Overall score
Belgrave South
52.6/100
Lysterfield
52.6/100
Belgrave South vs Lysterfield, VIC suburb comparison
Belgrave South for investment and value; Lysterfield for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Belgrave SouthLysterfield
Crime rate
Belgrave South
54.0 / 1k
Lysterfield
19.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Belgrave South
41
Lysterfield
23
Population
Belgrave South
1,670
Lysterfield
6,681
Metric leadBelgrave South 4Lysterfield 52 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesLysterfield
- Best for familiesLysterfield
- Best for investmentBelgrave South
- Best for best valueBelgrave South
- Best for best schoolsLysterfield
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 South | Lysterfield |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.6/100 | 52.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 66.0/100 | 45.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.0 / 1k | 19.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 25 |
| Walkability | 70.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 41 | 23 |
| Planning activity | 50 | 86 |
| Population | 1,670 | 6,681 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Belgrave South is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks, while Lysterfield is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks. Belgrave South sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Lysterfield is further out with more breathing room.
Belgrave South tends to lead on housing affordability and walkability, while Lysterfield stands out for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Belgrave South the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Lysterfield.