Moving to Belgrave (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Belgrave in one place — the GP you will register with, the supermarket you will default to, the cafe that becomes your regular, and the park where you will walk the dog.
Belgrave at a Glance
| Need | Belgrave |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $350–$460/week |
| Restaurants | 31 |
| Cafes | 28 |
| Schools | 5 |
| Parks | 6 |
| Medical | 6 |
| Supermarkets | 1 |
| Pharmacies | 1 |
Your First Week in Belgrave
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Belgrave has 6 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Hillscene Family Medical Centre | 1647 Burwood Highway | +61 3 9752 6111 |
| Belgrave SurgiCentre | 1651 Burwood Highway | +61 3 9754 7555 |
| Belgrave Medical Clinic | 1575 Burwood Highway, Tecoma | +61 3 9757 8000 |
| Eastern Health Pathology | 1532 Burwood Highway, Tecoma | +61 3 9754 1441 |
| Imaging Associates | — | — |
| Mount Medical Clinic | 1592 Burwood Highway, Belgrave | +61 3 8288 1350 |
Pharmacies: Belgrave Community Pharmacy
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- Woolworths — 16-29 Burwood Highway
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Belgrave has 31 restaurants and 28 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Grumbling Goose — 1678 Burwood Highway
- Earthly Pleasures — 1627 Burwood Highway, Belgrave
- Benson’s Cafe and Restaurant — 1710 Burwood Highway
- Puffing Billy Café — 1674 Burwood Highway
Day 4-5: Set Up Transport
- Get a Myki card — available at any train station, 7-Eleven, or PTV hub
- Myki Money vs Myki Pass — Money for occasional use, Pass for daily commuters
- Daily cap: $10.60 (Zone 1+2) — you will never pay more than this per day
- Register your Myki at ptv.vic.gov.au — protects your balance if lost
Check PTV Journey Planner for your specific commute from Belgrave.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Belgrave has 6 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Belgrave Lake Park
- Apex Park
- Borthwick Park Reserve
- Bellbird Street Reserve
- Selby Park
- Birdsland Reserve
If You Have Kids
Belgrave has 5 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Selby Primary School | 2 Morley Street |
| Mater Christi College | 24 Bayview Road |
| St Thomas More Primary School | 15-17 Terrys Avenue |
| Tecoma Primary School | 1536 Burwood Highway |
| Belgrave Heights Christian School | 20 Wattle Valley Road |
Cost of Living in Belgrave
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $350–$460/week |
| Groceries (weekly, single) | $80–$120 |
| Myki transport (monthly) | ~$165 |
| Utilities (monthly) | $150–$250 |
| Internet (monthly) | $60–$90 |
| Flat white (daily) | $4.50–$5.50 |
See our detailed Cost of Living Guide for the full breakdown.
Should You Move to Belgrave?
Read our Honest Guide for the unfiltered pros and cons based on real data.
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- Belgrave Transport Guide
Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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