Chelsea - Bonbeach, VIC 3175
Close to everything Melbourne offers, without the premium of the CBD itself.
- City fringe
- $381/wk Median
- 30.5% Renters
Chelsea - Bonbeach Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 15.2k
- Median age
- 41
- Median weekly rent
- $381
- To the CBD
- 30.5km
- Walkability
- 5.8
- Schools within 3 km
- 5
ABS 2021 Census
Chelsea - Bonbeach Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Arts & Culture
Street art and small independent galleries give the area more creative character than its size would suggest.
Nightlife
The main strip carries a genuine evening buzz on weekends — a few good bars, live music some nights, a steady crowd.
Heritage
Heritage-listed buildings along the main street give the area a distinct architectural character you won't find in the newer suburbs nearby.
Work & Connectivity
Close enough to the CBD for an easy commute on the days it's needed, quiet enough to work from home the rest of the week.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Chelsea - Bonbeach is one of Melbourne's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 15,204 residents, a solid minority 30.5% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $381 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Chelsea - Bonbeach
Chelsea - Bonbeach Green
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Chelsea - Bonbeach Reserve
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Chelsea - Bonbeach
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Chelsea - Bonbeach
Real questions renters ask before moving to Chelsea - Bonbeach.
Is Chelsea - Bonbeach walkable?
Chelsea - Bonbeach carries a walkability score of 5.8/10 — a car helps for some trips, but plenty of daily life is still walkable.
How much does it cost to rent in Chelsea - Bonbeach?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Chelsea - Bonbeach is $381. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $381 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Chelsea - Bonbeach a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Chelsea - Bonbeach has a 30.5% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
What's the community like in Chelsea - Bonbeach?
Locals describe Chelsea - Bonbeach as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 15,204, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
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