Belgrave Heights, 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 Heights, in the Yarra Ranges Shire local government area.
| Locality | Belgrave Heights |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Yarra Ranges Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.92582 |
| Longitude | 145.34337 |
| Population | 1,329 |
| Density | 563.1 /km² |
| Area | 2.4 km² |
| Elevation | 180 m |
| Postcode | 3160 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 36 km east-southeast |
Belgrave Heights is a locality in the Yarra Ranges Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,329. The locality covers an area of 2.4 km², giving a population density of about 563.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 180 m above sea level. It lies approximately 36 km east-southeast of Melbourne. Belgrave Heights is located at 37.9258°S, 145.3434°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3160.
Belgrave Heights unfurls across the higher slopes of the Dandenong Ranges, a scatter of residences and winding roads that cling to the escarpment. It lies 7.1 km south-east of Ferntree Gully, VIC (from Ferntree Gully, VIC: bearing 129°T), and is situated 12.9 km north of Berwick. The air here often carries the damp, earthy scent of the surrounding eucalypt forests, a rich perfume that deepens after rain. Sunlight filters through the dense canopy of towering trees, dappling the moss-covered ground and illuminating the ferns that crowd the gullies. The terrain is a study in contrasts: steep, shadowed valleys give way to sunnier clearings where gardens burst with colour, and the quiet hum of insects replaces the rustle of leaves. From certain vantage points, the distant, hazy sprawl of Melbourne can be seen, a shimmering mirage against the darker, more immediate presence of the hills.
This elevated pocket of the Yarra Ranges carries the quiet imprint of its past, a history woven not with grand pronouncements but with the slow, persistent growth of a community. Early settlers were drawn to the rich soil and the promise of timber, their efforts shaping the early economy of the region. Today, while glimpses of its agricultural roots can still be found in scattered orchards and market gardens, the character of Belgrave Heights is more defined by its role as a residential haven for those seeking a closer connection to nature. The local economy benefits from the steady influx of visitors drawn to the natural beauty of the Dandenongs, with small cafes and craft shops offering a welcome respite for travellers exploring the winding mountain roads. The rhythm here is one of gentle ascent and descent, mirroring the topography, where the day’s labours are often punctuated by the calls of native birds and the deepening shadows of the afternoon.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Belgrave Heights, 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 Heights, in the Yarra Ranges Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Belgrave Heights 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 Heights 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. |