Overall score
Belgrave South
52.6/100
Narre Warren East
41.8/100
Belgrave South vs Narre Warren East, VIC suburb comparison
Belgrave South for schools; Narre Warren East for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Belgrave SouthNarre Warren East
Crime rate
Belgrave South
54.0 / 1k
Narre Warren East
72.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Belgrave South
41
Narre Warren East
9
Population
Belgrave South
1,670
Narre Warren East
434
Metric leadBelgrave South 6Narre Warren East 3across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesNarre Warren East
- Best for familiesNarre Warren East
- Best for best schoolsBelgrave South
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 | Narre Warren East |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.6/100 | 41.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 66.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.0 / 1k | 72.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 6 |
| Walkability | 70.0/100 | 9.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 41 | 9 |
| Planning activity | 50 | 16 |
| Population | 1,670 | 434 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Belgrave South is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks, and Narre Warren East is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks. Belgrave South sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Narre Warren East is further out with more breathing room.
Belgrave South tends to lead on public transport access and walkability, while Narre Warren East stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Belgrave South suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Narre Warren East is the stronger match for retirees and families.