Chelsea Heights vs Chelsea
Chelsea Heights (median $1,008,500) is roughly 11% cheaper to buy into than Chelsea ($1,137,500).
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Chelsea Heights and Chelsea side by side
| Measure | Chelsea Heights | Chelsea |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,008,500 | $1,137,500 |
| Median unit | $778,000 | $709,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $680/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $545/wk |
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 65.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | 32.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1079 | 1075 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 12 | 70 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,393 | 8,347 |
| Median age | 40 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 678 mm | 651 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.9°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 (12/100 vs 70/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Chelsea Heights (1079) sits above Chelsea (1075). Chelsea Heights skews owner-occupied (84%), Chelsea runs more rental-dense (65% owner).
- For buyers
- Chelsea Heights is the lower entry point at $1,008,500 median, 11% 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 1075). Chelsea Heights also has a higher family-household share (75% vs 61%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Chelsea Heights vs Chelsea: common questions
Is Chelsea Heights or Chelsea cheaper to buy in?
Chelsea Heights has the lower median house price at $1,008,500, roughly 11% below Chelsea ($1,137,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Chelsea Heights or Chelsea have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Chelsea Heights scores 1079 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, Chelsea Heights or Chelsea?
Chelsea scores 70/100 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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