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VIC · Kingston (Vic.) Council

Chelsea, VIC, 3196

Current weather

14.5°CRain showers

77% humidity · 21.9 km/h wind · 15.7° / 12.6° today · 8.7 mm rain

Desirability index

95/100

#22 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Chelsea is a mid-sized suburb in the Kingston (Vic.) area, home to around 8,347 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 595 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-29%), roughly 71.3 offences per 1,000 residents, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
8,347
Median age
41
Median household income / week
$1,683
Dwelling vacancy
7.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
304 of 3,910
Median monthly mortgage
$2,008
Employment rate
61.2%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
248 / 847 / 1,505

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
595
Against the person
103
Against property
369
Rate per 1,000 residents
71.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 81 residents
State safety percentile
63.1th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-29%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage44
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle58
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store87
  • B49 Other Theft65
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order49

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
2
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
1,079.5
  • Chelsea Primary SchoolPrimary
  • St Joseph's SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

49 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Bike & Ride
  • Chelsea Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Chelsea Railway Station
  • Chelsea Station
  • Chelsea Station

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

85 planning-related records

2021· 39 proposals

  • October 2021

  • The construction of a front fence
    1 68 SHERWOOD AVENUE CHELSEA 3196Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2021

  • Use of the land for the sale of packaged liquor
    441 NEPEAN HIGHWAY CHELSEA 3196Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Develop the land for a first floor dwelling extension on a lot less than 300m2
    3 17 SWANPOOL AVENUE CHELSEA 3196Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of one (1) dwelling, to the rear of an existing.
    46 WOODBINE GROVE CHELSEA 3196Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development and use of this land for a dual occupancy in accordance with the attached plans to be submitted pursuant to Condition 1 hereof.
    69 EMBANKMENT GROVE CHELSEA 3196Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Develop the land for the construction of alterations & additions to the existing dwelling
    9 STURDEE STREET CHELSEA 3196Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Develop the land for the construction of alterations and additions to an existing dwelling (first floor addition)
    2 52 CATHERINE AVENUE CHELSEA 3196Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • buildings and works within a design and development overlay
    1 32 CAMP STREET CHELSEA 3196Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Subdivide the Land into Three (3) Lots
    1 69 SHERWOOD AVENUE CHELSEA 3196Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land for storage in association with a home business
    34 MULKARRA DRIVE CHELSEA 3196Withdrawn
  • Subdivide the Land into Five (5) Lots
    22 SHERWOOD AVENUE CHELSEA 3196Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • First floor extension to Dwelling 1
    1 6 SCOTCH PARADE CHELSEA 3196Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • The display business identification signage, internally illuminated signage and an animated sign
    402 NEPEAN HIGHWAY CHELSEA 3196Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • We would like to install a 750mm (H) x 1500mm (W) V-shape sign above the fascia. It is aluminium composite panel with digitally printed graphics both sides. The signage will be matching in size to the two shops either side of the proposed clinic.
    402 Nepean HighwayWithdrawn
  • The development of three (3) double storey dwellings and associated works generally in accordance with the submitted plans
    70-72 BLANTYRE AVENUE CHELSEA 3196Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Alterations and additions to a dwelling
    Unit 1 8 Fowler StreetWithdrawn
  • Develop the Land for the Construction of Two (2) Dwellings
    48A ELSIE GROVE CHELSEA 3196Withdrawn

  • June 2021

  • Develop the land for the construction of buildings and works within the tree protection radius of a significant tree protected by the Environmental Significance Overlay (Schedule 3)
    36 THAMES PROMENADE CHELSEA 3196Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Create access to a road in a Road Zone, Category 1
    1 366 NEPEAN HIGHWAY CHELSEA 3196Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The construction of two (2) double storey dwellings
    31 MULKARRA DRIVE CHELSEA 3196Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amend the planning permit and endorsed plans to remove the requirement for the rear balconies of each dwelling to be designed to ensure no overlooking to adjoining properties for the reasons provided in the accompanying documentation.
    20 DOUGLAS AVENUE CHELSEA 3196Withdrawn
  • Buildings and works associated with the existing Section 2 use (Service Station)
    469-471 Nepean HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works associated with a ramp to Boatshed 1247
    26 SWANSEA ROAD CHELSEA 3196Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • The development of this site for two (2) dwellings, subject to the following conditions
    293A STATION STREET CHELSEA 3196Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of two (2) dwellings
    24 SWANPOOL AVENUE CHELSEA 3196Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivide the Land into four (4) Lots and common property and removal of a way easement.
    74 Argyle AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of four (4) dwellings with an internal height greater than 3.5m within DDO1 and associated works in accordance with the endorsed plans
    359 Nepean HighwayWithdrawn
  • Subdivide the Land into Three (3) Lots
    65 Woodbine GrovePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Reduction of the car parking requirement
    402 Nepean HighwayNo permit required
  • Extension to the existing dwelling on a lot less than 300sqm (verandah addition)
    3 52 Thames PromenadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • alteration to internal ground floor layout, first floor addition
    94 Embankment GrovePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of two (2) dwellings and associated works in accordance with the endorsed plans
    32 CHELSEA ROAD CHELSEA 3196NOD issued by a delegate

  • March 2021

  • Development of four (4) double storey dwellings
    57 THAMES PROMENADE CHELSEA 3196NOD issued by a delegate
  • The development of this site for two (2) dwellings in accordance with plans to be submitted pursuant to Condition 1 hereof.
    131A Embankment GrovePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of one (1) dwelling, to the rear of an existing.
    46 Woodbine GroveNOD issued by a delegate
  • The development of a first floor extension and alterations to an existing dwelling on a lot less than 300m2
    2 347 Station StreetNOD issued by a delegate

  • February 2021

  • The development of this site for three (3) dwellings, in accordance with plans to be submitted pursuant to Condition 1 hereof:-
    20C ELLA GROVE CHELSEA 3196NOD issued by a delegate
  • The development of three (3) dwellings
    5 Maury LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • To develop and use this site for a Dual Occupancy, in accordance with plans to be submitted pursuant to Condition 1 hereof
    2 13 Chadwell GroveNOD issued by a delegate
2020· 46 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Develop the land for three (3) dwellings
    39 CHELSEA ROAD CHELSEA 3196NOD issued by a delegate

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

196 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • BWSAlcohol
  • CellarbrationsAlcohol

    335 Station Street

  • BOMATM
  • Commonwealth BankATM
  • Bakers DelightBakery
  • Bbq (2)
  • Acrylic Nail ArtBeauty salon
  • Best Nail SalonBeauty salon

    397 Nepean Highway

  • VICC Nails & SpaBeauty salon

    Unit 1 450

  • The Mattress ShopBed

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

5 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Chelsea Bicentennial ParkPark
  • Chelsea ParkPark
  • Chelsea Recreation ReservePark
  • Victory ParkPark
  • Woolepe Bushland ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
15
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Adams PharmacyNepean Highwaypharmacy
  • Better Health Networkdoctor
  • Bonbeach and Chelsea Medical Centredoctor
  • Chelsea Arcade Medicaldoctor
  • Chelsea Beach Medical CentreNepean Highwaydoctor
  • Chelsea Dental GroupThe Stranddentist
  • Chelsea Hearingaudiologist
  • Chelsea Longbeach Physiotherapyphysiotherapist
  • Clinical LabsNepean Highwayyes
  • Dorevitch Pathologyyes

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
8/10
IRSD decile (2021)
7/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • CHELSEA COURT HOUSENH0804

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Chelsea KindergartenGlenola Roadkindergarten

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
10
Parks (OSM)
10

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
95.0/100
Cohort rank
#22 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Chelsea KindergartenchildcareGlenola Roadkindergarten
  • CHELSEA COURT HOUSEheritageNH0804
  • Adams PharmacyhealthNepean Highwaypharmacy
  • Better Health Networkhealthdoctor
  • Bonbeach and Chelsea Medical Centrehealthdoctor
  • Chelsea Arcade Medicalhealthdoctor
  • Chelsea Beach Medical CentrehealthNepean Highwaydoctor
  • Chelsea Dental GrouphealthThe Stranddentist
  • Chelsea Hearinghealthaudiologist
  • Chelsea Longbeach Physiotherapyhealthphysiotherapist

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
  • Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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