Overall score
Aspendale
60.9/100
Chelsea Heights
62.9/100
Aspendale vs Chelsea Heights, VIC Suburb Comparison
Aspendale for beach lifestyle and investment; Chelsea Heights for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AspendaleChelsea Heights
Crime rate
Aspendale
43.8 / 1k
Chelsea Heights
52.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Aspendale
228
Chelsea Heights
133
Population
Aspendale
7,285
Chelsea Heights
5,393
Metric leadAspendale 6Chelsea Heights 61 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesChelsea Heights
- Best for familiesChelsea Heights
- Best for beach lifestyleAspendale
- Best for investmentAspendale
- Best for best valueChelsea Heights
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Aspendale | Chelsea Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.9/100 | 62.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.7/100 | 62.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.8 / 1k | 52.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 41 |
| Walkability | 94.0/100 | 98.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 228 | 133 |
| Planning activity | 93 | 39 |
| Green cover | 8.6% | 12.0% |
| Population | 7,285 | 5,393 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Aspendale is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone, and Chelsea Heights is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood. Aspendale leans into coastal living, while Chelsea Heights feels more inland and suburban in character.
On the data, Aspendale is stronger for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves; Chelsea Heights answers with housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability.
Choose Aspendale if you are weighing people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Chelsea Heights for value-focused buyers.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.