It contains many suburban houses from the Federation period of architecture.

[3] Chesters began to sell plots in 1892, and the first home in the subdivision, named Stratmore, was built in 1905 on Chester Street, on lots 133 and 136.

[4] Many people of different classes lived in the area, from wealthy businessmen contrasted to junior tradesmen and white-collar workers, with large luxurious villas next to more restrained small family homes.

[5] In 1922, Chesters was investigated by a royal commission for selling lots in the subdivision multiple times before the owners' contracts had lapsed.

[7] On 28 June 2022, in a meeting of the council, the City of Subiaco endorsed an expansion of the Chesters' Subdivision Conservation Area after a review of the West Subiaco Local Heritage Survey and a proposal to expand it by residents of Subiaco.