Bonbeach vs Chelsea
Bonbeach (median $1,107,500) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Chelsea ($1,137,500).
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Bonbeach and Chelsea side by side
| Measure | Bonbeach | Chelsea |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,107,500 | $1,137,500 |
| Median unit | $702,500 | $709,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $680/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $545/wk |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 65.0% |
| Renter occupied | 29.0% | 32.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1067 | 1075 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 70 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 6,855 | 8,347 |
| Median age | 42 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 651 mm | 651 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.7°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Chelsea (1075) sits above Bonbeach (1067).
- For buyers
- Bonbeach is the lower entry point at $1,107,500 median, 3% 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 edges out on average school ICSEA (1075 vs 1067).
Bonbeach vs Chelsea: common questions
Is Bonbeach or Chelsea cheaper to buy in?
Bonbeach has the lower median house price at $1,107,500, roughly 3% below Chelsea ($1,137,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Bonbeach or Chelsea have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Chelsea scores 1075 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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