Chelsea Heights vs Waterways
Chelsea Heights (median $1,008,500) is roughly 38% cheaper to buy into than Waterways ($1,635,000).
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Chelsea Heights and Waterways side by side
| Measure | Chelsea Heights | Waterways |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,008,500 | $1,635,000 |
| Median unit | $778,000 | $348,480 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 88.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1079 | 1077 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 12 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 100 | – |
| Population | 5,393 | 2,422 |
| Median age | 40 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 678 mm | 692 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.9°C | 26.2°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 Waterways (1077).
- For buyers
- Chelsea Heights is the lower entry point at $1,008,500 median, 38% 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 1077). Waterways also has a higher family-household share (93% vs 75%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Chelsea Heights vs Waterways: common questions
Is Chelsea Heights or Waterways cheaper to buy in?
Chelsea Heights has the lower median house price at $1,008,500, roughly 38% below Waterways ($1,635,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Chelsea Heights or Waterways have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Chelsea Heights scores 1079 vs 1077 in Waterways. 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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