Chelsea Heights vs Chelsea
The verdict
Chelsea Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $921K versus $1.18M in Chelsea. Chelsea rates higher for transport (97 vs 63). Chelsea is closer to the coast (820 m vs 2.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Chelsea Heights rates higher (92 vs 83/100 in Chelsea).
Scores
| Chelsea Heights | Chelsea | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 85 |
| Transport | 63 | 97 |
| Education | 59 | 68 |
| Liveability | 78 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Chelsea Heights | Chelsea | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,393 | 8,347 |
| Median age | 40 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,867 | $1,683 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 36.2% | 44.6% |
| Born in Australia | 71.5% | 71.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.2 |
Growth: Chelsea Heights — · Chelsea —
Property
| Chelsea Heights | Chelsea | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $921K | $1.18M |
| Median unit price | $636K | $687K |
| House price YoY | -1.8% | 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
| Chelsea Heights | Chelsea | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 92 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 130 | 288 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 241 | 204 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 482 | 359 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,673 | 6,877 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Chelsea Heights | Chelsea | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,050 | 1,076 |
See the full school list on each profile: Chelsea Heights · Chelsea
Transport
| Chelsea Heights | Chelsea | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 63 | 97 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 41 | 32 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 100 | 67 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.1 km | 570 m |
Liveability
| Chelsea Heights | 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 | 1 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 18 |
| Parks | 13 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.2 km | 820 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 29.4 km | 29.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.3 km | 810 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.1 km | 11.2 km |
Population & growth
| Chelsea Heights | Chelsea | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,393 | 8,347 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,412 | 8,751 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.09% | 1.19% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Chelsea Heights or Chelsea?
Chelsea Heights has the higher residential safety score (Chelsea Heights 92/100 vs Chelsea 83/100).
Which is more affordable, Chelsea Heights or Chelsea?
Chelsea Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $921K versus $1.18M.
Which has better schools, Chelsea Heights or Chelsea?
Chelsea has a higher average school ICSEA (Chelsea Heights 1050 vs Chelsea 1076; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Chelsea Heights or Chelsea?
Chelsea has the higher transport score (Chelsea Heights 63/100 vs Chelsea 97/100).
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