Cheltenham Property & Rent
Price Trend (2014-2024)
Cheltenham Safety
Crime Type Distribution Click category for details
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
Cheltenham Community Overview
Population Overview
Main Ethnicities
Transport
Cheltenham Schools
Local Schools 1
Nearby Top Schools 6
Mentone Grammar School
Mentone Girls' Grammar School
Kilbreda College
Mentone Girls Secondary College
Sandringham College
St Bede's College
Suburbs Near CHELTENHAM
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📍 About Cheltenham
CHELTENHAM is situated in South-Eastern Melbourne and home to 23,992 residents according to the ABS 2021 Census, with a population density of 2281 people per square kilometre.
Property: The local housing market shows strong growth, with Data Vic Q2 2025 reporting a median house price of $1.3M, representing a 72% increase over the past decade. Units have also performed well, reaching a median price of $0.7M with 48% growth over the same 10-year period.
Education: Families have access to quality schooling options, including the local public Cheltenham Secondary College, which ranks #95 among public schools according to VCAA 2025 VCE results. The nearby private Mentone Girls' Grammar School offers another excellent choice, ranking #24 among private schools.
Safety: The Crime Statistics Agency reports (September 2025) that Cheltenham's crime rate sits at 7973 per 100,000 residents, which is 1.17 times the Victorian average of 6810. This places the suburb close to the state's average safety levels.
Demographics: The area maintains a diverse community, with Chinese residents making up 6.20% of the population (approximately 1,487 people), which aligns closely with the Victorian average.
Transport: Commuters benefit from excellent connectivity, with the CBD approximately 25.2km away and reachable in 33 minutes by car. The suburb is well-served by rail transport via its train station on the Frankston Line and Stony Point Line.