Chelsea
VIC 3196 · Kingston
8,347 (2021) → 8,751 est. (2025)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Chelsea is a suburb in Kingston, VIC 3196, about 30km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.18M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 97/100, and is right by the coast. Chelsea has an overall score of 85/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 83/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3196 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.79%), New Zealand (1.89%), India (1.38%), Philippines (0.89%), Scotland (0.85%)
Top languages: Greek (1.77%), Russian (1.13%), Mandarin (1.1%), Italian (1.01%), Spanish (0.77%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1046 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1084
- Chelsea Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1075
- Oakwood School-Oakwood School VCAL CampusSecondary · Government
- Westall Secondary College-LEEP ChelseaSecondary · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Edithvale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1100
- Chelsea Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1059
- Bonbeach Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1077
- Cornish CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.5kmICSEA 1132
- Patterson Lakes Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1061
- Aspendale Gardens Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1095
- Carrum Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1075
- Aspendale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 1100
- St Louis de Montfort's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.9kmICSEA 1107
- Patterson River Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 1015
- Yarrabah SchoolCombined · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 1032
- Seaford North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 1070
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
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Frequently asked questions about Chelsea
Is Chelsea safe?
Chelsea has a residential safety score of 83/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 6,877 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Chelsea?
In Chelsea, the .
How far is Chelsea from Melbourne CBD?
Chelsea is about 29.7 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 67 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Chelsea?
Chelsea has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1080 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Chelsea?
Chelsea has a transport score of 97/100 and 32 bus stops.