Overall score
Belgrave Heights
55.6/100
Belgrave South
61.1/100
Belgrave Heights vs Belgrave South, VIC Suburb Comparison
Belgrave Heights for retirees and families; Belgrave South for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Belgrave HeightsBelgrave South
Crime rate
Belgrave Heights
26.2 / 1k
Belgrave South
50.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Belgrave Heights
87
Belgrave South
43
Population
Belgrave Heights
1,398
Belgrave South
1,670
Metric leadBelgrave Heights 5Belgrave South 52 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBelgrave Heights
- Best for familiesBelgrave Heights
- Best for investmentBelgrave Heights
- Best for best valueBelgrave South
- Best for best schoolsBelgrave Heights
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Belgrave Heights | Belgrave South |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.6/100 | 61.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.4/100 | 49.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 26.2 / 1k | 50.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 16 |
| Walkability | 9.5/100 | 70.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 87 | 43 |
| Planning activity | 31 | 50 |
| Green cover | 10.1% | 38.0% |
| Population | 1,398 | 1,670 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Belgrave Heights is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood, while Belgrave South is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks.
Belgrave Heights tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Belgrave South stands out for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability.
Belgrave Heights suits retirees, families, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Belgrave South is the stronger match for value-focused buyers.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.