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Chelsea Postcode
Victoria
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Chelsea Compares
Chelsea vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Chelsea | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,683 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $375 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,008 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 41 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% -VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 3196 covers Chelsea, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 30 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Melbourne - Inner South region of Victoria. Local government services are provided by Kingston (Vic.).
According to the 2021 Census, Chelsea has a population of 8,347 with a median age of 41. The median weekly household income is $1,683, close to the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 61 (0.7% of residents).
Housing in Chelsea includes a median weekly rent of $375, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,008, with 3,606 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 67.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Chelsea scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Schools in Chelsea include Chelsea Primary School and St Joseph's School.
Chelsea is part of the Kingston statistical area in Victoria.
Chelsea Details
| Postcode | 3196 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 8,347 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,683/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $951/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $375 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,008 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 2.6 km² |
| Population Density | 3180/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3,606 |
| Australian Citizens | 87.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 61 (0.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -38.051111 |
| Longitude | 145.121944 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 30 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - Inner South |
| Area (SA3) | Kingston |
| Local Government | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Federal Electorate | Isaacs |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,428 (17.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 625 (7.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,516 (30.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,104 (25.2%) |
| 65+ years | 1,667 (20.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 8 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 817 (9.8%) |
| Arthritis | 781 (9.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 402 (4.8%) |
| Diabetes | 387 (4.6%) |
| Cancer | 288 (3.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 179 (2.1%) |
| Dementia | 101 (1.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 303 (8.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,612 (45.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,317 (37.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 321 (9.0%) |
Schools in Chelsea
Suburbs Near Chelsea
Same Postcode (3196)
More Chelsea Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.