Overall score
Belgrave
62.9/100
Narre Warren East
45.0/100
Belgrave 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
62.9/100
Narre Warren East
45.0/100
Crime rate
Belgrave
85.5 / 1k
Narre Warren East
102.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Belgrave
280
Narre Warren East
10
Population
Belgrave
3,894
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 | Narre Warren East |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.9/100 | 45.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.3/100 | 44.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 85.5 / 1k | 102.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | — |
| Public transport stops | 44 | 6 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 9.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 280 | 10 |
| Planning activity | 56 | 16 |
| Green cover | 9.9% | 21.9% |
| Population | 3,894 | 434 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Belgrave is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood, while Narre Warren East is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks. Belgrave sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Narre Warren East is further out with more breathing room.
Belgrave pulls ahead on public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Narre Warren East is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook.
Belgrave suits investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Narre Warren East is the stronger match for retirees.
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.