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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 HeightsUpwey
Belgrave HeightsUpwey
Overall6480
Transport5794
Education6268
Liveability7377

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Belgrave HeightsUpwey
Population1,3986,818
Median age4041
Median household income (wk)$2,132$2,171
Bachelor degree or higher36.1%43.9%
Born in Australia79.9%80.7%
Avg household size2.92.7

Growth: Belgrave Heights Moderate Growth · Upwey Moderate Growth

Property

Belgrave HeightsUpwey
Median house price$876K$889K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoY-19.5%0.8%
Median rent — house (wk)Data not availableData not available
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Belgrave HeightsUpwey
Residential safety score48100
Break & enter dwelling /100kData not available161
Motor vehicle theft /100kData not available220
Domestic assault /100k50188
Total incidents /100k (all)1,8602,464

Total incidents over time

Schools

Belgrave HeightsUpwey
Total schools03
Government03
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available1,071

See the full school list on each profile: Belgrave Heights · Upwey

Transport

Belgrave HeightsUpwey
Transport score5794
Train stations00
Bus stops532
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)11975
Nearest train station (km)2.0 km280 m

Liveability

Belgrave HeightsUpwey
Summer max temp25.8°C25.8°C
Winter max temp14.2°C14.2°C
Annual rainfall (mm)600600
Supermarkets01
Cafes & restaurants112
Parks25
Playgrounds211
Swimming poolsData not available25
Medical GPs03
Distance to coast (km)24.3 km24.3 km
Distance to CBD (km)35.7 km33.7 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)4.0 km1.5 km

Population & growth

Belgrave HeightsUpwey
Population (2021)1,3986,818
Estimated 20251,3806,831
Projected 20411,6227,911
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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Data sources

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