Aspendale vs Chelsea
Chelsea (median $1,137,500) is roughly 15% cheaper to buy into than Aspendale ($1,342,500).
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Aspendale and Chelsea side by side
| Measure | Aspendale | Chelsea |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,342,500 | $1,137,500 |
| Median unit | $948,500 | $709,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $680/wk | $680/wk |
| Unit rent | $545/wk | $545/wk |
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | 65.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | 32.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1094 | 1075 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 36 | 70 |
| Transit score | 20 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 7,285 | 8,347 |
| Median age | 40 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 661 mm | 651 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.0°C | 25.7°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
Chelsea scores higher on walkability (36/100 vs 70/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Aspendale (1094) sits above Chelsea (1075). Aspendale skews owner-occupied (80%), Chelsea runs more rental-dense (65% owner).
- For buyers
- Chelsea is the lower entry point at $1,137,500 median, 15% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Chelsea offers the higher gross rental yield (3.11% vs 2.63%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Aspendale edges out on average school ICSEA (1094 vs 1075). Aspendale also has a higher family-household share (77% vs 61%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Aspendale vs Chelsea: common questions
Is Aspendale or Chelsea cheaper to buy in?
Chelsea has the lower median house price at $1,137,500, roughly 15% below Aspendale ($1,342,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Aspendale or Chelsea have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Aspendale scores 1094 vs 1075 in Chelsea. 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 or Chelsea?
Chelsea scores 70/100 on walkability vs 36/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Aspendale or Chelsea?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.11% in Chelsea vs 2.63% in Aspendale. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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