Overall score
Belgrave Heights
55.6/100
Narre Warren East
45.0/100
Belgrave Heights for retirees and families; Narre Warren East for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Belgrave Heights
55.6/100
Narre Warren East
45.0/100
Crime rate
Belgrave Heights
26.2 / 1k
Narre Warren East
102.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Belgrave Heights
87
Narre Warren East
10
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 | 55.6/100 | 45.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.4/100 | 44.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 26.2 / 1k | 102.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 6 |
| Walkability | 9.5/100 | 9.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 87 | 10 |
| Planning activity | 31 | 16 |
| Green cover | 10.1% | 21.9% |
| 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 a quieter safety profile, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Narre Warren East is the better pick for housing affordability, public transport access, and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Belgrave Heights if you are weighing families, investors, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Narre Warren East for retirees and 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.