Belgrave, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Belgrave, in the Yarra Ranges Shire local government area.
| Locality | Belgrave |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Yarra Ranges Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.91207 |
| Longitude | 145.3539 |
| Population | 3,856 |
| Density | 915.9 /km² |
| Area | 4.2 km² |
| Elevation | 227 m |
| Postcode | 3160 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 36 km east-southeast |
Belgrave is a locality in the Yarra Ranges Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,856. The locality covers an area of 4.2 km², giving a population density of about 915.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 227 m above sea level. It lies approximately 36 km east-southeast of Melbourne. Belgrave is located at 37.9121°S, 145.3539°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3160.
Belgrave spills down the steep slopes of the Dandenong Ranges like a colourful cascade of terracotta roofs and weathered timber. It lies 7.1 km east-south-east of Ferntree Gully, VIC (from Ferntree Gully, VIC: bearing 114°T), and is situated 14.5 km north of Berwick. The air here carries the damp, earthy perfume of ancient ferns and the sharp tang of eucalyptus, a constant reminder of the dense forest that presses in on all sides. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, often arrives in diffused shafts, painting the moss-covered bark of towering gums with a liquid gold, and the steep, winding roads seem to hug the contours of the land, their surfaces often slick with the fine mist that settles in the valleys. The character of Belgrave is etched into its uneven terrain; houses cling to hillsides, their gardens spilling over retaining walls, and a sense of community is forged not in broad, flat avenues but in the shared struggle and beauty of this undulating landscape.
The history of Belgrave is inextricably tied to the clearing of this very forest, a slow, persistent push that began with timber getters and selectors, their efforts leaving behind a legacy of cleared land that now hosts the distinctive character of the town. Its economy, once reliant on timber and then on market gardens that thrived in the fertile soil, has largely shifted towards tourism and small, independent businesses that cater to the steady stream of visitors drawn by the Ranges' natural allure. The iconic Puffing Billy steam train, a vital artery of the local tourism industry, chugs its nostalgic way through the surrounding countryside, a tangible link to an earlier era of transport and industry. Belgrave’s vibrant arts scene, with its independent galleries and craft shops, also speaks to a culture that values creativity and individuality, a fitting reflection of a place that has always felt a little apart, a little wilder, than the sprawl of the city below.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Belgrave, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Belgrave, in the Yarra Ranges Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Belgrave includes the postcode (3160), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Yarra Ranges Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Belgrave is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |