Belgrave South
VIC 3160 · Yarra Ranges
1,670 (2021) → 1,649 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Belgrave South is a moderate growth suburb in Yarra Ranges, VIC 3160, about 37km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.09M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 42/100, and is about 25km inland. Belgrave South has an overall score of 47/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3160 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (5.81%), New Zealand (1.92%), Netherlands (1.08%), Scotland (0.84%), Germany (0.66%)
Top languages: Italian (0.78%), Mandarin (0.72%), Serbian (0.54%), German (0.48%), Afrikaans (0.3%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1051 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Belgrave South Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1065
Nearby (within 10km)
- Belgrave Heights Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.8kmICSEA 1078
- Dandenong Ranges Steiner SchoolPrimary · Independent · 3.3kmICSEA 1080
- Mater Christi CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 3.5kmICSEA 1093
- Selby Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 1109
- St Thomas More's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.8kmICSEA 1089
- Tecoma Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 1080
- Upwey South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 1078
- Menzies Creek Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 1057
- Upwey High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.8kmICSEA 1048
- Dandenong Ranges Steiner School - School Road CampusPrimary · Independent · 4.9km
- Upwey Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.9kmICSEA 1114
- Sidrah Gardens SchoolPrimary · Independent · 4.9kmICSEA 1104
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Belgrave South
Is Belgrave South safe?
Belgrave South has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,216 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Belgrave South?
In Belgrave South, the .
How far is Belgrave South from Melbourne CBD?
Belgrave South is about 37.5 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 103 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Belgrave South?
Belgrave South has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1065 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Belgrave South?
Belgrave South has a transport score of 42/100 and 16 bus stops.