Belgrave Heights vs Upwey
The verdict
Belgrave Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $876K versus $889K in Upwey. Upwey rates higher for transport (94 vs 57). Upwey has a shorter estimated CBD commute (75 vs 119 min). On the separate residential safety score, Upwey rates higher (100 vs 48/100 in Belgrave Heights).
Scores
| Belgrave Heights | Upwey | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 80 |
| Transport | 57 | 94 |
| Education | 62 | 68 |
| Liveability | 73 | 77 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Belgrave Heights | Upwey | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,398 | 6,818 |
| Median age | 40 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,132 | $2,171 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 36.1% | 43.9% |
| Born in Australia | 79.9% | 80.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.7 |
Growth: Belgrave Heights Moderate Growth · Upwey Moderate Growth
Property
| Belgrave Heights | Upwey | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $876K | $889K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -19.5% | 0.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Belgrave Heights | Upwey | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 48 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 161 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 220 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 501 | 88 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,860 | 2,464 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Belgrave Heights | Upwey | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,071 |
See the full school list on each profile: Belgrave Heights · Upwey
Transport
| Belgrave Heights | Upwey | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 57 | 94 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 5 | 32 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 119 | 75 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.0 km | 280 m |
Liveability
| Belgrave Heights | Upwey | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 12 |
| Parks | 2 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 11 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 25 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 24.3 km | 24.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 35.7 km | 33.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.0 km | 1.5 km |
Population & growth
| Belgrave Heights | Upwey | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,398 | 6,818 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,380 | 6,831 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,622 | 7,911 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.32% | 0.05% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Belgrave Heights or Upwey?
Upwey has the higher residential safety score (Belgrave Heights 48/100 vs Upwey 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Belgrave Heights or Upwey?
Belgrave Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $876K versus $889K.
Which has better public transport, Belgrave Heights or Upwey?
Upwey has the higher transport score (Belgrave Heights 57/100 vs Upwey 94/100).
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