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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
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
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
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?
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