Belgrave
VIC 3160 • Greater Melbourne
About Belgrave
Belgrave is a picturesque township nestled in the Dandenong Ranges, approximately 40 km east of Melbourne's CBD. Home to around 3,900 residents, it serves as the gateway to the Dandenong Ranges National Park. The suburb has a charming village atmosphere with a strong artistic and alternative community character, set among towering mountain ash and fern gullies.
The township is famous as the starting point of Puffing Billy Railway, one of Australia's most beloved heritage steam trains. Belgrave's main street offers boutique shops, cafés, and galleries, while the surrounding forests provide outstanding bushwalking trails. The suburb attracts nature lovers, artists, and families who appreciate a hills lifestyle with good connectivity to Melbourne.
Belgrave falls under postcode 3160 and is governed by Yarra Ranges Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Monbulk (Eastern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 694 — Belgrave to Knox City 25 min
- 695 — Belgrave to Monbulk 20 min
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ End of the Belgrave Line with frequent services to Flinders Street.
The village centre is walkable with shops and the station nearby, but hilly terrain and spread-out residential areas favour driving.
Supermarkets Nearby
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Woolworths16-29 Burwood Highway Belgrave 3160 VIC
Schools
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Wattle Valley Road
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Colby Drive
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28 Bayview Road
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Reynolds Lane
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1536 Burwood Highway
Housing 2021 Census
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 260
- 2. New Zealand 55
- 3. Netherlands 33
- 4. United States 30
- 5. South Africa 26
- 6. Germany 20
- 7. China 17
- 8. Scotland 17
- 9. France 15
- 10. India 15
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)