Bonbeach vs Chelsea Heights
The verdict
Chelsea Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $921K versus $1.11M in Bonbeach. Bonbeach rates higher for transport (94 vs 63). Bonbeach is closer to the coast (920 m vs 2.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Chelsea Heights rates higher (92 vs 58/100 in Bonbeach).
Scores
| Bonbeach | Chelsea Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 67 |
| Transport | 94 | 63 |
| Education | 64 | 59 |
| Liveability | 86 | 78 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bonbeach | Chelsea Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,855 | 5,393 |
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,766 | $1,867 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.0% | 36.2% |
| Born in Australia | 72.2% | 71.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.6 |
Growth: Bonbeach — · Chelsea Heights —
Property
| Bonbeach | Chelsea Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.11M | $921K |
| Median unit price | $664K | $636K |
| House price YoY | -15.3% | -1.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Bonbeach | Chelsea Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 58 | 92 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 656 | 130 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 394 | 241 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 146 | 482 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,508 | 4,673 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bonbeach | Chelsea Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,077 | 1,050 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bonbeach · Chelsea Heights
Transport
| Bonbeach | Chelsea Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 94 | 63 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 14 | 41 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 71 | 100 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 720 m | 2.1 km |
Liveability
| Bonbeach | Chelsea Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 4 |
| Parks | 8 | 13 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 920 m | 2.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 31.3 km | 29.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 930 m | 2.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.7 km | 12.1 km |
Population & growth
| Bonbeach | Chelsea Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,855 | 5,393 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,187 | 5,412 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.19% | 0.09% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bonbeach or Chelsea Heights?
Chelsea Heights has the higher residential safety score (Bonbeach 58/100 vs Chelsea Heights 92/100).
Which is more affordable, Bonbeach or Chelsea Heights?
Chelsea Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $921K versus $1.11M.
Which has better schools, Bonbeach or Chelsea Heights?
Bonbeach has a higher average school ICSEA (Bonbeach 1077 vs Chelsea Heights 1050; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bonbeach or Chelsea Heights?
Bonbeach has the higher transport score (Bonbeach 94/100 vs Chelsea Heights 63/100).
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