Chelsea
Chelsea Property & Rent
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Chelsea Safety
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Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
Chelsea Community Overview
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Chelsea Schools
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📍 About Chelsea
CHELSEA is situated in South-Eastern Melbourne. The ABS 2021 Census records a population of 8,347 residents across a density of 3,180 people per square kilometre.
Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows the median house price has reached $1.1M, representing a substantial 109% increase over the past decade, while the median unit price sits at $0.7M, having risen 65% over the same 10-year period.
Education: The suburb does not have any secondary schools located within its boundaries.
Safety: The Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025) reports a crime rate of 7,104 per 100,000 residents, which sits at 1.04 times the Victorian average of 6,810, indicating safety levels that align closely with the state average.
Demographics: Chinese residents represent 2.80% of the population, totalling approximately 233 people, reflecting a relatively modest Chinese community presence.
Transport: Chelsea is positioned approximately 45.5km from the CBD, with a typical driving time of 43 minutes. The suburb benefits from train connectivity via the Frankston Line and Stony Point Line.