Belgrave Heights

The community is slightly older than the national typical age of 38, with a typical resident being 40. It is a family-heavy area where 19% of people are children under 15, which is higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 17.3% were born overseas—a figure higher than most similar areas but far below the Victorian average of 30%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 90.1% of the community. While 7.1% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in similar areas, this is far below the state and national figures.

Belgrave Heights is among the most secular areas at this level, with 57.2% of people reporting no religion. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is highly qualified, with 62% of residents completing Year 12 and a typical school advantage score that is much higher than most areas. Bachelor degrees or higher are held by 24.4% of adults.

Household wealth is high here, with 28.3% of homes earning over $3,000 a week. The typical household income of $2,132 is a little above the national figure of $1,746.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in similar areas, affecting 11.4% of residents. However, only 3.6% of people need help with daily activities, which is lower than most areas.

Volunteering is very high, with 23% of people giving their time compared to the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid childcare is also much more common here than in most areas.

Thirteen First Nations people live here, with a typical personal income of $724 that is well above the national figure. The typical age for this group is 32, which is far older than the national average of 24.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 64.6% of households are couples with children, while very few people live alone.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses (98.7%), with 87.9% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Only 10% of households are renting, which is far below the national average.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as 45.9% of workers drive to work and only 1.2% use public transport. However, 27.5% of people work from home, which is well above the national figure.

The population is relatively stable, with 27.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

More adults are working or looking for work (67%) than in most similar areas. Construction, education, and health are the primary industries for the local workforce.

The area is somewhat walkable, though it is far below the state average for access to groceries and health services. This is partly due to the steep terrain, with a mean slope of 12.4%.