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Belgrave Heights vs Lysterfield.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,129,000 and $1,275,000. Belgrave Heights edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Belgrave Heights (median $1,129,000) is roughly 11% cheaper to buy into than Lysterfield ($1,275,000).

Belgrave Heights scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Belgrave Heights (1077) sits above Lysterfield (1076).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

Belgrave Heights is the lower entry point at $1,129,000 median, 11% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.

For investors

Belgrave Heights offers the higher gross rental yield (1.73% vs 1.59%), favouring cash-flow investors.

For families

Belgrave Heights edges out on average school ICSEA (1077 vs 1076).

Common questionsBelgrave Heights vs Lysterfield

Common questions

Is Belgrave Heights or Lysterfield cheaper to buy in?

Belgrave Heights has the lower median house price at $1,129,000, roughly 11% below Lysterfield ($1,275,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Does Belgrave Heights or Lysterfield have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Belgrave Heights scores 1077 vs 1076 in Lysterfield. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

Which is more walkable, Belgrave Heights or Lysterfield?

Belgrave Heights scores 8/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.

Which suburb has higher rental yield, Belgrave Heights or Lysterfield?

Gross rental yield on houses is 1.73% in Belgrave Heights vs 1.59% in Lysterfield. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.

The numbers behind the take

Belgrave Heights
Metric
Lysterfield

Price & Market

$1,129,000
Median house
$1,275,000
$293,040
Median unit
$316,800
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$376/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$390/wk
$373/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$435/wk
89.0%
Owner occupied
91.0%
10.0%
Renter occupied
7.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

8
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
35
Bike score
5
1,398
Population
6,681
40
Median age
41

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1077
Avg ICSEA
1076

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).