Chelsea Heights at a glance
Median house
$1,008,500
Median unit
$778,000
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
5,393
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Chelsea Heights.
The postcode for Chelsea Heights is 3196 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Chelsea Heights is $1,008,500.
Chelsea Heights (3196) sits in the Kingston region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,008,500, above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Chelsea Heights has roughly 5,393 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Chelsea Heights scores 12/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Chelsea Heights's population at 5,393, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,393
Median age
40
Family households
75%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,008,500 on a typical sale, above the Victoria median. Units come in around $778,000, roughly 23% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $202,000. Prices sit above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,008,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $778,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$396/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$412/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
$1,008,500
$778,000
5,393
Median age: 40
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.04% (median rent $396/wk against a $1,008,500 price tag). Units yield 2.75% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (13%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.04%
Based on $1,008,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.75%
Based on $778,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202684%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
307
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
12
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Chelsea Heights.
Local schools for Chelsea Heights
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Chelsea Heights Primary School
Chelsea Primary School
Edithvale Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Chelsea Heights.
- What is the median house price in Chelsea Heights?
- The median house price in Chelsea Heights, VIC 3196 is $1,008,500. The median unit price is $778,000.
- What is the Chelsea Heights postcode?
- Chelsea Heights is in the 3196 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Kingston region.
- Where is Chelsea Heights?
- Chelsea Heights is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3196. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Kingston region.
- What is the average rent in Chelsea Heights?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $396, for units it's $412.
- What schools are in Chelsea Heights?
- There are 20 schools serving Chelsea Heights on this page, including Chelsea Heights Primary School, Cornish College, Chelsea Primary School.
- How walkable is Chelsea Heights?
- Chelsea Heights has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Chelsea Heights?
- Chelsea Heights is close to Chelsea, Bonbeach, Edithvale, Bangholme, Patterson Lakes.
- What is the population of Chelsea Heights?
- The population of Chelsea Heights is approximately 5,393 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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