Chelsea Heights vs Waterways
The verdict
Chelsea Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $921K versus $1.52M in Waterways. Chelsea Heights rates higher for transport (63 vs 52). Waterways rates higher for education (79 vs 59). Waterways has a shorter estimated CBD commute (92 vs 100 min). On the separate residential safety score, Chelsea Heights rates higher (92 vs 49/100 in Waterways).
Scores
| Chelsea Heights | Waterways | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 66 |
| Transport | 63 | 52 |
| Education | 59 | 79 |
| Liveability | 78 | 70 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Chelsea Heights | Waterways | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,393 | 2,422 |
| Median age | 40 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,867 | $3,013 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 36.2% | 59.3% |
| Born in Australia | 71.5% | 54.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 3.3 |
Growth: Chelsea Heights — · Waterways —
Property
| Chelsea Heights | Waterways | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $921K | $1.52M |
| Median unit price | $636K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -1.8% | 5.6% |
| 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 | Waterways | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 92 | 49 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 130 | 826 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 241 | 124 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 482 | 206 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,673 | 2,684 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Chelsea Heights | Waterways | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,050 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Chelsea Heights · Waterways
Transport
| Chelsea Heights | Waterways | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 63 | 52 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 41 | 5 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 100 | 92 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.1 km | 2.9 km |
Liveability
| Chelsea Heights | Waterways | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 1 |
| Parks | 13 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.2 km | 3.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 29.4 km | 26.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.3 km | 3.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.1 km | 11.1 km |
Population & growth
| Chelsea Heights | Waterways | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,393 | 2,422 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,412 | 2,460 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.09% | 0.39% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Chelsea Heights or Waterways?
Chelsea Heights has the higher residential safety score (Chelsea Heights 92/100 vs Waterways 49/100).
Which is more affordable, Chelsea Heights or Waterways?
Chelsea Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $921K versus $1.52M.
Which has better public transport, Chelsea Heights or Waterways?
Chelsea Heights has the higher transport score (Chelsea Heights 63/100 vs Waterways 52/100).
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