Cheltenham vs St Clair
The verdict
Cheltenham is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.08M versus $1.17M in St Clair. Cheltenham rates higher for transport (91 vs 83). St Clair rates higher for education (75 vs 61). Cheltenham is closer to the coast (2.9 km vs 3.9 km).
Scores
| Cheltenham | St Clair | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 80 |
| Transport | 91 | 83 |
| Education | 61 | 75 |
| Liveability | 81 | 82 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cheltenham | St Clair | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,236 | 2,634 |
| Median age | 44 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,534 | $1,890 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.0% | 53.5% |
| Born in Australia | 77.5% | 59.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.3 |
Growth: Cheltenham Moderate Growth · St Clair Moderate Growth
Property
| Cheltenham | St Clair | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.08M | $1.17M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 48.0% | -1.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $630 | $630 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Cheltenham | St Clair | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 77 | 77 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 179 | 228 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 179 | 114 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,936 | 9,947 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cheltenham | St Clair | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 974 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cheltenham · St Clair
Transport
| Cheltenham | St Clair | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 91 | 83 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 9 | 10 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 27 | 38 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 210 m | 550 m |
Liveability
| Cheltenham | St Clair | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 1 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 53 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.9 km | 3.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.7 km | 8.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.1 km | 5.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.0 km | 1.4 km |
Population & growth
| Cheltenham | St Clair | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,236 | 2,634 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,356 | 2,776 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,587 | 3,048 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.32% | 1.32% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cheltenham or St Clair?
Cheltenham and St Clair have similar residential safety scores (77 and 77/100).
Which is more affordable, Cheltenham or St Clair?
Cheltenham is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.08M versus $1.17M.
Which has better public transport, Cheltenham or St Clair?
Cheltenham has the higher transport score (Cheltenham 91/100 vs St Clair 83/100).
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