Belgrave, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Belgrave VIC is 3,894 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Belgrave is $959 per week ($49,868 per year). Median rent in Belgrave is $401 per week ($1,738 per month). Belgrave has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Belgrave has a population density of 955 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Belgrave is England. The most common religion is No religion (66.5% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Belgrave is $1,863.

There were 254 recorded offences in Belgrave in 2025-25, a rate of 65 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (68 offences).

Population
3,894
Census 2021
Median income
$959/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$401/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
38years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au), 2025-25.

Belgrave vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Belgrave is $959 a week, 25% above the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 183rd of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $401 a week, $85 more than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 18.2% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 38, 5 years younger than in the typical VIC suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureBelgraveTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$959/wk$767/wk +25%$766/wk
Household income$2,202/wk$1,687/wk +31%$1,637/wk
Rent$401/wk$316/wk +27%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,863/mo$1,723/mo +8%$1,733/mo
Median age3843 −5 yrs42
Rent share of household income18.2%19.1% −0.9 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Belgrave, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Belgrave Population

3,894 residents at the 2021 Census.

Belgrave Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$959/wk
$49,868 per year
Ranked 1,521 of 14,663
Median Rent
$401/wk
$1,738 per month
Ranked 1,844 of 14,663
Median Age
38years
Same as the national median
Mortgage
$1,863/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Belgrave Rent Prices & Affordability

18% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,202/wk
Median rent $401/wk
Rent to income 18.2%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Belgrave against your income

About $9,542 a month
Median rent $401/wk
Left after rent $1,801/wk
Rent share 18.2%

Belgrave Schools

11
schools nearby
8
government
1089
avg ICSEA score
3,878
total students
Kallista Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 91 students
1118
ICSEA
Upwey Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 129 students
1114
ICSEA
Ferny Creek Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 127 students
1111
ICSEA
Selby Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 165 students
1109
ICSEA
Mater Christi College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 688 students
1093
ICSEA
St Thomas More's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 101 students
1089
ICSEA
Tecoma Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 361 students
1080
ICSEA
Upwey South Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 321 students
1078
ICSEA
Belgrave Heights Christian School Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 776 students
1078
ICSEA
Belgrave South Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 375 students
1065
ICSEA
Upwey High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 744 students
1048
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Belgrave Map

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Belgrave, Victoria: 37.9110°S, 145.3560°E

Belgrave Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (11)

People in Belgrave

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.8% (1,939) Female 50.2% (1,954)

Population Density

955
people per km²
3,894 people · 4.1 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,496
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
6.7%
New Zealand
1.4%
Netherlands
0.8%
United States of America
0.8%
South Africa
0.7%
Germany
0.5%
China
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

German
0.8%
Mandarin
0.6%
French
0.5%
Italian
0.5%
Japanese
0.5%
Spanish
0.4%
Greek
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
45.5%
Australian
37.6%
Irish
14.5%
Scottish
13.4%
German
6.3%
Dutch
4.6%
Italian
2.9%
Chinese
1.9%
Polish
1.5%
Greek
1.5%
French
1.3%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
66.5%
Catholic
10.5%
Anglican
5.5%
Not stated
4.9%
Christian (other)
2.4%
Buddhism
1.5%
Uniting Church
1.4%
Baptist
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
44.5% 1,388
Separated
3.6% 113
Divorced
9.9% 309
Widowed
3.0% 95
Never married
38.9% 1,214

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
46.0%
Couple: no children
24.1%
Couple: no children under 15
15.1%
One parent: no children under 15
8.2%
One parent: children under 15
6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
18.9%
2 persons
34.9%
3 persons
19.3%
4 persons
18.7%
5 persons
6.2%
6+ persons
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Belgrave

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,414 occupied private dwellings in Belgrave at the 2021 Census, 7.1% were rented, 32.0% owned outright and 59.5% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.4% 6 dwellings
Owned outright
32.0% 452 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
59.5% 841 dwellings
Rented
7.1% 101 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.8% 12 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
99.1%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
0.6%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.8%
2 bedrooms
11.6%
3 bedrooms
46.3%
4 bedrooms
32.2%
5 bedrooms
6.5%
6+ bedrooms
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.5%
$300-$449/mo
1.9%
$450-$599/mo
1.7%
$600-$799/mo
4.0%
$800-$999/mo
3.9%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
16.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
17.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
27.7%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
15.4%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.6%
1 vehicle
30.6%
2 vehicles
44.5%
3 vehicles
15.1%
4+ vehicles
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Belgrave

Employment

Employed full-time
42.0% 1,201 people
Employed part-time
27.0% 773 people
Unemployed
3.5% 99 people
Not in labour force
27.5% 785 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
37.8%
Managers
16.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
14.9%
Community & Personal Service
11.9%
Clerical & Administrative
9.9%
Sales Workers
3.6%
Labourers
3.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.3%
$1-$149/wk
0.4%
$150-$299/wk
0.5%
$300-$399/wk
2.2%
$400-$499/wk
4.2%
$500-$649/wk
2.5%
$650-$799/wk
5.0%
$800-$999/wk
4.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
11.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
11.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
6.1%
$4,000+/wk
13.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.5%
$1-$149/wk
4.8%
$150-$299/wk
5.1%
$300-$399/wk
3.4%
$400-$499/wk
3.0%
$500-$649/wk
2.5%
$650-$799/wk
7.8%
$800-$999/wk
9.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
12.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.6%
$3,500+/wk
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
69.9%
Did not go to work
19.7%
Car (passenger)
3.4%
Train
2.7%
Walked only
1.4%
Truck
0.9%
Bus
0.7%
Other
0.6%
Bicycle
0.4%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
72.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
13.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
11.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.8%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
32.4%
Certificate III/IV
26.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.6%
Postgraduate Degree
13.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
7.7%
Certificate I/II
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Society & Culture
17.7%
Management & Commerce
13.5%
Engineering
12.8%
Education
12.5%
Creative Arts
10.4%
Health
10.2%
Architecture & Building
7.0%
Natural & Physical Sciences
5.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.8%
Information Technology
3.4%
Agriculture & Environment
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
35.0%
Secondary: Government
17.6%
Pre-school
12.8%
Vocational Education
10.8%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
8.0%
Secondary: Catholic
7.6%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
6.1%
Primary: Catholic
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
92.7%
Has need for assistance
4.4%
Need for assistance not stated
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
478
Asthma
166
Arthritis
107
Heart disease
73
Lung condition
61
Diabetes
59
Cancer
42
Kidney disease
26
Stroke
24
Dementia
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
15.5% 463
Did not provide
84.5% 2,532

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
19.4% 582
Not a volunteer
80.6% 2,420

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 4
Previously served
2.4% 72
Never served
97.5% 2,932

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
35.1%
1 child
14.6%
2 children
29.7%
3 children
14.6%
4 children
5.2%
5+ children
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
6
1951: 1960
48
1961: 1970
86
1971: 1980
105
1981: 1990
85
1991: 2000
90
2001: 2010
156
2011: 2015
87
2016
18
2017
6
2018
9
2019
13
2020
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

8.7%
moved in the last year
29.2%
moved in the last 5 years
4.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
71.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
3,405
Moved from VIC
267
Moved: same area (SA2)
31
Moved from NT
5
Moved from overseas
5

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.6%
5: 14 hours
36.3%
15: 29 hours
16.9%
30+ hours
9.7%
Did not do domestic work
14.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
89.4%
Step family: no other children
7.1%
Blended family: no other children
2.9%
Other couple: children only
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Belgrave Crime Statistics

254 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Theft
68
Property Damage
63
Assault
40
Justice Procedures
31
Drug Offences
23
Public Order
10
Break & Enter
7
Weapons
6
Fraud
5
Robbery
1

Total offences by year

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Belgrave

The closest suburb to Belgrave is Tecoma, 1.3 km away.

Tecoma
1.3 km away · income $876/wk · rent $348/wk
Selby
2.0 km away · income $898/wk · rent $400/wk
Belgrave Heights
2.0 km away · income $827/wk · rent $373/wk
Upwey
2.6 km away · income $895/wk · rent $390/wk
Belgrave South
3.4 km away · income $843/wk · rent $450/wk
Upper Ferntree Gully
4.1 km away · income $847/wk · rent $369/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Belgrave

What is the population of Belgrave VIC?

The population of Belgrave VIC is 3,894 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 955 people per km². Belgrave is ranked #1,959 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Belgrave?

The median personal income in Belgrave VIC is $959 per week, or $49,868 per year. The median household income is $2,202 per week. Family income is $2,496 per week. Belgrave is ranked #1,521 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Belgrave?

Median rent in Belgrave VIC is $401 per week ($1,738 per month). Rent represents 18.2% of household income, which is considered affordable. Belgrave ranks #1,844 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Belgrave?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Belgrave VIC is $1,863. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Belgrave?

The median age in Belgrave VIC is 38 years. This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Belgrave a good suburb to live in?

Belgrave is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 3,894. The median income is $959/wk, which is above the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20188. All dollar figures in AUD.