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VIC · Kingston (Vic.) Council

Cheltenham (Vic.), VIC, 3192

Current weather

13.4°CRain showers

78% humidity · 27.7 km/h wind · 15.9° / 11.2° today · 6.4 mm rain

Desirability index

96.3/100

#15 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Cheltenham (Vic.) is a mid-sized suburb in the Kingston (Vic.) area, home to around 23,992 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 2,405 offences in 2026 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (-4%), roughly 100.2 offences per 1,000 residents, 6 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 34 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
23,992
Median age
40
Median household income / week
$1,919
Dwelling vacancy
7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
717 of 10,175
Median monthly mortgage
$2,200
Employment rate
62.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
551 / 2,148 / 1,748

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
2,405
Against the person
280
Against property
1,658
Rate per 1,000 residents
100.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 86 residents
State safety percentile
75.9th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-4.5%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage154
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle277
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store466
  • B49 Other Theft211
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order154

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
6
Median school ICSEA (6 schools)
1,093.5
  • Cheltenham East Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Cheltenham Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Cheltenham Secondary CollegeSecondary
  • Kingston Heath Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Le Page Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Our Lady of the Assumption SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

150 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Cheltenham Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Cheltenham Station
  • Cheltenham Station
  • Cheltenham Station
  • Southland Rail Replacement Bus Stop

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

34 active roadworks / incidents

  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 30/01/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.NEPEAN HIGHWAY, MAY STREET29 Jan 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 30/01/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.NEPEAN HIGHWAY, ENRIGHT STREET29 Jan 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 31/01/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.NEPEAN HIGHWAY, KAREN STREET30 Jan 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 31/01/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.NEPEAN HIGHWAY, KAREN STREET30 Jan 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 31/01/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.UNNAMED, NEPEAN HIGHWAY30 Jan 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 31/01/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.UNNAMED, NEPEAN HIGHWAY30 Jan 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 31/01/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.NEPEAN HIGHWAY, KAREN STREET30 Jan 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 31/01/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.UNNAMED, NEPEAN HIGHWAY30 Jan 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 31/01/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.NEPEAN HIGHWAY, KAREN STREET30 Jan 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 31/01/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.NEPEAN HIGHWAY, ENRIGHT STREET30 Jan 2026 – 30 Aug 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

242 planning-related records

2021· 113 proposals

  • October 2021

  • 2 or More Additional Dwellings on a Lot Construction of three dwellings on a lot
    24 TULIP GROVE CHELTENHAM 3192Refusal issued by a delegate

  • September 2021

  • 1 Dwelling - Alts & Adds on Lot < 500m2 1 Dwelling - Alts & Adds on Lot < 500m2
    91 PARK ROAD CHELTENHAM 3192Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Extend height of existing front fence by 550mm in line with the neighbouring fence lines.
    51 OAK AVENUE CHELTENHAM 3192In progress
  • The development of a Secondary Dwelling and associated works
    69 WILSON STREET CHELTENHAM 3192Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivide the Land into Two (2) Lots
    19 LATROBE STREET CHELTENHAM 3192Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivide the land into two (2) lots
    18 HARPLEY STREET CHELTENHAM 3192Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of six (6) double storey dwellings with common property
    9 BARINGHUP STREET CHELTENHAM 3192NOD issued by a delegate
  • Subdivide the Land into Two (2) Lots
    17 NORLAND STREET CHELTENHAM 3192Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of alterations and additions to an existing building
    321 WARRIGAL ROAD CHELTENHAM 3192Withdrawn
  • The construction of a double storey dwelling on a lot under 300 square metres
    372A WARRIGAL ROAD CHELTENHAM 3192Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Develop the land for the construction of a three storey apartment building comprising of seven (7) apartments and a reduction to the car parking requirement of Clause 52.06.
    13 BARRETT STREET CHELTENHAM 3192Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Subdivision of Land (19 or more lots) Eighteen (18) Lot Subdivision (boundary realignment)
    109 WEATHERALL ROAD CHELTENHAM 3192Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Industry-Alts/Adds to Building Only Buildings and works in a Commercial 2 Zone
    21 PARK ROAD CHELTENHAM 3192Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works (Verandah & Carport associated with an existing dwelling) in a Special Building Overlay
    15 TENHAM GROVE CHELTENHAM 3192Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivide the Land into Two (2) Lots
    7 PLUNKETT STREET CHELTENHAM 3192Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Advertising Signs Construct and display advertising signage including business identification signs and promotion signs
    21 PARK ROAD CHELTENHAM 3192Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The construction of an extension to the existing warehouse
    130-132 ARGUS STREET CHELTENHAM 3192NOD issued by a delegate
  • Subdivide the Land into Fifteen (15) Lots
    13-17 KYLIE PLACE CHELTENHAM 3192Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Develop the land for the construction of two (2) dwellings
    209 CENTRE DANDENONG ROAD CHELTENHAM 3192Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Develop the land for the construction of two (2) double storey dwellings
    82 BERNARD STREET CHELTENHAM 3192Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The construction of one (1) single storey dwelling to the rear of an existing dwelling and the removal of an easement
    9 WARREN ROAD CHELTENHAM 3192Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The use of the land for car sales and motor repairs and a reduction in the car parking requirement
    3 19-23 KYLIE PLACE CHELTENHAM 3192Lapsed
  • Develop the land for the construction of one (1) dwelling to the rear of an existing dwelling
    14 CENTRE DANDENONG ROAD CHELTENHAM 3192Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To construct and put up for display internally illuminated business identification signage
    1297A NEPEAN HIGHWAY CHELTENHAM 3192Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Develop the land for two (2) dwellings
    19 MENA AVENUE CHELTENHAM 3192Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 New Dwellings Construct two (2) double storey dwellings and a front fence in a General Residential Zone Schedule 1 (GRZ1)
    36 PAUL STREET CHELTENHAM 3192NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Develop the land for the construction of buildings and works
    321 WARRIGAL ROAD CHELTENHAM 3192Withdrawn
  • Construct a front fence in a Special Building Overlay
    40 FARM ROAD CHELTENHAM 3192Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of this site for two (2) dwellings and the subdivision of land into two (2) lots and common property
    372A WARRIGAL ROAD CHELTENHAM 3192Withdrawn
  • Use the land to store alcohol and sell online
    7 6-12 MILLS STREET CHELTENHAM 3192Withdrawn
  • Buildings and works to the existing industrial building including the construction of a mezzanine storage extension.
    27-29 VIKING COURT CHELTENHAM 3192Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of one (1) dwelling within a Special Building Overlay
    11 TENHAM GROVE CHELTENHAM 3192Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Construction of detached Cabana
    33 TIFFANY AVENUE CHELTENHAM 3192Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Develop the land for the construction of ten (10) dwellings
    26 FRIENDSHIP SQUARE CHELTENHAM 3192Lapsed
  • Re-subdivide the land into five (5) lots
    4-6 OSWALD STREET CHELTENHAM 3192Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To use the land for the sale and consumption of liquor (General Licence)
    243 CHARMAN ROAD CHELTENHAM 3192Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Manufacturing Sales - Alts/Adds Bld Only Manufacturing Sales - Alts/Adds Bld Only
    2-4 Philip StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • VPO3 - Removal x 1 Removal of native vegetation in Vegetation Protection Overlay Schedule 3
    5 Coape StreetRefusal issued by a delegate
  • Develop the land for the construction of a warehouse, use the land for an office, display one (1) business identification sign, reduction in car parking and bicycle requirement
    FACTORY 5 327-337 WARRIGAL ROAD CHELTENHAM 3192Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use the land for motor repairs (including panel beating) and car sales
    228 CENTRE DANDENONG ROAD CHELTENHAM 3192Refusal issued by a delegate
2020· 129 proposals

129 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

385 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • BottlemartAlcohol

    Unit 3 39 Bernard Street

  • BWSAlcohol
  • BWSAlcohol

    271 Charman Road

  • CellarbrationsAlcohol
  • CellarbrationsAlcohol

    25 Station Road

  • CellarbrationsAlcohol

    80 Chesterville Road

  • Bakers DelightBakery

    320 Charman Road

  • BreadtopBakery
  • Brioche By PhilipBakery
  • Cheltenham BakeryBakery

    336 Charman Road

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

22 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Barker Street ReservePark
  • Booker Street ReservePark
  • Chelsea Street ReservePark
  • Cheltenham ParkPark
  • Elliott Street ReservePark
  • Follet Road PlaygroundPark
  • Friendship Square ReservePark
  • Harold Caterson ReservePark
  • Hibiscus Avenue ReservePark
  • Jarrahdale Street ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
30
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Amcalpharmacy
  • Aspect Eye SurgeonsCharman Roadclinic
  • Australian skin cancer clinicChesterville Roadclinic
  • Bay Audio Hearing Expertsaudiologist
  • Bayside Dental SpecialistsChesterville Roaddentist
  • Bayside Family DentalChesterville Roaddentist
  • Bayside Family Medicalclinic
  • Capital Radiologymedical_imaging
  • Cheltenham DentalNepean Highwaydentist
  • Cheltenham Dentistdentist

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • COMMUNITY OF THE HOLY NAME & REREAT HOUSENH2008

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

12 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Busy BeesGeorge Streetchildcare
  • Evesham Road PreschoolEvesham Roadkindergarten
  • Evesham Road PreschoolEvesham Roadkindergarten
  • Farm Road Pre-SchoolFarm Roadkindergarten
  • Friendship Square Child Care & Kindergarten Co-OperativeFriendship Squarekindergarten
  • Genius Childcarechildcare
  • Kids on TulipTulip Streetchildcare
  • North Cheltenham Pre Schoolkindergarten
  • Olympic Avenue Kindergrten Inc.kindergarten
  • Robin's Nestkindergarten

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
41
Parks (OSM)
35

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
96.3/100
Cohort rank
#15 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Busy BeeschildcareGeorge Streetchildcare
  • Evesham Road PreschoolchildcareEvesham Roadkindergarten
  • Evesham Road PreschoolchildcareEvesham Roadkindergarten
  • Farm Road Pre-SchoolchildcareFarm Roadkindergarten
  • Friendship Square Child Care & Kindergarten Co-OperativechildcareFriendship Squarekindergarten
  • Genius Childcarechildcarechildcare
  • Kids on TulipchildcareTulip Streetchildcare
  • North Cheltenham Pre Schoolchildcarekindergarten
  • Olympic Avenue Kindergrten Inc.childcarekindergarten
  • Robin's Nestchildcarekindergarten

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site

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