Overall score
Belgrave South
61.1/100
Narre Warren East
45.0/100
Belgrave South vs Narre Warren East, VIC Suburb Comparison
Belgrave South for retirees and families; Narre Warren East for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Belgrave SouthNarre Warren East
Crime rate
Belgrave South
50.1 / 1k
Narre Warren East
102.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Belgrave South
43
Narre Warren East
10
Population
Belgrave South
1,670
Narre Warren East
434
Metric leadBelgrave South 8Narre Warren East 21 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 retireesBelgrave South
- Best for familiesBelgrave South
- Best for best valueBelgrave South
- Best for best schoolsNarre Warren East
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 | 61.1/100 | 45.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.1/100 | 44.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.1 / 1k | 102.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 6 |
| Walkability | 70.0/100 | 9.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 43 | 10 |
| Planning activity | 50 | 16 |
| Green cover | 38.0% | 21.9% |
| 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 a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability, while Narre Warren East stands out for housing affordability, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Belgrave South suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Narre Warren East is the stronger match for retirees and families.
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.