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Belgrave South Postcode
Victoria
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Belgrave South Compares
Belgrave South vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Belgrave South | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,382 +VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $450 +VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,000 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 44 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% -VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 3160 covers Belgrave South, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 37 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Melbourne - Outer East region of Victoria. Local government services are provided by Yarra Ranges.
According to the 2021 Census, Belgrave South has a population of 1,670 with a median age of 44. The median weekly household income is $2,382, above the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 4 (0.2% of residents).
Housing in Belgrave South includes a median weekly rent of $450, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,000, with 548 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 94.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Belgrave South scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Belgrave South is served by Belgrave South Primary School.
Belgrave South is part of the Yarra Ranges statistical area in Victoria.
Belgrave South Details
| Postcode | 3160 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 1,670 |
| Median Age | 44 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,382/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $843/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $450 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,000 |
| Average Household Size | 3 persons |
| Area | 12.7 km² |
| Population Density | 132/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 548 |
| Australian Citizens | 93.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 4 (0.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -37.94 |
| Longitude | 145.356 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 37 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - Outer East |
| Area (SA3) | Yarra Ranges |
| Local Government | Yarra Ranges |
| Federal Electorate | Casey |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 291 (17.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 228 (13.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 342 (20.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 497 (29.8%) |
| 65+ years | 317 (19.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 9 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 183 (11.0%) |
| Asthma | 157 (9.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 74 (4.4%) |
| Diabetes | 68 (4.1%) |
| Cancer | 57 (3.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 19 (1.1%) |
| Dementia | 6 (0.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 8 (1.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 87 (16.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 213 (39.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 229 (42.6%) |
Schools in Belgrave South
Suburbs Near Belgrave South
Same Postcode (3160)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.