CHELTENHAM切尔滕

House Median
Local$1,302,500
Melbourne Median$1,083,043
Unit Median
Local$675,000
Melbourne Median$590,597
Safety Index
Local Crime Rate7,973
VIC Average6,810
Chinese %
Local6.2%
VIC Average6.6%
VCE Schools
Local1
Nearby6
Train Lines
Local Station Yes
Nearby Station Yes

CHELTENHAM Property & Rent

Price data: © State Government of Victoria | Rent data: LGA average

CHELTENHAM median house price is $1.30M, with +72% growth over 10 years, 20% above Melbourne median, unit median $675K.

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$1,302,500
House Growth
+72%2014-2024
Unit Price
$675,000
Unit Growth
+48%2014-2024
3BR House
$900/wk
2BR House
$620/wk
3BR Unit
$900/wk
2BR Unit
$630/wk

CHELTENHAM Safety Index

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)

Crime rate of 7,973 per 100k residents, 17% above the VIC average. Safety awareness recommended.

Caution Advised
Crime rate 7,973 per 100kAbove VIC average (6,810)
1,913
Total Annual Offences

Crime DistributionClick to view details

CHELTENHAM Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Total population of 23,992, 6.2% Chinese residents, near VIC average.

Population Overview

23,992
Total Population
2,281
/km² Density
6.2%
Chinese %
Near Average

Top Ethnicities

1
English
7,732 people
32.2%
2
Aust
6,814 people
28.4%
3
Irish
2,634 people
11.0%
4
Scottish
2,266 people
9.4%
5
Greek
1,494 people
6.2%

Transport

25.2 km
To CBD
33 min
Drive to CBD
61 min
Transit to CBD
Has Station
Local station
Train Lines:
Frankston lineStony Point line

CHELTENHAM Overview

CHELTENHAM is situated in South-Eastern Melbourne and home to 23,992 residents according to the ABS 2021 Census, with a population density of 2281 people per square kilometre.

Property: The local housing market shows strong growth, with Data Vic Q2 2025 reporting a median house price of $1.3M, representing a 72% increase over the past decade. Units have also performed well, reaching a median price of $0.7M with 48% growth over the same 10-year period.

Education: Families have access to quality schooling options, including the local public Cheltenham Secondary College, which ranks #95 among public schools according to VCAA 2025 VCE results. The nearby private Mentone Girls' Grammar School offers another excellent choice, ranking #24 among private schools.

Safety: The Crime Statistics Agency reports (September 2025) that Cheltenham's crime rate sits at 7973 per 100,000 residents, which is 1.17 times the Victorian average of 6810. This places the suburb close to the state's average safety levels.

Demographics: The area maintains a diverse community, with Chinese residents making up 6.20% of the population (approximately 1,487 people), which aligns closely with the Victorian average.

Transport: Commuters benefit from excellent connectivity, with the CBD approximately 25.2km away and reachable in 33 minutes by car. The suburb is well-served by rail transport via its train station on the Frankston Line and Stony Point Line.

CHELTENHAM FAQ

According to Data Vic Q2 2025, CHELTENHAM has a median house price of $1.3M, up 72% over 10 years, and median unit price of $0.7M, up 48% over 10 years. Solid price growth shows good investment potential.