Overall score
Carrum
60.2/100
Chelsea
61.7/100
Carrum vs Chelsea, VIC Suburb Comparison
Carrum for families and investment; Chelsea for retirees and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CarrumChelsea
Crime rate
Carrum
60.7 / 1k
Chelsea
63.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Carrum
195
Chelsea
386
Population
Carrum
4,239
Chelsea
8,347
Metric leadCarrum 1Chelsea 102 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 | Carrum | Chelsea |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.2/100 | 61.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 70.7/100 | 75.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 60.7 / 1k | 63.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 39 | 48 |
| Walkability | 90.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 195 | 386 |
| Planning activity | 90 | 85 |
| Green cover | 9.3% | 13.3% |
| Population | 4,239 | 8,347 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Carrum is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, and Chelsea is a coastal established suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
Carrum tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Chelsea stands out for parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability.
Choose Carrum if you are weighing investors and households prioritising schools; lean toward Chelsea for retirees and people chasing a beach lifestyle.
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.