Cheltenham
VIC 3192 • Greater Melbourne
About Cheltenham
Cheltenham is a well-connected bayside suburb of 24,000 in the City of Bayside, located 18 kilometres southeast of Melbourne's CBD. Cheltenham station on the Frankston line provides direct city access, while the suburb offers a more affordable entry to the prestigious bayside area. The community features a mix of established homes, villa units, and increasing townhouse development.
Southland Shopping Centre sits on the suburb's edge, providing major retail for the region. The DFO outlet centre attracts bargain hunters, while local shopping strips serve daily needs. Cheltenham attracts families and professionals seeking bayside living at more accessible prices than Brighton or Sandringham, offering genuine community character and excellent transport without the premium of waterfront suburbs.
Cheltenham falls under postcode 3192 and is governed by Bayside Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bentleigh (Southern Metropolitan) electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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ColesWestfield Southland Shopping Centre Nepean Highway Cheltenham 3192 VIC -
Woolworths1239 Nepean Highway Cheltenham 3192 VIC -
ALDI280 - 282 Bay Road, Cheltenham VIC 3192
Schools
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Silver Street
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Charman Road
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Bernard Street
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25 Farm Road
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Argus Street
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9 Centre Dandenong Road
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 948
- 2. China 750
- 3. India 656
- 4. Greece 478
- 5. New Zealand 393
- 6. South Africa 246
- 7. Italy 210
- 8. Scotland 164
- 9. Sri Lanka 163
- 10. Philippines 155
- 11. Malaysia 147
- 12. Germany 135
- 13. Turkey 122
- 14. Ireland 117
- 15. United States 115
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)