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Belgrave Heights

POSTAL CODE: VIC, 3160
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Figures from the previous quarter show that capital gains for real estate buyers in BELGRAVE HEIGHTS are low, as opposed to average gains per annum over the past five years.

This number can mean, real estate investors could earn a rental income of N/A based on current median home prices for the suburb.

On average, rents on listings have reached the N/A mark, reflecting a N/A increase in returns based on the current median price in BELGRAVE HEIGHTS.

BELGRAVE HEIGHTS, 3160 ranks 639th in VIC in terms of median property value increase and capital gains, based on year-to-date figures.

While it ranks 713th on the list of best yielding suburbs for rental properties in VIC, posting a N/A return.

Surburb overview

Belgrave Heights is a small outer-eastern suburb of Melbourne located within the Shire of Yarra Ranges, positioned in the Dandenong Ranges foothills above Belgrave. The suburb is situated approximately 38 kilometres east of the Melbourne central business district and is bordered by Belgrave, Tecoma and forested parkland.

Belgrave Heights recorded a population of just over 1,300 residents at the 2021 census, reflecting its low-density, village-style residential character. The demographic profile is dominated by families and long-term residents, with a median age above the metropolitan average.

Home ownership rates are high, indicating residential stability and relatively low housing turnover. Housing in Belgrave Heights is almost entirely detached dwellings, many of which are located on steep or sloping blocks surrounded by mature vegetation. Lot sizes are generally larger than metropolitan averages, and development density remains low due to topography and planning controls.

Public transport access within the suburb is limited, with no railway station located in Belgrave Heights itself. Residents typically access train services at nearby Belgrave station on the Belgrave line, which provides direct services to the Melbourne CBD.

Bus routes operate through the area, but with lower service frequency than inner and middle-ring suburbs. Road access is primarily via Belgrave–Gembrook Road and local hillside roads, which connect the suburb to Belgrave and neighbouring ranges communities.

Local retail and service amenities are not located within Belgrave Heights, with residents relying on Belgrave village for supermarkets, cafés, medical clinics and professional services. Educational facilities are similarly accessed in nearby suburbs, with primary and secondary schools located in Belgrave, Tecoma and surrounding areas.

Recreational and environmental amenities are a defining feature, with proximity to the Dandenong Ranges National Park. Bushwalking tracks, forest reserves and picnic areas provide opportunities for outdoor recreation and nature-based activities.

Local streets and reserves support informal recreation rather than organised sporting facilities. Tree canopy coverage, bushland interfaces and elevated views contribute to a semi-rural atmosphere despite proximity to metropolitan Melbourne.

Employment among residents spans education, health care, trades, professional services and remote work arrangements, with many commuting to employment centres elsewhere in Melbourne. Belgrave Heights’ identity is shaped by its hillside setting, low-density housing and strong connection to the natural landscapes of the Dandenong Ranges.

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