Victoria location profile
Belgrave Heights VIC 3160
Belgrave Heights is a leafy, semi-rural hillside suburb on the southern slopes of the Dandenong Ranges, known for bushland blocks, wildlife, and a quiet village feel. It offers quick access to Belgrave’s shops, cafes, and entertainment while retaining a peaceful, green setting.
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Why families consider Belgrave Heights
Family-oriented and nature-loving community with a mix of established homes and renovated hill properties; popular with commuters who value proximity to Belgrave Station and outdoor recreation. Strong bushfire awareness, active local groups, and a relaxed, arts-friendly lifestyle.
Amenities & services
- Belgrave South Shopping Centre (local groceries and services)
- Belgrave Village shops and cafes (Main St, Belgrave)
- Tecoma Village retail strip
- Angliss Hospital (Upper Ferntree Gully)
- Local GP and dental clinics (Belgrave/Belgrave South)
- Restaurants and cafes along Main St Belgrave and in Tecoma
- Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave
- Upwey Library, Main Street, Upwey
- Emerald Library, Emerald
Transport & connectivity
- Belgrave Station (Belgrave train line)
- Tecoma Station (Belgrave train line)
- Bus 694 (Belgrave–Olinda)
- Bus 695 (Belgrave–Gembrook via Emerald)
- Bus 697 (Belgrave–Belgrave South)
- Burwood Highway (State Route 26)
- Belgrave-Hallam Road
- Monbulk Road
- Mount Dandenong Tourist Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Birdsland Reserve walking trails and lake
- Belgrave South Recreation Reserve (ovals and courts)
- Belgrave Lake Park
- Cameo Cinemas (Belgrave)
- Puffing Billy Railway (Belgrave)
- Lysterfield Park mountain biking and trails (nearby)
- Grants Picnic Ground and Sherbrooke Forest walks
- Birdsland Reserve
- Dandenong Ranges National Park (Sherbrooke Forest)
- Baluk Willam Nature Conservation Reserve
- Lysterfield Park
- Monbulk Creek corridor
Education context
A handful of long day care, kindergarten, and family day care options in Belgrave, Belgrave South, and Upwey; moderate availability with waitlists common for infant rooms.
- Deakin University, Burwood Campus (via Burwood Hwy and connecting bus/tram)
- Monash University, Clayton Campus (via Wellington Rd buses or drive)
- Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn Campus (Belgrave line to Glenferrie)