Cheltenham
VIC 3192 · Kingston
23,992 (2021) → 25,929 est. (2025)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Cheltenham is a suburb in Kingston, VIC 3192, about 19km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.33M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 6 schools, a transport score of 98/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Cheltenham has an overall score of 92/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 75/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.95%), China (3.13%), India (2.73%), Greece (1.99%), New Zealand (1.64%)
Top languages: Greek (4.28%), Mandarin (3.62%), Russian (1.79%), Italian (1.14%), Hindi (1%)
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 1094 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Cheltenham Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1140
- Cheltenham East Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1118
- Our Lady of the Assumption SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1108
- Kingston Heath Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1092
- Le Page Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1091
- Cheltenham Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1052
Nearby (within 10km)
- Mentone Girls Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1091
- Mentone Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1118
- Bayside Special Developmental SchoolCombined · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1083
- Kilbreda CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1068
- Beaumaris North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1144
- Southmoor Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1115
- St Patrick's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1124
- Mentone Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1104
- Stella Maris SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1142
- Mentone Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.8kmICSEA 1140
- St Catherine's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.9kmICSEA 1096
- Mentone Girls' Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.9kmICSEA 1174
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
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
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
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)
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
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Frequently asked questions about Cheltenham
Is Cheltenham safe?
Cheltenham has a residential safety score of 75/100, 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 7,907 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Cheltenham?
In Cheltenham, the .
How far is Cheltenham from Melbourne CBD?
Cheltenham is about 18.7 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 45 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Cheltenham?
Cheltenham has 6 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1100 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Cheltenham?
Cheltenham has a transport score of 98/100 and 127 bus stops.