Aspendale Gardens vs Chelsea Heights
Chelsea Heights (median $1,008,500) is roughly 20% cheaper to buy into than Aspendale Gardens ($1,265,000).
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Aspendale Gardens and Chelsea Heights side by side
| Measure | Aspendale Gardens | Chelsea Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,265,000 | $1,008,500 |
| Median unit | $348,480 | $778,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 84.0% |
| Renter occupied | 10.0% | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1092 | 1079 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 22 | 12 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,427 | 5,393 |
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 661 mm | 678 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.0°C | 25.9°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Aspendale Gardens scores higher on walkability (22/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Aspendale Gardens (1092) sits above Chelsea Heights (1079).
- For buyers
- Chelsea Heights is the lower entry point at $1,008,500 median, 20% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Aspendale Gardens edges out on average school ICSEA (1092 vs 1079).
Aspendale Gardens vs Chelsea Heights: common questions
Is Aspendale Gardens or Chelsea Heights cheaper to buy in?
Chelsea Heights has the lower median house price at $1,008,500, roughly 20% below Aspendale Gardens ($1,265,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Aspendale Gardens or Chelsea Heights have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Aspendale Gardens scores 1092 vs 1079 in Chelsea Heights. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Aspendale Gardens or Chelsea Heights?
Aspendale Gardens scores 22/100 on walkability vs 12/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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