Overall score
Aspendale
60.9/100
Chelsea
61.7/100
Aspendale vs Chelsea, VIC Suburb Comparison
Aspendale for families and schools; Chelsea for retirees and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AspendaleChelsea
Crime rate
Aspendale
43.8 / 1k
Chelsea
63.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Aspendale
228
Chelsea
386
Population
Aspendale
7,285
Chelsea
8,347
Metric leadAspendale 4Chelsea 81 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.9/100 | 61.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.7/100 | 75.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.8 / 1k | 63.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 48 |
| Walkability | 94.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 228 | 386 |
| Planning activity | 93 | 85 |
| Green cover | 8.6% | 13.3% |
| Population | 7,285 | 8,347 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Aspendale is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone, while Chelsea is a coastal established suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
Aspendale pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, whereas Chelsea is the better pick for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability.
Choose Aspendale if you are weighing investors and households prioritising schools; lean toward Chelsea for people chasing a beach lifestyle and 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.