Overall score
Belgrave
62.9/100
Upwey
66.8/100
Belgrave vs Upwey, VIC Suburb Comparison
Belgrave for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BelgraveUpwey
Crime rate
Belgrave
85.5 / 1k
Upwey
26.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Belgrave
280
Upwey
219
Population
Belgrave
3,894
Upwey
6,818
Metric leadBelgrave 6Upwey 43 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 best schoolsBelgrave
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 | Upwey |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.9/100 | 66.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.3/100 | 59.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 85.5 / 1k | 26.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 44 | 41 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 85.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 280 | 219 |
| Planning activity | 56 | 79 |
| Green cover | 9.9% | 8.0% |
| Population | 3,894 | 6,818 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Belgrave is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood, and Upwey is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood.
On the data, Belgrave is stronger for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability; Upwey answers with a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and overall desirability.
On balance, retirees, families, and investors are more likely to prefer Upwey, while Belgrave remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.