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VIC · Kingston (Vic.) Council

Chelsea Heights, 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

94.6/100

#24 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Chelsea Heights is a smaller suburban community in the Kingston (Vic.) area, home to around 5,393 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 330 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-21%), roughly 61.2 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 7 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, 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
5,393
Median age
40
Median household income / week
$1,867
Dwelling vacancy
3.9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
81 of 2,060
Median monthly mortgage
$2,001
Employment rate
61.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
118 / 261 / 155

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)
330
Against the person
51
Against property
187
Rate per 1,000 residents
61.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 106 residents
State safety percentile
56.3th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-21.1%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage21
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle33
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store46
  • B49 Other Theft18
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order31

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
1,059
  • Chelsea Heights Primary SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

41 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Ashley Park Dr/Wells Rd
  • Enterprize Ave/Wells Rd
  • Hartwood Ct/Wells Rd
  • Wayville Cl/Wells Rd
  • Wayville Cl/Wells Rd

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Roadworks & transport

7 active roadworks / incidents

  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 14/03/2026 and 14/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.THAMES PROMENADE, undefined13 Mar 2026 – 13 Sep 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 14/03/2026 and 14/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.THAMES PROMENADE, undefined13 Mar 2026 – 13 Sep 2026
  • ITS Delivery activities occurring between 01/05/2026 and 01/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MORNINGTON PENINSULA FREEWAY, THAMES-MORNINGTON PENINSULA OUT RAMP ON30 Apr 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/07/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MORNINGTON PENINSULA IN-SPRINGVALE RAMP OF, MORNINGTON PENINSULA FREEWAY17 Jul 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/07/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MORNINGTON PENINSULA FREEWAY, GOVERNOR-MORNINGTON PENINSULA OUT RAMP ON17 Jul 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/07/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MORNINGTON PENINSULA IN-SPRINGVALE RAMP OF, MORNINGTON PENINSULA FREEWAY17 Jul 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/07/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed outbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MORNINGTON PENINSULA FREEWAY, GOVERNOR-MORNINGTON PENINSULA OUT RAMP ON17 Jul 2025 – 29 Nov 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

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

39 planning-related records

2021· 21 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Removal of Covenant AL187567F
    OFFICE 28 93 WELLS ROAD CHELSEA HEIGHTS 3196Withdrawn
  • 1. Construct Mezzanine floor with ancillary storage & office space as per the proposed plan. Council Approved ancillary office plan for the development doesn't suit our requirement. 2. Seeking a variation for the number of car parks required Please note, this is a new warehouse we are purchasing. Settlement for the warehouse is booked for 17/9/2021
    54 107 WELLS ROAD CHELSEA HEIGHTS 3196Withdrawn
  • A variation of the restrictive covenant C480680 registered on the title of Lot 101 on LP70139 by deleting the requirement that reads and that the external walls of such dwelling house shall not be constructed of any materials other than brick or brick veneer
    26 SECCULL DRIVE CHELSEA HEIGHTS 3196Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • a variation of the restrictive covenant D397722 registered on the title of Lot 233 on LP75407 (40 Chelsea Park Drive, Chelsea Heights) by deleting the requirement that reads and that the external walls of such dwelling house shall not be constructed on any other materials other than brick or brick veneer
    40 CHELSEA PARK DRIVE CHELSEA HEIGHTS 3196Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivide the Land into Sixty (60) Lots in stages and Removal of the drainage easement E-1 on LP6193.
    15 SIXTH AVENUE CHELSEA HEIGHTS 3196Lapsed
  • The development of alterations and additions to an existing building
    150 WELLS ROAD CHELSEA HEIGHTS 3196Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Develop the land for the construction of two (2) double storey dwellings
    3 THIRD AVENUE CHELSEA HEIGHTS 3196Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • The development of an extension to the existing dwelling in the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay
    8 SEAVIEW COURT CHELSEA HEIGHTS 3196Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land as a restricted recreation facility (24/7 gym)
    4 11 ASHLEY PARK DRIVE CHELSEA HEIGHTS 3196NOD issued by a delegate
  • CHANGE OF USE
    OFFICE 28 93 WELLS ROAD CHELSEA HEIGHTS 3196Withdrawn

  • May 2021

  • Develop the land for one (1) dwelling to the rear of an existing dwelling
    8 FIFTH AVENUE CHELSEA HEIGHTS 3196Refusal issued by a delegate
  • The use of the land for an emergency services facility and buildings and works to install four new roller doors on the eastern elevation and construct a radio mast
    Unit 1 13 Ashley Park DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Verandah & Carport
    1 44 THIRD AVENUE CHELSEA HEIGHTS 3196In progress
  • The use of the land for an indoor recreation facility (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu studio)
    25 107 WELLS ROAD CHELSEA HEIGHTS 3196NOD issued by a delegate
  • In accordance with the endorsed plans: Use and development of a Childcare centre; Construction of up to 59 dwellings on a lot; The creation and alteration of access to a Road Zone - Category 1; To remove native vegetation.
    15 SIXTH AVENUE CHELSEA HEIGHTS 3196Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Subdivide the Land into Two (2) Lots
    3 Third AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • CONSTRUCT 17 DWELLINGS CREATE ACCESS TO WELLS ROAD REMOVE VEGETATION
    16 227 Thames PromenadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of an additional dwelling to the rear of an existing dwelling
    23 FIRST AVENUE CHELSEA HEIGHTS 3196Lapsed

  • February 2021

  • Develop the land for the construction of three (3) dwellings
    175 THAMES PROMENADE CHELSEA HEIGHTS 3196NOD issued by a delegate
  • The use of the land for an emergency services facility and buildings and works to install four new roller doors on the eastern elevation
    Unit 1 13 Ashley Park DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of alterations and additions to an existing factory and a waiver of the car parking requirement
    8 213-223 Wells RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 18 proposals

  • December 2020

  • The development of alterations and addition to an existing warehouse and restricted retail premises
    1-3 Ashley Park DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Subdivide the Land into Two (2) Lots
    66 Fifth AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The use of the land for an emergency services facility and building and works to install four new roller doors on the eastern elevation.
    Unit 1 13 Ashley Park DriveWithdrawn

  • June 2020

  • Reduction of the car parking requirements pursuant to Clause 52.06 of the Kingston Planning Scheme and display of business identification signs and one internally illuminated sign
    6-7 201-205 Thames PromenadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The subdivision of land into two (2) lots
    1 93 Wells RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Develop the land for the construction of one (1) dwelling to the rear of an existing dwelling
    44 Fifth AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Change of use to a Restricted Recreation Facility
    Warehouse 10A 93 Wells RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivide the Land into Two (2) Lots
    36 Second AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Develop the land for the construction of a 1.8m front fence
    1 13 Gruchy AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of Easement
    26 Amaroo DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Subdivide the Land into Fifty-Six (56) Lots - Staged
    107 Wells RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Subdivide the land into Two (2) Lots
    50 Fifth AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Vary Restrictive Covenant D836019 contained within Lot 309 on LP85359, by replacing the words 'brick or brick veneer' with the words 'brick, double brick veneer, stone or light weight cladding with a rendered finish'
    14 Gruchy AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct an above ground spa on Land Subject to an Inundation Overlay
    33 Seaview CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To use this site for a food and drink premises (restaurant) with an on-premises liquor licence and with a reduced car parking requirement pursuant to Clause 52.06 of the Kingston Planning Scheme, in accordance with plans to be submitted pursuant to Condition1 hereof
    93 Wells RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • the development of a second dwelling (to the rear of an existing dwelling) including buildings and works to the existing dwelling
    21 Fifth AvenueNOD issued by a delegate
  • Additions & alterations to an existing dwelling on Land Subject to Inundation Overlay
    12 Jabiru DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • Change hours of operation to licensed resturant
    1 93 Wells RoadWithdrawn

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

58 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Excel HintayanATM
  • Chelsea Heights BakehouseBakery

    Unit 2 205 Thames Promenade, Chelsea Heights

  • Bench (7)
  • Bird Hide
  • Blue Gum Caravan Park/Wells RdBus stop
  • Bradina Ct/Amaroo DrBus stop
  • Bus stop (4)
  • Chelsea Heights PS/Thames PromBus stop
  • Clarood Cres/Amaroo DrBus stop
  • Eighth Ave/Fourth AveBus stop

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

7 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Beazley ReservePark
  • Fielding Drive ReservePark
  • Heights ParkPark
  • Longbeach Trail ParkPark
  • Sixth Avenue ReservePark
  • Talab Court ReservePark
  • Third Avenue ReservePark

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Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
4
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • A Plus Dental Surgerydentist
  • Long Beach Medical Centreclinic
  • SENSE OTWells Roadphysiotherapist
  • Your PharmacyThames Promenadepharmacy

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

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

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

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Chelsea Heights KindergartenThird Avenuekindergarten
  • Goodstart Early LearningPiper Drivekindergarten

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)
20
Parks (OSM)
13

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
94.6/100
Cohort rank
#24 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 Heights KindergartenchildcareThird Avenuekindergarten
  • Goodstart Early LearningchildcarePiper Drivekindergarten
  • A Plus Dental Surgeryhealthdentist
  • Long Beach Medical Centrehealthclinic
  • SENSE OThealthWells Roadphysiotherapist
  • Your PharmacyhealthThames Promenadepharmacy
  • Beazley Reservegovernmentpark
  • Fielding Drive Reservegovernmentpark
  • Heights Parkgovernmentpark
  • Longbeach Trail Parkgovernmentpark

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