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VIC · Kingston Council

Cheltenham, 3192

Est. population · Jun 2025

27,344

Growth (1 yr)

+1.8%

Growth (5 yr)

+5.6%

Median age

40

Median income

$1,919/wk

Employment rate

62.5%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$1,385,000

Languages at home

25.1%non-English

Most common: Greek, Mandarin, Russian

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

72.1/100
Excellent

Top 5% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 100% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • High desirability
  • Café precinct
  • Green suburb
  • Education hub
  • Excellent transport
What Cheltenham is known for: High desirability, Café precinct, Green suburb, Education hub, Excellent transport

Suburb profile

Cheltenham is a practical established suburb in Kingston Council, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with plenty of young families in the mix. Overseas-born and multilingual households are a noticeable part of the local population.

Education outcomes and school provision stand out relative to comparable suburbs. Green space punches above what many metro suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses and trains cover longer journeys across the metro area.

Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.

Desirability rates excellent overall, led by local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus community and employment, while safety land closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.

At a glance

Cheltenham snapshot

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

Median house price

$1.39M

+6.0% change

Median rent

$635/wk

Population (ERP)

27,344

+1.8% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

7.0%

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

#28

among Metro Melbourne · Established

Safety

72nd

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

85th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

9/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

85th

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
72.1/100 — Excellent
State standing
Top 5% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
139th in Australia
State rank
55th in VIC
Peer rank
#28 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#42 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
100%

Data sources & freshness

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

Housing

All types (Sep 2025)
$635
Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$1,385,000
Median price change
+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

27,344(June 2025)

+1.8% annual · +5.6% over 5 years · 85th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+1.8%
5-year growth
+5.6%
Change in 1 year
+488
Change in 5 years
+1,458
Growth rank in VIC
85th 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 (~29,500), extrapolated at +1.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
23,992
Median age
40
Median household income / week
$1,919
Dwelling vacancy
7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
717 of 10,175
Median monthly mortgage
$2,200
Employment rate
62.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
5,532 / 2,148 / 1,748 (+ 37 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)
2,405
Against the person
280
Against property
1,658
Rate per 1,000 residents
88
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 86 residents
State safety percentile
71.9th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-4.5%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage154
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle277
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store466
  • B49 Other Theft211
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order154

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
7
Median school ICSEA (7 schools)
1,102
Median ICSEA percentile
85th
School list
  • Our Lady of the Assumption SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1107 · 86th percentile · LBOTE 10% · 257 students · Top SEA quarter 39% · 0.2 km awayView on My School →
  • Cheltenham East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1122 · 90th percentile · LBOTE 45% · 392 students · Top SEA quarter 49% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
  • Cheltenham Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1116 · 88th percentile · LBOTE 33% · 402 students · Top SEA quarter 46% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
  • Le Page Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1080 · 78th percentile · LBOTE 27% · 215 students · Top SEA quarter 33% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
  • Cheltenham Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1054 · 70th percentile · LBOTE 38% · 759 students · Top SEA quarter 22% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
  • Kingston Heath Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1075 · 77th percentile · LBOTE 42% · 184 students · Top SEA quarter 35% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
  • Mentone Girls Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1102 · 85th percentile · LBOTE 25% · 1,102 students · Top SEA quarter 38% · 2.0 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

12 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Busy BeesGeorge Streetchildcare
  • Evesham Road PreschoolEvesham Roadkindergarten
  • Evesham Road PreschoolEvesham Roadkindergarten
  • Farm Road Pre-SchoolFarm Roadkindergarten
  • Friendship Square Child Care & Kindergarten Co-OperativeFriendship Squarekindergarten
  • Genius Childcarechildcare
  • Kids on TulipTulip Streetchildcare
  • North Cheltenham Pre Schoolkindergarten
  • Olympic Avenue Kindergrten Inc.kindergarten
  • Robin's Nestkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

148 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Cheltenham Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Cheltenham Station
  • Cheltenham Station
  • Cheltenham Station
  • Southland Shopping Centre/Karen St

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

584 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

24 restaurants · 23 cafes · 3 pubs · 1 bars · 7 supermarkets · 6 pharmacies · 18 fast food · 1 food courts

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Highly walkable for everyday errands
  • Strong café and dining scene — 76 food & drink venues nearby
  • Great for outdoor family life — 35 parks mapped in suburb, 15 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport — 148 public transport stops
  • Good everyday shopping nearby — 12 shops and services
  • Strong local sport and recreation — 36 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
100/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0.96
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
3.17
Parks per 1,000 residents
1.46
Food & drink(76)
  • Bakers DelightBakery

    320 Charman Road

  • BreadtopBakery
  • Brioche By PhilipBakery
  • Cheltenham BakeryBakery

    336 Charman Road

  • Ferguson Plarre BakehouseBakery
  • La Maison PatisserieBakery

    304 Charman Road

  • Somm Wine BarBar

    243 Charman Road

  • Bee KeenCafe
  • Cafe GalianoCafe
  • Cafe In D'ImandCafe
  • Car Wash CafeCafe
  • ChatimeCafe
  • DripCafe

    88 Chesterville Road

  • Ducky Espresso CafeCafe
  • Espresso HitCafe

    255a Charman Road, Cheltenham

  • Frank'sCafe

    97 Cavanagh Street

  • G Days CafeCafe

    Unit 5A 148 Chesterville Road, Cheltenham

  • G Plus CoffeeCafe
  • HeereteaCafe
  • Johnny DanteCafe
  • Milk BoyCafe

    1 Railway Walk

  • Miss VietCafe

    314 Chatham Road

  • Muffin BreakCafe
  • PeaberrysCafe

    269 Charman Road

  • Peckish CafeCafe
  • Pretzel WorldCafe
  • Squires LoftCafe
  • Teaser BlackCafe
  • Top JuiceCafe
  • Two Bob SnobCafe
  • Bernard TakeawayFast food

    31 Bernard Street

  • Betty's BurgersFast food
  • Charman Fish & ChipperyFast food

    259 Charman Road

  • CrustFast food

    290 Charman Road

  • Deep Sea FishFast food

    86 Chesterville Road

  • Domino'sFast food
  • Euro PizzaFast food

    Unit 4 39 Bernard Street

  • Hot Bread CakesFast food
  • Jnr's pizzaFast food

    29 Bernard Street

  • KFCFast food
  • McDonald'sFast food
  • Salsas Fresh Mex GrillFast food
  • Sandwich ChefsFast food
  • SchnitzFast food
  • SfornoFast food

    Unit Charman Road 288 Charman Road, Cheltenham

  • SubwayFast food
  • The Hot BirdFast food

    Charman Road

  • Walker's DoughnutsFast food
  • Food court
  • Blahblah CheltenhamPub

    314 Charman Road

  • Royal Oak HotelPub
  • Tudor InnPub
  • Ajisen RamenRestaurant
  • Babalu'sRestaurant
  • CarnivalRestaurant
  • Charm'n'ChickenRestaurant

    285 Charman Road

  • Cheltenham Noodle & Sushi BarRestaurant

    287 Charman Road

  • Corner Toppings PizzaRestaurant

    280 Warrigal Road, Cheltenham

  • Dumpling ChefRestaurant
  • Fujiya HouseRestaurant
  • Golden Star Fish & ChipsRestaurant

    276 Warrigal Road, Cheltenham

  • Golden ThaiRestaurant

    27 Bernard Street

  • Green ThaiRestaurant
  • Itami Japanese CuisineRestaurant
  • Magic Pizza and PastaRestaurant

    84 Chesterville Road

  • Out 4 ThaiRestaurant

    294 Charman Road

  • Pizza RomaRestaurant

    Station Road, Cheltenham

  • Reddy RoastsRestaurant

    Station Road

  • Restaurant
  • SaltimboccaRestaurant
  • Si MammaRestaurant
  • SpudbarRestaurant
  • Sushi SushiRestaurant
  • Tandoori ZoneRestaurant

    300A Charman Road, Cheltenham

  • TGI FridaysRestaurant
  • Viet BoyRestaurant
Shopping(18)
  • Farm Fresh Free RangeButcher
  • Mckenzie SmithButcher

    312 Charman Road

  • The Butcher ClubButcher
  • FoodaryConvenience store
  • Reddy ExpressConvenience store
  • ALDISupermarket

    1239 Nepean Highway

  • ColesSupermarket
  • FoodworksSupermarket
  • IGA CheltenhamSupermarket

    Unit 1 39 Bernard Street

  • Supermarket
  • The Fruit MenSupermarket

    273 Charman Road

  • WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(14)
  • Genius ChildcareChildcare
  • Evesham Road PreschoolKindergarten

    75 Evesham Road, Cheltenham

  • Friendship Square Child Care & Kindergarten Co-OperativeKindergarten

    35 Friendship Square

  • Kindergarten
  • North Cheltenham Pre SchoolKindergarten
  • Olympic Avenue Kindergrten Inc.Kindergarten
  • Robin's NestKindergarten
  • Cheltenham LibraryLibrary
  • Cheltenham East Primary SchoolSchool

    44 Silver Street

  • Cheltenham Primary SchoolSchool

    231 Charman Road

  • Cheltenham Secondary CollegeSchool

    73-75 Bernard Street

  • Le Page Primary SchoolSchool

    77 Argus Street

  • Our Lady of The Assumption Parish Primary SchoolSchool

    3-9 Centre Dandenong Road

  • City of Kingston Municipal OfficesTownhall

    1230 Nepean Highway, Cheltenham

Health & services(25)
  • Aspect Eye SurgeonsClinic

    225 Charman Road

  • Bayside Family MedicalClinic
  • Capital RadiologyClinic
  • Chesterville Day HospitalClinic

    28 Chesterville Road, Cheltenham

  • Clinic (2)
  • Melbourne PathologyClinic

    48 Chesterville Road

  • Bayside Dental SpecialistsDentist

    36 Chesterville Road, Cheltenham

  • Bayside Family DentalDentist

    32 Chesterville Road, Cheltenham

  • Cheltenham DentalDentist

    1250 Nepean Highway

  • Cheltenham DentistDentist
  • Dentist
  • Dentist on WarrigalDentist

    149 Centre Dandenong Road

  • Plunkett OrthodonticsDentist

    34 Chesterville Road, Cheltenham

  • Medical clinic

    145

  • Southland Medical CentreMedical clinic

    50 Chesterville Road

  • Ultra Health Care ClinicMedical clinic
  • AmcalPharmacy
  • Chemist WarehousePharmacy
  • Direct Chemist OutletPharmacy

    227 Warrigal Road, Cheltenham

  • Pharmacy 777Pharmacy

    35 Bernard Street

  • PharmaSavePharmacy

    322 Charman Road

  • Priceline PharmacyPharmacy
  • Cheltenham Vet ClinicVeterinary
  • St MatthewsVeterinary

    155 Park Road

Sport & outdoors(58)
  • Farm Road ReserveDog park
  • Cheltenham Golf ClubGolf course
  • Anytime FitnessGym
  • Evado StudiosGym

    278 Charman Road, Cheltenham

  • Great Shape BaysideGym

    260 Charman Road

  • Revo FitnessGym
  • The Fit ShopGym
  • Barker Street ReservePark
  • Booker Street ReservePark
  • Chelsea Street ReservePark
  • Cheltenham ParkPark
  • Elliott Street ReservePark
  • Follet Road PlaygroundPark

    32 Follett Road, Cheltenham

  • Friendship Square ReservePark
  • Jarrahdale Street ReservePark
  • Jean Street ReservePark
  • Le Page GardensPark

    131 Wilson Street

  • Le Page ParkPark
  • Lorna Street ReservePark
  • Native Flora & FaunaPark
  • Page Street ReservePark
  • Park (4)
  • Pennydale ParkPark
  • Stanley Avenue ReservePark
  • Tulip Grove PlaygoundPark

    61 Tulip Grove

  • Picnic area
  • Playground (15)
  • Cheltenham Bowls ClubSports centre
  • Core PrinciplesSports centre

    258 Charman Road

  • Flow ClimbingSports centre

    89 Argus Street, Cheltenham

  • Healthy BodiesSports centre
  • Pilates BaysideSports centre
  • YogaSports centre

    392A Charman Road

  • Bayside Soccer ClubSports field
  • Shipston ReserveSports field
  • Sports field
  • Swimming pool (5)
Entertainment(1)
  • Village CinemasCinema
Transport(53)

46 bus stops · 7 train stations

Other(188)
  • BottlemartAlcohol

    Unit 3 39 Bernard Street

  • Bottlemart Express - Victoria CellarsAlcohol

    274 Warrigal Road

  • BWSAlcohol
  • BWSAlcohol

    271 Charman Road

  • CellarbrationsAlcohol
  • CellarbrationsAlcohol

    25 Station Road

  • CellarbrationsAlcohol

    80 Chesterville Road

  • Artwork
  • Bay Audio Hearing ExpertsAudiologist
  • ANZBank
  • Commonwealth BankBank
  • NABBank
  • Westpac/BOMBank
  • Bbq
  • a.n.aBeauty salon

    308 Charman Road

  • Central BeautyBeauty salon
  • Essential BeautyBeauty salon
  • Goldstar NailsBeauty salon

    289 Charman Road, Cheltenham

  • Nail & Beauty CentreBeauty salon

    252 Charman Road

  • Sugar MeBeauty salon
  • T&T Star NailsBeauty salon
  • Forty WinksBed

    1244 Nepean Highway

  • Manchester CollectionBed
  • Bench (29)
  • Bicycle Parking (4)
  • TravelexBureau De Change
  • Southland Shopping Centre/Karen StreetBus Station
  • Booran HoldenCar
  • EuropcarCar Rental
  • ProlineCar repair
  • UltraTune Moorabbin AirportCar repair

    290 Warrigal Road, Cheltenham

  • New WaveCar wash
  • Carpet TrendsCarpet

    1299 Nepean Highway

  • Melbourne RugsCarpet
  • Charity
  • Best & LessClothes
  • Cotton OnClothes
  • Country RoadClothes
  • Seed HeritageClothes
  • Tree of LifeClothes
  • WitcheryClothes
  • Cups & BloomsCoffee Shop

    25 Bernard Street

  • Floral Arts School Of AustraliaCollege

    Unit 4 250 Charman Road

  • Sweet TimeConfectionery
  • The Body ShopCosmetics
  • Inspiration Children's Talent SchoolDance

    Unit 28 148 Chesterville Road, Cheltenham

  • Big WDepartment Store

    1239 Nepean Highway

  • David JonesDepartment Store
  • Harris ScarfeDepartment Store
  • KmartDepartment Store
  • MyerDepartment Store
  • TargetDepartment Store
  • Melbourne Taekwondo CentreDojo
  • Drinking water (7)
  • MiddiesElectrical

    1287 Nepean Highway

  • Apple StoreElectronics
  • Big Picture PeopleElectronics
  • JB Hi-FiElectronics
  • Zero EnergyEnergy

    Unit 6C 148 Chesterville Road

  • AmpChargeEV charging
  • ChargePointEV charging
  • Wool & Sewing CircleFabric

    Unit 3 250 Charman Road

  • Fitness Station
  • Ann's FlowersFlorist

    310 Charman Road

  • E&D FloristsFlorist

    281 Charman Road, Cheltenham

  • Jin's Flower and GardenFlorist
  • W.D. Rose FuneralsFuneral Directors
  • Garden (9)
  • Drummond GolfGolf
  • The Market SouthlandGrocery
  • AmassoHairdresser
  • Barber PoleHairdresser
  • Bella Bello HairHairdresser
  • Curly BelleHairdresser

    Unit 1 93 Cavanagh Street

  • Cuts OnlyHairdresser
  • Hair EmporiumHairdresser

    306 Charman Road

  • HairworldHairdresser
  • Hedonism HairdressingHairdresser

    1 Follet Road

  • Men's Clip JointHairdresser
  • Universo HairHairdresser
  • HairhouseHairdresser Supply
  • Go VitaHealth Food
  • The Model EmporiumHobby
  • Hotel
  • Quest CheltenhamHotel

    37 - 39 Station Road, Cheltenham

  • Opportunity ShopHouseware

    318 Charman Road

  • Gracious InteriorsInterior Decoration

    265 Charman Road

  • Michael HillJewelry
  • MimcoJewelry
  • PandoraJewelry
  • ProudsJewelry
  • RougeJewelry
  • Cheltenham Coin LaundryLaundry

    Unit 2 16 Station Road

  • Coin LaundryLaundry

    85 Cavanagh Street

  • Loading Dock (4)
  • TattsLottery

    227 Warrigal Road, Cheltenham

  • Westfield SouthlandMall

    1239 Nepean Highway

  • Massage

    293 Charman Road

  • Plus MassageMassage
  • Red LotusMassage

    Unit 2 250 Charman Road

  • Sen's Body & MindMassage
  • WM MassageMassage
  • OptusMobile Phone
  • TelstraMobile Phone
  • VodafoneMobile Phone
  • Community of the Holy NameMonastery
  • Cheltenham NewsagencyNewsagent
  • newsXpressNewsagent
  • Arcare Cheltenham Aged CareNursing Home

    161A Centre Dandenong Road

  • Eyecare PlusOptician
  • OPSMOptometrist
  • KathmanduOutdoor
  • SwimartOutdoor

    254 Charman Road

  • 1 hour street side parkingParking
  • Bayside ChurchParking
  • Bayside Family Medical Customer ParkingParking
  • Blue Car ParkParking
  • Blue Coles Express Car ParkParking
  • Cheltenham Presbyterian ChurchParking
  • Cheltenham Station Car ParkParking
  • Direct Chemist OutletParking
  • Green Car ParkParking
  • Le Page Library Car ParkParking
  • Orange Car ParkParking
  • Parking (63)
  • Victoria Golf ClubParking
  • Yellow Car ParkParking
  • Parking Entrance (27)
  • CW CakesPastry
  • Mrs. FieldsPastry
  • MegapetPet

    1273 Nepean Highway

  • The Itty Bitty Pet ShopPet

    257 Charman Road

  • Pets Prerogative GroomingPet Grooming

    254 Charman Road

  • AmpolPetrol station
  • ShellPetrol station

    290 Warrigal Road, Cheltenham

  • Picnic Table (2)
  • Bayside ChurchPlace of worship

    99-101

  • Cheltenham Presbyterian ChurchPlace of worship

    8a Park Road

  • Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic ChurchPlace of worship
  • Place of worship (2)
  • Saint Matthew's Anglican ChurchPlace of worship

    Corner Nepean Highway & Park Road, Cheltenham

  • Southern Community Church of ChristPlace of worship

    2-12 Chesterville Road, Cheltenham

  • Cheltenham Police StationPolice
  • Australia PostPost Box
  • Cheltenham Post Office postboxPost Box
  • Post Box (2)
  • Australia PostPost office
  • Australia Post CheltenhamPost office

    33 Bernard Street

  • Cheltenham Post OfficePost office
  • Southland Post OfficePost office
  • Public toilets
  • JaycarRadiotechnics

    315 Warrigal Road

  • Mister MinitRepair
  • Montre Shoe RepairsRepair
  • FischSeafood
  • Salvos StoresSecond Hand
  • Shelter (11)
  • Ever UGG OutletShoes

    1277B Nepean Highway

  • Spendless ShoesShoes
  • Aveo Kingston GreenSocial Facility
  • Cheltenham ManorSocial Facility

    10-12 Bendigo Street

  • St James Terrace Aged CareSocial Facility
  • RebelSports
  • Taylormade MemorabiliaSports
  • World FitnessSports
  • Alterations & DressmakingTailor

    Unit 3 255 Charman Road

  • Alterations ExpressTailor
  • Cap and Shirt EmbroideryTailor
  • Joy Of InkTattoo
  • Taxi (2)
  • Telephone (3)
  • TelstraTelephone
  • Tobacco (2)
  • ToyworldToys
  • Kiki Co LabVacant
  • Vacant (2)
  • GodfreysVacuum Cleaner
  • Dollar KingVariety Store
  • Oz EssentialsVariety Store
  • The $2 SuperstoreVariety Store
  • The Reject ShopVariety Store
  • Two-Up ShopVariety Store
  • WarhammerVideo Games

    292B Charman Road, Cheltenham

  • Waste Basket (2)
  • Pen PoochiesYes
  • Sunset PrintingYes
  • Vinyl SolutionYes
  • Yes (3)

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

22 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Barker Street ReservePark
  • Booker Street ReservePark
  • Chelsea Street ReservePark
  • Cheltenham ParkPark
  • Elliott Street ReservePark
  • Follet Road PlaygroundPark
  • Friendship Square ReservePark
  • Harold Caterson ReservePark
  • Hibiscus Avenue ReservePark
  • Jarrahdale Street ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
57
Parks (OSM)
35

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

7 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • Bayside Church

    99-101

  • Cheltenham Presbyterian Church

    8a Park Road

  • Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Church
  • Place of worship (2)
  • Saint Matthew's Anglican Church

    Corner Nepean Highway & Park Road, Cheltenham

  • Southern Community Church of Christ

    2-12 Chesterville Road, Cheltenham

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
30
Nearest hospital
Kingston Centre (1.8 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • AmcalPharmacy
  • Aspect Eye SurgeonsCharman RoadClinic
  • Australian skin cancer clinicChesterville RoadClinic
  • Bay Audio Hearing ExpertsAudiologist
  • Bayside Dental SpecialistsChesterville RoadDentist
  • Bayside Family DentalChesterville RoadDentist
  • Bayside Family MedicalClinic
  • Capital RadiologyClinic
  • Cheltenham DentalNepean HighwayDentist
  • Cheltenham DentistDentist

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
718
Participants per 1,000 residents
26.3

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).

242 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • October 2021

  • 2 or More Additional Dwellings on a Lot Construction of three dwellings on a lot
    24 TULIP GROVE CHELTENHAM 3192Refusal issued by a delegate

  • September 2021

  • 1 Dwelling - Alts & Adds on Lot < 500m2 1 Dwelling - Alts & Adds on Lot < 500m2
    91 PARK ROAD CHELTENHAM 3192Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Extend height of existing front fence by 550mm in line with the neighbouring fence lines.
    51 OAK AVENUE CHELTENHAM 3192In progress
  • The development of a Secondary Dwelling and associated works
    69 WILSON STREET CHELTENHAM 3192Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivide the Land into Two (2) Lots
    19 LATROBE STREET CHELTENHAM 3192Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivide the land into two (2) lots
    18 HARPLEY STREET CHELTENHAM 3192Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of six (6) double storey dwellings with common property
    9 BARINGHUP STREET CHELTENHAM 3192NOD issued by a delegate
  • Subdivide the Land into Two (2) Lots
    17 NORLAND STREET CHELTENHAM 3192Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of alterations and additions to an existing building
    321 WARRIGAL ROAD CHELTENHAM 3192Withdrawn
  • The construction of a double storey dwelling on a lot under 300 square metres
    372A WARRIGAL ROAD CHELTENHAM 3192Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Develop the land for the construction of a three storey apartment building comprising of seven (7) apartments and a reduction to the car parking requirement of Clause 52.06.
    13 BARRETT STREET CHELTENHAM 3192Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Subdivision of Land (19 or more lots) Eighteen (18) Lot Subdivision (boundary realignment)
    109 WEATHERALL ROAD CHELTENHAM 3192Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Industry-Alts/Adds to Building Only Buildings and works in a Commercial 2 Zone
    21 PARK ROAD CHELTENHAM 3192Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works (Verandah & Carport associated with an existing dwelling) in a Special Building Overlay
    15 TENHAM GROVE CHELTENHAM 3192Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivide the Land into Two (2) Lots
    7 PLUNKETT STREET CHELTENHAM 3192Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Advertising Signs Construct and display advertising signage including business identification signs and promotion signs
    21 PARK ROAD CHELTENHAM 3192Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The construction of an extension to the existing warehouse
    130-132 ARGUS STREET CHELTENHAM 3192NOD issued by a delegate
  • Subdivide the Land into Fifteen (15) Lots
    13-17 KYLIE PLACE CHELTENHAM 3192Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Develop the land for the construction of two (2) dwellings
    209 CENTRE DANDENONG ROAD CHELTENHAM 3192Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Develop the land for the construction of two (2) double storey dwellings
    82 BERNARD STREET CHELTENHAM 3192Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The construction of one (1) single storey dwelling to the rear of an existing dwelling and the removal of an easement
    9 WARREN ROAD CHELTENHAM 3192Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The use of the land for car sales and motor repairs and a reduction in the car parking requirement
    3 19-23 KYLIE PLACE CHELTENHAM 3192Lapsed
  • Develop the land for the construction of one (1) dwelling to the rear of an existing dwelling
    14 CENTRE DANDENONG ROAD CHELTENHAM 3192Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To construct and put up for display internally illuminated business identification signage
    1297A NEPEAN HIGHWAY CHELTENHAM 3192Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Develop the land for two (2) dwellings
    19 MENA AVENUE CHELTENHAM 3192Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 New Dwellings Construct two (2) double storey dwellings and a front fence in a General Residential Zone Schedule 1 (GRZ1)
    36 PAUL STREET CHELTENHAM 3192NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Develop the land for the construction of buildings and works
    321 WARRIGAL ROAD CHELTENHAM 3192Withdrawn
  • Construct a front fence in a Special Building Overlay
    40 FARM ROAD CHELTENHAM 3192Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of this site for two (2) dwellings and the subdivision of land into two (2) lots and common property
    372A WARRIGAL ROAD CHELTENHAM 3192Withdrawn
  • Use the land to store alcohol and sell online
    7 6-12 MILLS STREET CHELTENHAM 3192Withdrawn
  • Buildings and works to the existing industrial building including the construction of a mezzanine storage extension.
    27-29 VIKING COURT CHELTENHAM 3192Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of one (1) dwelling within a Special Building Overlay
    11 TENHAM GROVE CHELTENHAM 3192Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Construction of detached Cabana
    33 TIFFANY AVENUE CHELTENHAM 3192Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Develop the land for the construction of ten (10) dwellings
    26 FRIENDSHIP SQUARE CHELTENHAM 3192Lapsed
  • Re-subdivide the land into five (5) lots
    4-6 OSWALD STREET CHELTENHAM 3192Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To use the land for the sale and consumption of liquor (General Licence)
    243 CHARMAN ROAD CHELTENHAM 3192Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Manufacturing Sales - Alts/Adds Bld Only Manufacturing Sales - Alts/Adds Bld Only
    2-4 Philip StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • VPO3 - Removal x 1 Removal of native vegetation in Vegetation Protection Overlay Schedule 3
    5 Coape StreetRefusal issued by a delegate
  • Develop the land for the construction of a warehouse, use the land for an office, display one (1) business identification sign, reduction in car parking and bicycle requirement
    FACTORY 5 327-337 WARRIGAL ROAD CHELTENHAM 3192Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use the land for motor repairs (including panel beating) and car sales
    228 CENTRE DANDENONG ROAD CHELTENHAM 3192Refusal issued by a delegate

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

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Roadworks & transport

20 active roadworks / incidents

  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 30/01/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.NEPEAN HIGHWAY, MAY STREET29 Jan 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 30/01/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 9:30 PM to 6:00 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 Greater than 10 min.NEPEAN HIGHWAY, ENRIGHT STREET29 Jan 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 31/01/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.NEPEAN HIGHWAY, ENRIGHT STREET30 Jan 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 31/01/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.NEPEAN HIGHWAY, KAREN STREET30 Jan 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 31/01/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.UNNAMED, NEPEAN HIGHWAY30 Jan 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 31/01/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.KAREN STREET, NEPEAN HIGHWAY30 Jan 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 31/01/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 9:30 PM to 6:00 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 6 to 10 min.NEPEAN HIGHWAY, ENRIGHT STREET30 Jan 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 31/01/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 9:30 PM to 6:00 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 6 to 10 min.NEPEAN HIGHWAY, KAREN STREET30 Jan 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 31/01/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 9:30 PM to 6:00 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 6 to 10 min.UNNAMED, NEPEAN HIGHWAY30 Jan 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 31/01/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 9:30 PM to 6:00 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 6 to 10 min.KAREN STREET, NEPEAN HIGHWAY30 Jan 2026 – 30 Aug 2026

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  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated

Heritage

1 heritage place

  • COMMUNITY OF THE HOLY NAME & REREAT HOUSENH2008

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  • 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

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

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Isaacs
Member of Parliament
Mark DREYFUS (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
120,753
Turnout (2025)
92.9%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+4.8 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 35.7%Labor 64.3%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.6 km away).

Coalition 35.1%Labor 64.8%

0.5 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +6.1 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Cheltenham (Isaacs)Labor 69.0% · Coalition 31.1% TPP (2025)0.8 km away
  • Cheltenham EastLabor 64.2% · Coalition 35.8% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
  • Cheltenham NorthLabor 60.8% · Coalition 39.2% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
  • Cheltenham SouthLabor 59.5% · Coalition 40.5% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
  • Kingston HeathLabor 59.1% · Coalition 40.9% TPP (2025)2.0 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.

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Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

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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