Overall score
Belgrave South
61.1/100
Lysterfield
56.3/100
Belgrave South vs Lysterfield, VIC Suburb Comparison
Belgrave South for value; Lysterfield for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Belgrave SouthLysterfield
Crime rate
Belgrave South
50.1 / 1k
Lysterfield
21.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Belgrave South
43
Lysterfield
48
Population
Belgrave South
1,670
Lysterfield
6,681
Metric leadBelgrave South 5Lysterfield 62 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesLysterfield
- Best for investmentLysterfield
- 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 | 61.1/100 | 56.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.1/100 | 43.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.1 / 1k | 21.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 25 |
| Walkability | 70.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 43 | 48 |
| Planning activity | 50 | 86 |
| Green cover | 38.0% | 36.8% |
| 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 tends to lead on housing affordability, walkability, and a calmer planning outlook, while Lysterfield stands out for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Belgrave South the better fit, while retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Lysterfield.
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.