Overall score
Carrum
60.2/100
Chelsea Heights
62.9/100
Carrum vs Chelsea Heights, VIC Suburb Comparison
Carrum for beach lifestyle and investment; Chelsea Heights for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CarrumChelsea Heights
Crime rate
Carrum
60.7 / 1k
Chelsea Heights
52.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Carrum
195
Chelsea Heights
133
Population
Carrum
4,239
Chelsea Heights
5,393
Metric leadCarrum 3Chelsea Heights 91 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 familiesChelsea Heights
- Best for beach lifestyleCarrum
- Best for investmentCarrum
- Best for best valueChelsea Heights
- Best for best schoolsChelsea 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 | Carrum | Chelsea Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.2/100 | 62.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 70.7/100 | 62.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 60.7 / 1k | 52.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 39 | 41 |
| Walkability | 90.0/100 | 98.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 195 | 133 |
| Planning activity | 90 | 39 |
| Green cover | 9.3% | 12.0% |
| Population | 4,239 | 5,393 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Carrum is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, while Chelsea Heights is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood. Carrum leans into coastal living, while Chelsea Heights feels more inland and suburban in character.
On the data, Carrum is stronger for schools and education options, plus nearby cafés and amenities; Chelsea Heights answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
People chasing a beach lifestyle may find Carrum the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Chelsea Heights.
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.