Cheltenham, VIC 3192 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Cheltenham is a bayside suburb 18km south-east of Melbourne CBD, in the Cities of Bayside and Kingston, home to Westfield Southland and two Frankston line stations. It has a population of around 24,000 with median age 40, mainly families in 68% of households. Housing comprises mid-century homes and newer townhouses, with median house price $1,291,000.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 23,992
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $1,919 /week
- Median personal income
- $924 /week
- Median family income
- $2,543 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Kingston (Vic.)
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Melbourne - Inner South
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Isaacs
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $750 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,200
- Median house price
- $1,291,000
- Rent share of household income
- 39%
Schools
- Cheltenham Secondary College
- Cheltenham Primary School
Transport
- Frankston Line — Cheltenham Station
- Frankston Line — Southland Station
Lifestyle & amenities
Established residential suburb with families and professionals. Westfield Southland and golf courses including Royal Melbourne are key landmarks; beaches in nearby Beaumaris and Black Rock.
- 25 cafés
- 53 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 60 parks and reserves
- 16 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 10 supermarkets
- 31 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.9°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (13.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 648 mm
- Reference station: Melbourne Regional Office, 19.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 80.5% of the 14,306 resolvable premises in Cheltenham. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 9.6%
- Fibre to the Curb: 2.0%
- Fibre to the Building: 4.9%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 80.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 3.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 2,451 across postcode 3192 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 1,674 property offences, 303 violent offences, 134 public order offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cheltenham?
Cheltenham (VIC 3192) had 23,992 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Kingston (Vic.) local government area.
What is the median rent in Cheltenham?
The median advertised rent in Cheltenham is $750/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Cheltenham?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Cheltenham. Nearest include: Cheltenham Secondary College, Cheltenham Primary School. School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Cheltenham?
Cheltenham is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (80.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Cheltenham?
Across postcode 3192, 2,451 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (1,674), violent (303), public order (134). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Cheltenham?
In Cheltenham, mean daily temperatures range from 10.3°C to 19.9°C and annual rainfall is 648 mm measured at the Melbourne Regional Office weather station (19.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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