Overall score
Belgrave Heights
47.8/100
Narre Warren East
41.8/100
Belgrave Heights for families and investment; Narre Warren East for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Belgrave Heights
47.8/100
Narre Warren East
41.8/100
Crime rate
Belgrave Heights
25.2 / 1k
Narre Warren East
72.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Belgrave Heights
86
Narre Warren East
9
Population
Belgrave Heights
1,398
Narre Warren East
434
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 | Narre Warren East |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.8/100 | 41.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.3/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 25.2 / 1k | 72.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 6 |
| Walkability | 9.5/100 | 9.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 86 | 9 |
| Planning activity | 31 | 16 |
| Population | 1,398 | 434 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Put side by side, Belgrave Heights is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood, and Narre Warren East is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks. Belgrave Heights sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Narre Warren East is further out with more breathing room.
Belgrave Heights pulls ahead on walkability and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Narre Warren East is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Choose Belgrave Heights if you are weighing investors and households prioritising schools; lean toward Narre Warren East for retirees and value-focused buyers.