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Chelsea Heights

Southern Melbourne
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House Median
This Suburb $1,008,500
Melbourne Avg $1,083,043
Unit Median
This Suburb $778,000
Melbourne Avg $590,597
Safety Index
Crime Rate 5,711
VIC Average 6,810
Chinese Population
This Suburb 3.7%
VIC Average 6.6%
VCE Schools
Local Schools 0
Nearby Top Schools 1
Train Access
Local Station No
Nearby Station Yes

Chelsea Heights Property & Rent

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2014-2024) | Rent data: LGA regional average (2025 Q1)

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$1.0M
House Growth
+82% 2014-2024
Unit Price
$778K
Unit Growth
+125% 2014-2024
3BR House
$675/week
2BR House
$580/week
3BR Unit
$690/week
2BR Unit
$550/week

Chelsea Heights Safety

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)
Very Safe
Crime Rate 5,711 per 100,000 Below VIC average (6,810)
308
Total Annual Incidents

Crime Type Distribution Click category for details

A - Against Person 43 14%

Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety

B - Property Crime 201 65.3%

Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type

C - Drug Offences 7 2.3%

Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances

D - Public Order 9 2.9%

Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct

E - Justice Procedures 48 15.6%

Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court

F - Other Offences 0 0%

Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences

Chelsea Heights Community Overview

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

5,393
Total Population
1,688
People/km² Density
3.7%
Chinese Population
Near Average

Main Ethnicities

1
English
1,862 people
34.5%
2
Aust
1,836 people
34.0%
3
Irish
586 people
10.9%
4
Scottish
475 people
8.8%
5
Italian
291 people
5.4%

Transport

48.0 km
Distance to CBD
39 mins
Drive to CBD
70 mins
Transit to CBD
Nearby Station
In adjacent suburb

Chelsea Heights Schools

VCE data: © VCAA (2025)

Nearby Top Schools 1

61.0 Score

Cornish College

Private Co-ed Bangholme

Suburbs Near CHELSEA HEIGHTS

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2024) | 6 nearby suburbs
ASPENDALE GARDENS
$1.3M House
- Unit
BANGHOLME
- House
- Unit
BONBEACH
$1.1M House
$703K Unit
CHELSEA
$1.1M House
$709K Unit
EDITHVALE
$1.2M House
$870K Unit
PATTERSON LAKES
$1.6M House
$710K Unit

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📍 About Chelsea Heights

CHELSEA HEIGHTS is located in South-Eastern Melbourne. The ABS 2021 Census records a population of 5,393 residents across a compact area, resulting in a density of 1688 people/km².

Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows strong property growth, with median house prices reaching $1.0M (representing an 82% increase over 10 years) and median unit prices at $0.8M (up 125% over 10 years).

Education: The area is served by quality educational options, including the nearby private school Cornish College, which achieved a ranking of #137 among private schools in the VCAA 2025 VCE results.

Safety: Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 indicates Chelsea Heights maintains a crime rate of 5711 per 100,000 residents, which is notably lower than the Victorian average of 6810 (0.84x), establishing it as a safe area for families.

Demographics: The suburb has a modest Chinese community, with Chinese residents making up 3.70% of the population (approximately 199 people), reflecting a smaller but present multicultural presence.

Transport: Chelsea Heights sits approximately 48.0km from the CBD, with typical car journey times of around 39 minutes. While the suburb doesn't have its own train station, rail services are accessible from neighbouring areas.