Moving to Chelsea Heights (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Chelsea Heights in one place — the GP you will register with, the supermarket you will default to, the cafe that becomes your regular, and the park where you will walk the dog.
Chelsea Heights at a Glance
| Need | Chelsea Heights |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $260–$360/week |
| Restaurants | 4 |
| Cafes | 1 |
| Schools | 3 |
| Parks | 12 |
| Medical | 1 |
| Supermarkets | 1 |
| Pharmacies | 1 |
Your First Week in Chelsea Heights
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Chelsea Heights has 1 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Long Beach Medical Centre | — | +61 3 9772 9555 |
Pharmacies: Your Pharmacy
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- Chelsea Heights IGA — 199 Thames Promenade, Chelsea Heights
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Chelsea Heights has 4 restaurants and 1 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Temptation Pies
Day 4-5: Set Up Transport
- Get a Myki card — available at any train station, 7-Eleven, or PTV hub
- Myki Money vs Myki Pass — Money for occasional use, Pass for daily commuters
- Daily cap: $10.60 (Zone 1+2) — you will never pay more than this per day
- Register your Myki at ptv.vic.gov.au — protects your balance if lost
Check PTV Journey Planner for your specific commute from Chelsea Heights.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Chelsea Heights has 12 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Wannarkladdin Wetlands
- Heights Park
- Fielding Drive Reserve
- Talab Court Reserve
- Chelsea Bicentennial Park
- Chelsea Recreation Reserve
If You Have Kids
Chelsea Heights has 3 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Cornish College | 65 Riverend Road |
| Chelsea Heights Primary School | 194 Thames Promenade |
| Chelsea Primary School | 34-44 Argyle Avenue |
Cost of Living in Chelsea Heights
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $260–$360/week |
| Groceries (weekly, single) | $80–$120 |
| Myki transport (monthly) | ~$165 |
| Utilities (monthly) | $150–$250 |
| Internet (monthly) | $60–$90 |
| Flat white (daily) | $4.50–$5.50 |
See our detailed Cost of Living Guide for the full breakdown.
Should You Move to Chelsea Heights?
Read our Honest Guide for the unfiltered pros and cons based on real data.
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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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