Victoria location profile
Belgrave South VIC 3160
Belgrave South is a leafy, semi-rural suburb in the Dandenong Ranges known for its bushland setting and close-knit community. It appeals to families and nature lovers seeking a quieter hills lifestyle with easy access to Belgrave’s village amenities.
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Why families consider Belgrave South
Mix of families, professionals and creatives on larger blocks and bushy streets; strong community feel with local sport, markets and school events; outdoors-focused lifestyle with walking trails and wildlife.
Amenities & services
- Belgrave South Shopping Centre (IGA, cafes, bakery, pharmacy)
- Belgrave South Medical Clinic
- Belgrave village shops and eateries (Main Street)
- Angliss Hospital, Ferntree Gully
- Knox Private Hospital, Wantirna
- Cameo Cinemas precinct dining, Belgrave
- Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave
- Monbulk Library, Main Road, Monbulk
Transport & connectivity
- Belgrave Station (Belgrave train line terminus)
- Tecoma Station
- Local PTV buses linking to Monbulk, Olinda and Gembrook (e.g. routes 694, 695)
- Belgrave–Hallam Road
- Wellington Road (C413)
- Burwood Highway (State Route 26)
- Monbulk Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Belgrave South Recreation Reserve (AFL/cricket oval, tennis)
- Birdsland Reserve walking and cycling trails
- Cameo Cinemas, Belgrave
- Puffing Billy Railway (Heritage steam railway)
- Mountain biking and bushwalking in Dandenong Ranges NP and Lysterfield Park
- Birdsland Reserve
- Dandenong Ranges National Park (Sherbrooke Forest)
- Lysterfield Park
- Belgrave South Recreation Reserve
- Monbulk Creek corridor
Education context
A handful of long day care, family day care and kinders in Belgrave South/Heights and nearby Belgrave, Tecoma, Upwey and Monbulk; moderate wait times, best availability on weekdays.
- Monash University – Clayton Campus
- Deakin University – Burwood Campus
- Swinburne University of Technology – Hawthorn Campus
- Federation University – Berwick Campus