Chelsea Heights vs Edithvale
Chelsea Heights (median $1,008,500) is roughly 17% cheaper to buy into than Edithvale ($1,217,500).
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Chelsea Heights and Edithvale side by side
| Measure | Chelsea Heights | Edithvale |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,008,500 | $1,217,500 |
| Median unit | $778,000 | $870,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | 25.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1079 | 1085 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 12 | 22 |
| Transit score | 0 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,393 | 6,276 |
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| 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
Edithvale scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 22/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Edithvale (1085) sits above Chelsea Heights (1079). Chelsea Heights skews owner-occupied (84%), Edithvale runs more rental-dense (73% owner).
- For buyers
- Chelsea Heights is the lower entry point at $1,008,500 median, 17% 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
- Edithvale edges out on average school ICSEA (1085 vs 1079).
Chelsea Heights vs Edithvale: common questions
Is Chelsea Heights or Edithvale cheaper to buy in?
Chelsea Heights has the lower median house price at $1,008,500, roughly 17% below Edithvale ($1,217,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Chelsea Heights or Edithvale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Edithvale scores 1085 vs 1079 in Chelsea Heights. 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 Edithvale?
Edithvale scores 22/100 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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