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VIC · Kingston Council

Chelsea, 3196

Est. population · Jun 2025

8,789

Growth (1 yr)

+1.4%

Growth (5 yr)

+4.1%

Median age

41

Median income

$1,683/wk

Employment rate

61.2%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$1,120,000

Languages at home

15.4%non-English

Most common: Greek, Italian, Mandarin

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

70.2/100
Excellent

Top 8% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 100% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • High desirability
  • Coastal
  • Excellent transport
  • Café precinct
  • Cycling
What Chelsea is known for: High desirability, Coastal, Excellent transport, Café precinct, Cycling

Suburb profile

Life in Chelsea revolves around the coast, with the feel of a established suburb that never strays far from the water. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with plenty of young families in the mix. Neighbourhood food and coffee spots add warmth to the local routine.

Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many coastal suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Daily life works well on foot, with buses and trains also serving the suburb. Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers.

Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.

Desirability rates excellent overall, led by stronger community and employment, plus schools and education compared with similar coastal suburbs.

At a glance

Chelsea snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$1.12M

-12% change

Median rent

$620/wk

Population (ERP)

8,789

+1.4% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

7.8%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#6

among Coastal & beach · Established

Safety

61st

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

79th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

8/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

78th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
70.2/100 — Excellent
State standing
Top 8% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
215th in Australia
State rank
90th in VIC
Peer rank
#6 among Coastal & beach · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#15 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data confidence
100%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

All types (Sep 2025)
$620
Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$1,120,000
Median price change
-11.6%

Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

8,789(June 2025)

+1.4% annual · +4.1% over 5 years · 79th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+1.4%
5-year growth
+4.1%
Change in 1 year
+118
Change in 5 years
+345
Growth rank in VIC
79th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~9,350), extrapolated at +1.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

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)
1,250 / 847 / 1,505 (+ 4 other)

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

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

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

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

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
595
Against the person
103
Against property
369
Rate per 1,000 residents
67.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 81 residents
State safety percentile
61.2th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-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

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
5
Median school ICSEA (5 schools)
1,077
Median ICSEA percentile
78th
School list
  • Chelsea Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1075 · 77th percentile · LBOTE 16% · 360 students · Top SEA quarter 31% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
  • St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1084 · 80th percentile · LBOTE 26% · 317 students · Top SEA quarter 29% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
  • Edithvale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1100 · 84th percentile · LBOTE 11% · 525 students · Top SEA quarter 40% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
  • Chelsea Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1059 · 72th percentile · LBOTE 15% · 415 students · Top SEA quarter 23% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
  • Bonbeach Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1077 · 78th percentile · LBOTE 16% · 367 students · Top SEA quarter 28% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Chelsea KindergartenGlenola Roadkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

48 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Chelsea Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Chelsea Railway Station
  • Chelsea Railway Station/Station St
  • Chelsea Station
  • Chelsea Station

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

363 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

9 restaurants · 9 cafes · 3 pubs · 2 supermarkets · 2 pharmacies · 8 fast food · 2 bakeries · 1 libraries

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Highly walkable for everyday errands
  • Good local dining options — 31 food & drink venues nearby
  • Great for outdoor family life — 10 parks mapped in suburb, 3 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport — 48 public transport stops
  • Strong local sport and recreation — 9 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
100/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
1.08
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
3.71
Parks per 1,000 residents
1.2
Food & drink(31)
  • Bakers DelightBakery
  • Long Beach BakeryBakery

    416 Nepean Highway

  • Blended CafeCafe

    Unit 16 450

  • Bubbly BeansCafe

    413A Nepean Highway

  • Cafe OperaCafe

    419 Nepean Highway

  • Cafe ProvidoreCafe
  • Ice Cream and JuiceCafe
  • MJ's HideawayCafe
  • The Chelsea CollectiveCafe

    416A Nepean Highway

  • The Coffee ClubCafe
  • Two Feet FirstCafe

    451 Nepean Highway

  • Blue Seas Fish & ChipsFast food

    392 Nepean Highway

  • Chelsea Charcoal ChickenFast food

    445 Nepean Highway

  • Gabby’sFast food

    334 Station Street

  • Kebab HouseFast food

    438 Nepean Highway

  • Oceania Pizza & PastaFast food

    375 Nepean Highway

  • Omega 3 SeafoodFast food
  • Omega 3 SeafoodFast food

    432 Nepean Highway

  • Sushi TakeawayFast food
  • Chelsea Longbeach ClubPub
  • Longbeach HotelPub
  • Longbeach RSLPub

    4 Thames Promenade

  • A day in BKKRestaurant

    453 Nepean Highway

  • Cucina DolceRestaurant
  • Fourseas ChineseRestaurant

    393 Nepean Highway

  • Inca Gourmet Fine Peruvian Cafe & RestaurantRestaurant

    414 Nepean Highway

  • Phở VânRestaurant

    439 Nepean Highway

  • Southern SeasRestaurant

    323 Station Street

  • Thai Rose RestaurantRestaurant

    390 Nepean Highway

  • The Indian HutRestaurant

    384 Nepean Highway

  • Where’s Your Aunty?Restaurant

    384A Nepean Highway

Shopping(7)
  • Chelsea Quality MeatsButcher

    433 Nepean Highway

  • Chelbara General StoreConvenience store
  • Woolworths PetrolConvenience store
  • NQRSupermarket

    421-422 Nepean Highway

  • WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(6)
  • Chelsea Activity HubCommunity centre
  • Chelsea Community Support ServicesCommunity centre
  • Chelsea KindergartenKindergarten

    32-36 Glenola Road, Chelsea

  • Chelsea LibraryLibrary
  • St Joseph’s SchoolSchool

    362 Station Street

  • Chelsea City HallTownhall
Health & services(9)
  • Chelsea Dental GroupDentist

    8 The Strand, Chelsea

  • Pacific DentalDentist

    442

  • Better Health NetworkMedical clinic
  • Bonbeach and Chelsea Medical CentreMedical clinic
  • Chelsea Arcade MedicalMedical clinic
  • Chelsea Beach Medical CentreMedical clinic

    392 Nepean Highway

  • Surgery 464Medical clinic

    464 Nepean Highway

  • Adams PharmacyPharmacy

    413 Nepean Highway

  • Soul Pattison ChemistPharmacy

    425 Nepean Highway

Sport & outdoors(20)
  • Dog park
  • Anytime FitnessGym
  • F45 TrainingGym
  • Live Life WellGym
  • Chelsea Bicentennial ParkPark
  • Chelsea ParkPark
  • Chelsea Recreation ReservePark
  • Park (5)
  • Victory ParkPark
  • Woolepe Bushland ReservePark

    19 Tarella Road, Chelsea

  • Picnic area
  • Playground (3)
  • Chelsea Skate ParkSports field
  • Sports field
Entertainment(1)
  • Viewpoint
Transport(19)

16 bus stops · 3 train stations

Other(101)
  • BWSAlcohol
  • CellarbrationsAlcohol

    335 Station Street

  • tsgAlcohol
  • BOMATM
  • Commonwealth BankATM
  • Chelsea HearingAudiologist
  • Commonwealth BankBank

    412 Nepean Highway

  • WestpacBank

    399-400 Nepean Highway

  • Bbq (2)
  • Acrylic Nail ArtBeauty salon
  • Best Nail SalonBeauty salon

    397 Nepean Highway

  • VICC Nails & SpaBeauty salon

    Unit 1 450

  • The Mattress ShopBed
  • Bench (28)
  • Bicycle Parking (21)
  • ParkiteerBicycle Parking
  • Bicycle Repair Station
  • Bayside BoutiqueBoutique

    396 Nepean Highway

  • Chelsea Smash RepairsCar repair

    327 Station Street

  • TyrepowerCar repair

    370 Nepean Highway

  • Clock
  • Katherine FashionsClothes

    423 Nepean Highway

  • Shopping With MollyClothes
  • Bicentennial Park Disc Golf CourseDisc Golf Course
  • Drinking water (7)
  • Brown GougeDry Cleaning

    385A Nepean Highway

  • Evie Networks ChelseaEV charging
  • Fitness Station
  • Begonia FloristFlorist

    386

  • Garden (7)
  • J&H Discount GiftsGift
  • Bayview Beauty LoungeHairdresser
  • Chelsea Cuts HairdressingHairdresser

    Unit 1 434 Nepean Highway

  • Chelsea Mens HairdressingHairdresser

    385 Nepean Highway

  • Hairmoves ChelseaHairdresser
  • Lash Hair & BeautyHairdresser

    337 Station Street

  • myOzoneHairdresser

    Unit 2 461 Nepean Highway

  • Go VitaHealth Food

    417 Nepean Highway

  • AJ Law GroupHouseware

    436 Nepean Highway

  • Chelsea Price CutHouseware

    409 Nepean Highway

  • Just Delicious GelatoIce Cream

    444 Nepean Highway

  • Chelsea BeachInformation
  • Chelsea’s BeginnungsInformation
  • Information
  • The StrandInformation
  • Interior Decoration
  • B&S Lyncris JewellersJewelry

    420 Nepean Highway

  • Coin Laundry ChelseaLaundry

    454 Nepean Highway

  • TattsLottery

    403 Nepean Highway

  • Chelsea MarketMall

    450 Nepean Highway

  • Body Treatment MassageMassage

    460 Nepean Highway

  • Chelsea Body CareMassage

    374A Nepean Highway

  • Cheva GoldMassage

    339

  • Chinese MassageMassage
  • Red Knight MassageMassage
  • Freedom Mobility ScootersMotorcycle

    370A Nepean Highway

  • Bath Street Car ParkParking
  • Kelvin Grove Car ParkParking
  • Parking (30)
  • Swansea Road Car ParkParking
  • Parking Space (24)
  • Carvosso CakesPastry

    Unit 2 446

  • The Cheesecake ShopPastry

    332-333 Station Street

  • petstockPet
  • Woolworths PetrolPetrol station
  • Chelsea Longbeach PhysiotherapyPhysiotherapist
  • Picnic Table (19)
  • Chelsea Community Church of ChristPlace of worship

    3-5 Blantyre Avenue

  • Freeway Baptist ChurchPlace of worship
  • Place of worship (4)
  • St Andrews Uniting ChurchPlace of worship

    4 Sherwood Avenue

  • St Chad's Anglican Church ChelseaPlace of worship
  • St Chad's Anglican Church ChelseaPlace of worship

    12-14 Thames Promenade

  • St Joseph’s Catholic Church ChelseaPlace of worship

    362 Station Street, Chelsea

  • Chelsea Police StationPolice
  • Post Box (2)
  • Chelsea LPOPost office
  • Port Phillip PsychologyPsychotherapist

    401 Nepean Highway

  • Public toilets
  • Schoolyard
  • Chelsea Clearance CentreSecond Hand
  • Longbeach Parish Op ShopSecond Hand

    405 Nepean Highway

  • Yooralla Op ShopSecond Hand

    402 Nepean Highway

  • Shelter
  • Shower
  • BlueCrossSocial Facility

    87 Argyle Avenue, Chelsea

  • Telephone (2)
  • CignallTobacconist
  • Vacant

    443 Nepean Highway

  • Vacant

    461

  • Vacant

    462 Nepean Highway

  • The Beachway, ChelseaVending machine
  • Video EzyVending machine
  • Waste Basket (37)
  • Simply BlindsWindow Blind
  • AstelliteYes
  • Clinical LabsYes

    388 Nepean Highway

  • Crystals & FlamesYes

    435 Nepean Highway

  • Dorevitch PathologyYes
  • Melbourne PathologyYes
  • Tree CountryYes

    410 Nepean Highway

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

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

Green cover

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

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

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Places of worship

10 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • Chelsea Community Church of Christ

    3-5 Blantyre Avenue

  • Freeway Baptist Church
  • Place of worship (4)
  • St Andrews Uniting Church

    4 Sherwood Avenue

  • St Chad's Anglican Church Chelsea
  • St Chad's Anglican Church Chelsea

    12-14 Thames Promenade

  • St Joseph’s Catholic Church Chelsea

    362 Station Street, Chelsea

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
15
Nearest hospital
Como Private Hospital (7.8 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
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

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
244
Participants per 1,000 residents
27.8

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
24° / 13°
Rainfall
155 mm · ~19 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
20° / 11°
Rainfall
186 mm · ~23 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
14° / 6°
Rainfall
203 mm · ~25 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
18° / 9°
Rainfall
207 mm · ~26 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

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· 1 proposal

  • December 2020

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

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 heritage place

  • CHELSEA COURT HOUSENH0804

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

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

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Dunkley
Member of Parliament
Jodie BELYEA (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
124,350
Turnout (2025)
92.3%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+0.3 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 42.9%Labor 57.1%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 6.1 km away).

Coalition 35.3%Labor 64.8%

7.7 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +3.0 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Chelsea Central (Dunkley)Labor 66.8% · Coalition 33.2% TPP (2025)0.6 km away
  • Chelsea Heights (Dunkley)Labor 63.9% · Coalition 36.1% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
  • BonbeachLabor 61.1% · Coalition 38.9% TPP (2025)2.0 km away
  • Patterson CentralLabor 50.6% · Coalition 49.4% TPP (2025)2.9 km away
  • Patterson LakesLabor 49.3% · Coalition 50.7% TPP (2025)3.1 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

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

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

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