Overall score
Belgrave Heights
55.6/100
Lysterfield
56.3/100
Belgrave Heights for value and schools; Lysterfield for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Belgrave Heights
55.6/100
Lysterfield
56.3/100
Crime rate
Belgrave Heights
26.2 / 1k
Lysterfield
21.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Belgrave Heights
87
Lysterfield
48
Population
Belgrave Heights
1,398
Lysterfield
6,681
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Belgrave Heights | Lysterfield |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.6/100 | 56.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.4/100 | 43.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 26.2 / 1k | 21.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 25 |
| Walkability | 9.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 87 | 48 |
| Planning activity | 31 | 86 |
| Green cover | 10.1% | 36.8% |
| Population | 1,398 | 6,681 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Belgrave Heights reads as a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood; Lysterfield is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks.
Belgrave Heights pulls ahead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Lysterfield is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability.
Choose Belgrave Heights if you are weighing families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Lysterfield for retirees.
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.