Chelsea vs Patterson Lakes
The verdict
Chelsea is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.18M versus $1.42M in Patterson Lakes. Chelsea rates higher for transport (97 vs 62). Chelsea is closer to the coast (820 m vs 2.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Chelsea rates higher (83 vs 72/100 in Patterson Lakes).
Scores
| Chelsea | Patterson Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 68 |
| Transport | 97 | 62 |
| Education | 68 | 60 |
| Liveability | 88 | 81 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Chelsea | Patterson Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,347 | 7,793 |
| Median age | 41 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,683 | $1,932 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.6% | 37.5% |
| Born in Australia | 71.6% | 70.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.5 |
Growth: Chelsea — · Patterson Lakes —
Property
| Chelsea | Patterson Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.18M | $1.42M |
| Median unit price | $687K | $651K |
| House price YoY | 22.1% | 16.0% |
| 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 | Patterson Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 72 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 288 | 436 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 204 | 257 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 359 | 295 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,877 | 4,145 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Chelsea | Patterson Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,076 | 1,058 |
See the full school list on each profile: Chelsea · Patterson Lakes
Transport
| Chelsea | Patterson Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 97 | 62 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 32 | 29 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 67 | 110 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 570 m | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| Chelsea | Patterson Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 18 | 2 |
| Parks | 10 | 18 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 820 m | 2.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 29.7 km | 32.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 810 m | 2.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.2 km | 9.1 km |
Population & growth
| Chelsea | Patterson Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,347 | 7,793 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,751 | 8,027 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.19% | 0.74% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Chelsea or Patterson Lakes?
Chelsea has the higher residential safety score (Chelsea 83/100 vs Patterson Lakes 72/100).
Which is more affordable, Chelsea or Patterson Lakes?
Chelsea is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.18M versus $1.42M.
Which has better schools, Chelsea or Patterson Lakes?
Chelsea has a higher average school ICSEA (Chelsea 1076 vs Patterson Lakes 1058; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Chelsea or Patterson Lakes?
Chelsea has the higher transport score (Chelsea 97/100 vs Patterson Lakes 62/100).
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