Bonbeach vs Chelsea
The verdict
Bonbeach is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.11M versus $1.18M in Chelsea. Chelsea has a shorter estimated CBD commute (67 vs 71 min). On the separate residential safety score, Chelsea rates higher (83 vs 58/100 in Bonbeach).
Scores
| Bonbeach | Chelsea | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 85 |
| Transport | 94 | 97 |
| Education | 64 | 68 |
| Liveability | 86 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bonbeach | Chelsea | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,855 | 8,347 |
| Median age | 42 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,766 | $1,683 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.0% | 44.6% |
| Born in Australia | 72.2% | 71.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.2 |
Growth: Bonbeach — · Chelsea —
Property
| Bonbeach | Chelsea | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.11M | $1.18M |
| Median unit price | $664K | $687K |
| House price YoY | -15.3% | 22.1% |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 58 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 656 | 288 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 394 | 204 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 146 | 359 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,508 | 6,877 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bonbeach | Chelsea | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,077 | 1,076 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bonbeach · Chelsea
Transport
| Bonbeach | Chelsea | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 94 | 97 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 14 | 32 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 71 | 67 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 720 m | 570 m |
Liveability
| Bonbeach | Chelsea | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 18 |
| Parks | 8 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 920 m | 820 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 31.3 km | 29.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 930 m | 810 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.7 km | 11.2 km |
Population & growth
| Bonbeach | Chelsea | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,855 | 8,347 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,187 | 8,751 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.19% | 1.19% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bonbeach or Chelsea?
Chelsea has the higher residential safety score (Bonbeach 58/100 vs Chelsea 83/100).
Which is more affordable, Bonbeach or Chelsea?
Bonbeach is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.11M versus $1.18M.
Which has better schools, Bonbeach or Chelsea?
Bonbeach has a higher average school ICSEA (Bonbeach 1077 vs Chelsea 1076; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bonbeach or Chelsea?
Chelsea has the higher transport score (Bonbeach 94/100 vs Chelsea 97/100).
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