Chelsea vs Patterson Lakes
Chelsea (median $1,137,500) is roughly 28% cheaper to buy into than Patterson Lakes ($1,575,000).
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Chelsea and Patterson Lakes side by side
| Measure | Chelsea | Patterson Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,137,500 | $1,575,000 |
| Median unit | $709,000 | $710,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $680/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $545/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 65.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 32.0% | 15.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1075 | 1040 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 70 | 8 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 8,347 | 7,793 |
| Median age | 41 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 651 mm | 678 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.7°C | 25.9°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 (70/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Chelsea (1075) sits above Patterson Lakes (1040). Patterson Lakes skews owner-occupied (79%), Chelsea runs more rental-dense (65% owner).
- For buyers
- Chelsea is the lower entry point at $1,137,500 median, 28% 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 1040). Patterson Lakes also has a higher family-household share (72% vs 61%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Chelsea vs Patterson Lakes: common questions
Is Chelsea or Patterson Lakes cheaper to buy in?
Chelsea has the lower median house price at $1,137,500, roughly 28% below Patterson Lakes ($1,575,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Chelsea or Patterson Lakes have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Chelsea scores 1075 vs 1040 in Patterson Lakes. 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 or Patterson Lakes?
Chelsea scores 70/100 on walkability vs 8/100. 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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