Chelsea Heights, VIC 3126
A well-connected Melbourne pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Urban convenience
- $412/wk Median
- 12.9% Renters
Chelsea Heights Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 5.4k
- Median age
- 40
- Median weekly rent
- $412
- To the CBD
- 29.4km
- Walkability
- 6.4
- Schools within 3 km
- 3
ABS 2021 Census
Chelsea Heights Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Beach & Coast
A coastal walking track links the area to neighbouring beaches, a genuine weekend ritual for locals.
Work & Connectivity
Good fibre coverage and a growing number of co-working spaces make this a popular choice for renters working from home.
Dining
A dining strip that punches above its weight — a solid spread of cuisines within easy walking distance of most homes.
Fitness & Outdoors
Sporting ovals and courts are well used year-round, with local clubs drawing a loyal weekend crowd.
Signature Spotlight
Inner-City Living
Renters land in Chelsea Heights for the balance it strikes — close enough to Melbourne's core to keep the commute reasonable, established enough to have its own local character. 12.9% of the suburb's 5,393 residents rent.
Around Chelsea Heights
Chelsea Heights Reserve
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Chelsea Heights Plaza
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Chelsea Heights
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Chelsea Heights
Real questions renters ask before moving to Chelsea Heights.
How far is Chelsea Heights from the Melbourne CBD?
Chelsea Heights is approximately 29km from the Melbourne CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
What's the community like in Chelsea Heights?
Locals describe Chelsea Heights as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 5,393, giving the suburb a close-knit feel.
How much does it cost to rent in Chelsea Heights?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Chelsea Heights is $412. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $412 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
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