Chelsea Heights
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Chelsea Heights, VIC 3196.
About Chelsea Heights
Welcome to Chelsea Heights
Chelsea Heights sits in Melbourne's south-east, part of the Kingston municipality and a short drive inland from the Port Phillip Bay foreshore. It's bordered by Bangholme, Bonbeach, Chelsea, Edithvale and Aspendale Gardens, putting beach life within easy reach while the suburb itself retains a quieter, more residential feel than its coastal neighbours.
With a population of 5,393 and a median age of 40, Chelsea Heights has long appealed to families and older couples looking for space and a settled community atmosphere without paying beachfront prices. It's the kind of suburb where backyards, wide streets and proximity to parkland matter more than proximity to nightlife.
Lifestyle & dining
Chelsea Heights doesn't have a bustling café strip of its own, and that's largely the point — residents tend to head into neighbouring Chelsea or down to Bonbeach and Edithvale for their coffee, dining and beachside walks. Chelsea's Nepean Highway strip in particular offers a good spread of cafés, takeaway and casual dining options, while the foreshore reserves along the bay are popular for weekend strolls and sunset views, all just minutes from home.
Shopping
For everyday shopping, residents typically rely on nearby Chelsea and the broader Kingston retail network, which covers supermarkets, specialty stores and larger shopping centres within a short drive. The suburb's own footprint is modest and largely residential, so most errands and bigger shopping trips happen just outside its borders in Chelsea or further along the bayside strip.
Getting around
Chelsea Heights is well served by road links, with easy access to the Mornington Peninsula Freeway and connecting arterials that make commuting toward Melbourne's CBD or further down the peninsula reasonably straightforward. Public transport users generally rely on bus routes linking through to the Frankston railway line, with stations in Chelsea, Bonbeach and Edithvale all within a short trip, giving residents multiple options for train access into the city.
Schools & families
Families are well catered for locally, with Chelsea Heights Primary School serving the immediate area and giving younger children a genuine walk-to-school option. For secondary schooling and additional education choices, residents have access to the wider range of options across Chelsea and the Kingston and Frankston districts, making the suburb a practical base for families planning ahead as children grow.
Parks & recreation
The suburb's leafy residential streets are complemented by nearby reserves and the broader network of parks that run through this part of Kingston, offering space for walking, cycling and casual sport. The proximity to Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands and the bayside foreshore adds another layer of appeal for those who enjoy nature reserves, birdwatching or simply an outdoor outlet close to home.
Housing & architecture
Housing in Chelsea Heights is dominated by detached homes, which make up around 74% of current listings, alongside a smaller mix of townhouses (17%) and apartments or units (9%). This reflects the suburb's character as a family-oriented, low-density pocket built largely around freestanding homes on generous blocks, typical of the area's post-war and later suburban development.
The property market
The median house price in Chelsea Heights currently sits at $915,000, with recent figures showing a modest pullback in growth of -0.5%, suggesting a market that has cooled slightly after a period of stronger demand. Median rent of $650 per week points to solid ongoing interest from tenants, making the suburb relevant both to owner-occupiers chasing space near the bay and to investors drawn by steady rental demand in a well-connected, family-friendly pocket of Melbourne's south-east.
Market snapshot
Chelsea Heights property market
Median sale price
$915k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$650
per week
Gross rental yield
3.7%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$781k
Median
$915k
Premium
$1.11m
Days on market
41
Auction clearance
81%
Sold this year
29
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth -0.4% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Chelsea Heights by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Chelsea Heights, VIC 3196.
Population
5,393
residents (2021)
Median age
40
years
Household income
$1,867
median, per week
Median rent
$412
per week
Median mortgage
$2,001
per month
Mortgage / income
25%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Chelsea Heights
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Chelsea Heights
$815k
1/13 Gruchy Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$930k
9 Jabiru Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$742k
2/1 Eighth Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$860k
1 Seccull Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$872k
25 Seccull Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$800k
5/227 Thames Promenade
Sold ~July 2026
$1.26m
68 Chelsea Park Drive
Sold ~June 2026
$700k
2/14 Roche Court
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Chelsea Heights suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Chelsea Heights?
The median house price in Chelsea Heights, VIC is $915k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have fallen about 0.5%.
How much is rent in Chelsea Heights?
The median weekly rent in Chelsea Heights is around $650 per week.
Is Chelsea Heights a good place to live?
Chelsea Heights is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 30 km south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Kingston local government area. Chelsea Heights is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 5,393 and 1 school in the area.
What is the population of Chelsea Heights?
Chelsea Heights has a population of 5,393 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 40.
What schools are in Chelsea Heights?
There is 1 school in or near Chelsea Heights, including Chelsea Heights Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Chelsea Heights?
Properties in Chelsea Heights take around 41 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 81%.
How much do you need to buy in Chelsea Heights?
Entry-level properties in Chelsea Heights start around $781k, while premium homes reach $1.11m.
What suburbs are near Chelsea Heights?
Suburbs near Chelsea Heights include Bangholme, Bonbeach, Chelsea, Edithvale and Aspendale Gardens.
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