the state’s average. Most residents are Australian-born. Other common birthplaces include England, New Zealand, Ireland, Italy and the Ukraine. A majority of people receive their income by working as technician and trade workers, as well as machinery operators and drivers.