A investigation is underway in a quiet inner Melbourne suburb after a woman was found dead in a blood-splattered garage.

A family member discovered the 51-year-old woman’s body about 8pm last night and called police.

The street remained cordoned off today as detectives went door-to-door to speak with neighbours.

A graphic crime scene has been established in a quiet inner Melbourne suburb after a woman was found dead last night. (Nine)
Detectives have spent the morning canvassing for witnesses. (Nine)

The death has been declared suspicious but police have not yet said how the woman died.

A post-mortem will be carried out today. 

Neighbours told 9News they did not hear anything before the gruesome discovery.

Anyone with information has been urged to contact police.