Edithvale vs Chelsea Heights.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,217,500 and $1,008,500. Edithvale edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Chelsea Heights (median $1,008,500) is roughly 21% cheaper to buy into than Edithvale ($1,217,500).
Edithvale scores higher on walkability (22/100 vs 12/100 ), 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, 21% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Chelsea Heights offers the higher gross rental yield (2.04% vs 1.69%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Edithvale edges out on average school ICSEA (1085 vs 1079).
Common questions
Is Edithvale or Chelsea Heights cheaper to buy in?
Chelsea Heights has the lower median house price at $1,008,500, roughly 21% below Edithvale ($1,217,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Edithvale or Chelsea Heights 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, Edithvale or Chelsea Heights?
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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Edithvale or Chelsea Heights?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.04% in Chelsea Heights vs 1.69% in Edithvale. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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