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"My Belgrave"
I moved to Belgrave after 15 years living in Fitzroy, then Yarraville. It's the best life decision I've ever made. My travel to the city each day takes only 5 mins longer than it used to take me to drive over the Westgate (unless there's an accident on a main road, in which case the drive to work is cactus). I wake up every morning to a view that I used to spend a packet to look at when I occasionally stayed at B&Bs. I know all of my neighbours by name, but still have enough personal space to keep to my own when that's my preference. There are foodie meccas hidden everywhere here - some of the restaurants are outstanding. To top all of that off, the local music scene is fabulous. I highly recommend Belgrave. It really is Victoria's best kept secret. Be certain to buy at the top of a hill so that you capture the sun. Jump in before the secret is too wide spread.
Great for
- Outstanding community spirit
- Wake up to incredible mountain views
- Fresh air and lush, green forests
- Friendly
Not great for
- Some of the properties in the lower valley can be dark, but that may just be your thing!
Who lives here?
- Professionals
- Singles
- Families with kids
- Tourists
- LGBT+
- Hipsters
- Country Lovers
- Trendy & Stylish
No probs with insurance! We pay no more than we used to in the suburbs. The vic govt have a fire levy that all Victorians pay equally.
Thanks so much for the info LouP - I am here now and on the house hunting trail. Cheers K
Hi there we are looking very seriously about moving to the Dandenong ranges ,where would be the best place to buy if we wanted to put solar on ? Thank you
Hi Frank, the train to CBD in the morning express is around 1.15minutes. Coming back can be different as it stops at UFTG a lot because the track becomes one after that. Its a pain on a Friday when you get terminated a few stops before you need to get off, but all in all its doable. We could do with more regular trains on the Belgrave line. I think the trains in Melbourne in general are pretty much the same on most lines unfortunately.
K
Ive lived in many locations around the world & decided to move to Belgrave 5 years ago after living in the sub tropics for 3 years. When I announced this to friends they thought I was crazy, youll freeze down there in the Ranges they all said.
I love the climate here, your in control of your comfort level. If its a warm summer day, Tee shirt , if its cool throw on a thick shirt & if its cold add a warm jacket. As opposed to the sub tropics where one you stepped out side you had no control, sweat & more sweat! The Sherbrooke forest is a daily walk for me. Friendly local community. This place is Utopia!
Moving to Belgrave was the best thing we did, my 2 young kids loves the surroundings and activities around the area!! Having experienced both cbd and the suburbs, Belgrave is a hidden gem! Working in the city and coming home to nature is the ideal downtime to swicthing off work.
Hey johns158!
Looking to move to Belgrave/Selby this year and your review of the area is exactly what I wanted to hear! :)
How long on average is the commute to/from the CBD? Would you recommend the train at all?
Thanks,
Frank
Hey KK, thanks for that info - very helpful! 1h15 isn't too bad. Is there much parking at Belgrave/UFTG stations or is it impossible to get a park?
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Hi There, I am relocating to Belgrave from Byron Bay in NSW. I would like to buy a house there but I have heard that home insurance is non-existent or very expensive due to the fire risk. Could you shed some light on this at all? Any info would be great. Many Thanks....Kelly