Chelsea, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Chelsea, in the Kingston City local government area.
| Locality | Chelsea |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Kingston City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -38.04961 |
| Longitude | 145.12164 |
| Population | 8,347 |
| Density | 3173.8 /km² |
| Area | 2.6 km² |
| Elevation | 9 m |
| Postcode | 3196 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 30 km south-southeast |
Chelsea is a locality in the Kingston City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 8,347. The locality covers an area of 2.6 km², giving a population density of about 3173.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 9 m above sea level. It lies approximately 30 km south-southeast of Melbourne. Chelsea is located at 38.0496°S, 145.1216°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3196.
Chelsea rests where the flatlands of the Kingston City municipality begin their gentle tilt towards the bay, a coastal suburb where the air carries the faint, persistent tang of salt and seaweed. It lies 6.2 km south-west of Keysborough, VIC (from Keysborough, VIC: bearing 219°T), and is situated 11.4 km north of Frankston. The landscape here is a mosaic of residential streets, their manicured lawns a vibrant green against the muted tones of rooftops, interspersed with pockets of native bushland and the broader sweep of parks that spill towards the water's edge. The streets themselves possess a certain quiet dignity, lined with mature trees whose canopies, in the late afternoon, cast long, dancing shadows that paint the pavement with a fleeting, golden light. The proximity to Port Phillip Bay shapes the very character of Chelsea, infusing its days with the subtle rhythm of the tides and the distant glint of sunlight on the water.
The history of Chelsea is tied to the expansion of Melbourne's southern fringe, a story of suburban growth and the evolving relationship between the coast and its inhabitants. Once a stretch of coastal scrub and sandy dunes, it has transformed into a thriving residential hub, its economy now largely driven by the services and retail that cater to its growing population. The development of the Frankston railway line was a significant factor in Chelsea's accessibility and subsequent growth, drawing families and retirees seeking a seaside lifestyle within commuting distance of the city. While not a place of grand historical monuments, its distinctiveness lies in its unpretentious charm and its established community feel, a place where the echoes of its past as a more rural, seaside retreat can still be felt beneath the surface of modern life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Chelsea, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Chelsea, in the Kingston City local government area.
Detailed location data for Chelsea includes the postcode (3196), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Kingston City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Chelsea is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |