Chelsea, Australia
Victoria · Australia
Chelsea is a small city in Victoria, Australia with a population of 8,347. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
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About Chelsea
Chelsea is a coastal suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 30 km (19 mi) southeast of the Melbourne central business district. It is located within the City of Kingston local government area. Chelsea recorded a population of 8,347 at the 2021 census.
People
Economy
BHousing
C+Climate
| Population | 8,347 |
| Population Density | 8,347 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | -38.0500°, 145.1167° |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Victoria |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 33.2 inches (842 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $32,144 |
| Median Age | 41.0 years |
About Chelsea
Chelsea is a small city in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 8,347. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Chelsea vs Australia Average
Income: Chelsea vs Australia
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $32,144 |
| 57% below Australia avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,144 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $618 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below Australia avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 793 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $211,200 |
| 25% below Australia avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,056 |
| 9% below Australia avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 67.3% |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 32.7% |
| Housing Units | 3,339 |
Property Tax
Climate in Chelsea
Chelsea has an average annual temperature of 15.2°C (59°F). The hottest month is Jan (20.5°C), the coldest is Jul (10.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 655 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.9°F |
| 9% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,347/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -38.0500°N, 145.1167°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| August | 51°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 2.3 in |
Chelsea has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 50°F in June to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.7").
Schools in Chelsea
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph’s School | — | — | — | — |
| Chelsea Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Chelsea
26 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triple M Classic Rock | classic rock | AAC 130 kbps | |
| Triple M Melbourne | 80s, rock | AAC+ 33 kbps | |
| 3AW 693 Melbourne, VIC, Australia Talk AM 693 | news, news talk | MP3 48 kbps | |
| 3RRR Melbourne | — | AAC | |
| 全澳华语广播华厦之声 | am1629 | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| PBS FM - Melbourne - 106.7 FM (48kHz, 192kbps AAC-LC) | australian music, community radio | AAC 192 kbps | |
| ABC Jazz 20220701 | blues, jazz | AAC 238 kbps | |
| ABC Radio Australia 20220701 | current affairs, news | AAC 94 kbps | |
| The Buzzz | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| ASP Radio | 70s 80s 90s music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| World Buddhist Radio | buddhism, meditation | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Triple R 102.7FM | community radio, independent | AAC | |
| Yarra Valley FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Smooth Sailing Radio | rnb, soul | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| 3MBS - Melbourne, 103.5 MHz FM | classical | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Southern FM Melbourne Australia | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| TheLight Christmas | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| IMC Country Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio PVS | jazz, rock | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| UltraCool Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ananda Marga Kiirtan | kiirtan, mantra | MP3 | |
| Surf FM 87.6 | — | MP3 32 kbps | |
| SYN FM | alternative, college radio | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| The Light Worship | christian, melbourne | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Golden Days Radio | gold, golden oldies | AAC 128 kbps | |
| JOY 94.9 Out Loud Proud | — | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Chelsea
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACMI | ||||
| ACMI | ||||
| Alma Doepel Restoration Project | ||||
| Alma Doepel Restoration Project | ||||
| ANZ Banking Museum | ||||
| ANZ Banking Museum | ||||
| Australian Museum of Performing Arts | ||||
| Australian Museum of Performing Arts | ||||
| Australian Music Vault | ||||
| Australian Music Vault | ||||
| Australian National Aviation Museum | ||||
| Ballam Park Homestead | ||||
| Brew Tower Museum | ||||
| Brew Tower Museum | ||||
| Buxton Contemporary (868) | ||||
| Chinese Museum | ||||
| Chinese Museum | ||||
| Collingwood Sailors and Soldiers Memorial Hall | ||||
| Collingwood Sailors and Soldiers Memorial Hall | ||||
| Fire Services Museum | ||||
| Fire Services Museum | ||||
| Fox Classic Car Museum | ||||
| Fox Classic Car Museum | ||||
| Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History | ||||
| Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History | ||||
| Hellenic Museum | ||||
| Hellenic Museum | ||||
| Heritage Hill Museum & Gardens | ||||
| HMAS Castlemaine | ||||
| HMAS Castlemaine | ||||
| HMAS Castlemaine | ||||
| HMAS Castlemaine | ||||
| Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia | ||||
| Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia | ||||
| Immigration Museum | ||||
| Immigration Museum | ||||
| Koorie Heritage Trust | ||||
| Koorie Heritage Trust | ||||
| Melbourne Holocaust Museum | ||||
| Melbourne Holocaust Museum | ||||
| Melbourne Museum | ||||
| Melbourne Museum | ||||
| Monash Federation Centre | ||||
| Monash Historic Society | ||||
| Monash University Museum of Art | ||||
| Mordialloc Historical Museum | ||||
| Museum of Australian Photography | ||||
| National Communications Museum | ||||
| National Communications Museum | ||||
| Newport Railway Museum | ||||
| Newport Railway Museum | ||||
| Old Post Office Museum | ||||
| Old Treasury Building Museum | ||||
| Old Treasury Building Museum | ||||
| Polish Museum and Archives in Australia | ||||
| Polish Museum and Archives in Australia | ||||
| RMIT Design Archives | ||||
| RMIT Design Archives | ||||
| Schwerkolt Cottage & Museum Complex | ||||
| Schwerkolt Cottage Orchard Shed | ||||
| Schwerkolt Cottage Wine Cellar | ||||
| Scienceworks | ||||
| Scienceworks | ||||
| Shot Tower Museum | ||||
| Shot Tower Museum | ||||
| Shrine of Remembrance Education Centre | ||||
| Shrine of Remembrance Education Centre | ||||
| Southern Sherbrook Historical Society | ||||
| St. John Ambulance Museum | ||||
| St. John Ambulance Museum | ||||
| The Australian Sports Museum | ||||
| The Australian Sports Museum | ||||
| The Pumping Station | ||||
| The Pumping Station | ||||
| Twisted Science | ||||
| Upwey / Belgrave RSL | ||||
| Villa Alba Museum | ||||
| Villa Alba Museum |
Libraries in Chelsea
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ashburton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Balwyn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bayswater Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Beaumaris Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Belgrave Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bentleigh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Berwick Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bhai Vir Singh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blackburn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Boronia Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Box Hill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Braille and Talking Book Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brighton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burnley Library Building (914) | 0.0 | |||||
| Camberwell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Carmelite Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Carnegie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Caulfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| CD | 0.0 | |||||
| Chelsea Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cheltenham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Christian Science Reading Room | 0.0 | |||||
| City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clarinda Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Collingwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cornish Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cranbourne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Croydon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dandenong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Deakin University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| East Melbourne Library and Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Elsternwick Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Emerald Hill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Endeavour Hills Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Federation University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ferntree Gully Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fitzroy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Footscray Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Footscray Mechanics' Institute Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Frankston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Giblin Eunson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glen Waverley Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hampton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hampton Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hargrave-Andrew Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hawthorn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Highett Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kew Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kingston Libraries Patterson Lakes | 0.0 | |||||
| Kingston Toy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Knox Library – Ngarrgoo | 0.0 | |||||
| Lamm Jewish Library of Australia | 0.0 | |||||
| Law Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Law Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Law Library Victoria | 0.0 | |||||
| Legal Aid public law library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library at the Dock | 0.0 | |||||
| MacGregor Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Malvern Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Manga Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mentone Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Middle Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Miller's Homestead | 0.0 | |||||
| Montrose Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mornington Peninsula Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mount Waverley Secondary College Senior Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mt Waverley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Narre Warren Library | 0.0 | |||||
| narrm ngarrgu Library and Family Services | 0.0 | |||||
| Newlands Library & Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Newport Library | 0.0 | |||||
| NGV Library | 0.0 | |||||
| North Melbourne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nunawading Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oakleigh Library (City Of Monash) | 0.0 | |||||
| Parkdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Phoenix Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Port Melbourne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Prahran Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Prahran Square Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Realm | 0.0 | |||||
| Richmond Library | 0.0 | |||||
| RMIT Carlton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| RMIT Swanston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rowville Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Russian House Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sandringham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sir Louis Matheson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Southbank Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Southbank Library at Boyd | 0.0 | |||||
| Springvale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Joachim's School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Kilda Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| State Library Victoria | 0.0 | |||||
| Swinburne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Little Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Toorak/South Yarra Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Vermont South Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wheelers Hill Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Williamstown Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Chelsea
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akoonah Park Market | |||||
| Camberwell Fresh Food Market | |||||
| Camberwell Sunday Market | |||||
| Fair Treasures | |||||
| Farmers' Market Old Cheese Factory | |||||
| Food Market (4th Saturday) | |||||
| Food Market (4th Saturday) | |||||
| Food Trucks | |||||
| Gasworks Farmers' Market | |||||
| Gleadell Street Market | |||||
| Gleadell Street Market | |||||
| Gully Market | |||||
| Heathmont Farmers Market | |||||
| Oakleigh Market | |||||
| Prahran Market | |||||
| Queen Victoria Market | |||||
| Queen Victoria Market | |||||
| Queen Victoria Market | |||||
| Regional Farmers Markets | |||||
| Regional Farmers Markets | |||||
| Ringwood East Community Market | |||||
| Seaford Farmer's Market | |||||
| South Melbourne Market | |||||
| Spotswood Slow Food Market | |||||
| Spotswood Slow Food Market | |||||
| St Kilda Esplanade Market | |||||
| St Kilda Esplanade Market | |||||
| St Kilda Twilight Market | |||||
| St Kilda Twilight Market | |||||
| Sunday Market | |||||
| Sunday Market |
Restaurants in Chelsea
9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Chelsea
9 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Chelsea
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Chelsea
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Chelsea
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Chelsea
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Chelsea
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Chelsea
3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Chelsea
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bad Shepherd Brewing | ||||
| Bodriggy Brewing Company | ||||
| Bodriggy Brewing Company | ||||
| Brew Stop | ||||
| Brew Stop | ||||
| Carlton and United Breweries Abbotsford Plant | ||||
| Deeds Brewery | ||||
| Deeds Brewery | ||||
| Hop Nation | ||||
| Killer Sprocket Brewery | ||||
| Moon Dog Brewery | ||||
| Mornington Peninsula Brewery | ||||
| Mountain Goat Brewery | ||||
| Stomping Ground Brewing Co. | ||||
| The Local Brew House | ||||
| Wolf of the Willows |
Stadiums & Teams in Chelsea
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| AAMI Park | ||
| John Cain Arena | ||
| Kooyong Stadium | ||
| Malvern Cricket Club | ||
| Margaret Court Arena | ||
| Marvel Stadium | ||
| Melbourne Cricket Ground | ||
| Rod Laver Arena | ||
| Royal Melbourne Tennis Club | ||
| Victoria University Community Sports Stadium |
Airports Near Chelsea
40 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Airport | MEL | Large Airport |
| Melbourne Avalon International Airport | AVV | Large Airport |
| Melbourne Essendon Airport | MEB | Medium Airport |
| Melbourne Moorabbin Airport | MBW | Medium Airport |
| Arkells Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bacchus Marsh Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Barwon Heads Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Blue Tongue Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bunurong Field | — | Small Airport |
| Bunyip Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Coldstream Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Drouin Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Drysdale Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Emu Creek Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Flying Circus Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Inverloch Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Koo Wee Rup (Aardel Port) Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Legate Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Leongatha Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lilydale Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ling Lake Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Longwarry Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Marshall Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Melton Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nar Nar Goon Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| RAAF Williams, Point Cook Base | — | Small Airport |
| Riddell Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rochford Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Romsey Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rothwell Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| St Leonards Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sunbury (Penfield) Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sunbury East Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Taggerty Airport | — | Small Airport |
| The Boreen Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tooradin Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tyabb Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Valken Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Wonthaggi Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Wooloomanata Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Chelsea
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chelsea LPO |
Treatment Centers in Chelsea
60 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 4Cyte Pathology | ||
| 4Cyte Pathology Footscray | ||
| ACE Sports Clinic | ||
| Airlie Women's Clinic | ||
| Albert Road General Practice | ||
| Aquired Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre | ||
| Aspect Heatherton | ||
| Bay Street Medical | ||
| Body Unity Osteopathic Medicine | ||
| Bupa | ||
| Canterbury Road Community Care Unit | ||
| Capstone Medical Centre Southbank | ||
| Cardigan House Consulting Suites | ||
| Caulfield Natural Health Clinic | ||
| Central City Community Health Service | ||
| Chase Medical Centre | ||
| Church Street Medical Centre | ||
| Citymed | ||
| Collins St Medical Center | ||
| Deepdene Medical Centre | ||
| Delmont Day Program | ||
| Dr Daniel Traum | ||
| Dr Johannes Kern | ||
| Dr Kirstin Charlesworth | ||
| Epworth Camberwell | ||
| Equilibrium | ||
| Errol Street Medical Centre | ||
| Errol Street Spinal & Sport Therapy | ||
| EyeCare Clinic | ||
| Fertility Control Clinic | ||
| Inner Melbourne Medicare Urgent Care Clinic | ||
| Iris Family Medicine | ||
| Jean Hailes at Epworth | ||
| Kew Junction Medical Clinic | ||
| Kew Skin Therapy | ||
| Mandalay | ||
| Medical Hub @ RMIT | ||
| Medical One - Elwood | ||
| Melbourne Cardiology Services | ||
| Melbourne Dental Xray | ||
| Melbourne Natural Wellness | ||
| Melbourne Pathology | ||
| Millenium Medical | ||
| Prahran clinic | ||
| Prahran Market Clinic | ||
| QV Medical Centre | ||
| Skindepth | ||
| Smith Street Medical Centre | ||
| The Children's Surgery | ||
| The Mornington Centre | ||
| The Social Domain | ||
| Timothy Robinson | ||
| Vena Clinic | ||
| Victoria Parade Surgery Centre | ||
| Victorian Bone & Joint Specialists | ||
| Vitality Medical | ||
| Viva Physiotherapy | ||
| Ward Rehabilitation B | ||
| Wellways Maroondah PARC | ||
| Yarraville Medical Centre |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Chelsea
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chelsea Community Church of Christ | |
| Freeway Baptist Church | |
| St Andrews Uniting Church | |
| St Chad's Anglican Church Chelsea | |
| St Chad's Anglican Church Chelsea | |
| St Joseph’s Catholic Church Chelsea |
Quick Facts
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Chelsea
What is the population of Chelsea?
Chelsea has a population of 8,347 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 8,347 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.0 years.
Is Chelsea expensive to live in?
The median household income is $32,144, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $211,200 (25% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,056 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Chelsea?
Chelsea enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.2 inches.
How is the job market in Chelsea?
Chelsea has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $618. There are 793 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Chelsea?
The median home value in Chelsea is $211,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,056. The homeownership rate is 67.3%.
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