Bonbeach vs Chelsea Heights
Chelsea Heights (median $1,008,500) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Bonbeach ($1,107,500).
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Bonbeach and Chelsea Heights side by side
| Measure | Bonbeach | Chelsea Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,107,500 | $1,008,500 |
| Median unit | $702,500 | $778,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 84.0% |
| Renter occupied | 29.0% | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1067 | 1079 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 12 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 6,855 | 5,393 |
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 651 mm | 678 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.7°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Chelsea Heights (1079) sits above Bonbeach (1067). Chelsea Heights skews owner-occupied (84%), Bonbeach runs more rental-dense (69% owner).
- For buyers
- Chelsea Heights is the lower entry point at $1,008,500 median, 9% 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
- Chelsea Heights edges out on average school ICSEA (1079 vs 1067). Chelsea Heights also has a higher family-household share (75% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Bonbeach vs Chelsea Heights: common questions
Is Bonbeach or Chelsea Heights cheaper to buy in?
Chelsea Heights has the lower median house price at $1,008,500, roughly 9% below Bonbeach ($1,107,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Bonbeach or Chelsea Heights have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Chelsea Heights scores 1079 vs 1067 in Bonbeach. 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.
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