Belgrave South vs Selby
The verdict
Selby is more affordable, with a median house price of $854K versus $1.09M in Belgrave South. Selby rates higher for liveability (56 vs 40). Belgrave South is closer to the coast (24.6 km vs 27.4 km).
Scores
| Belgrave South | Selby | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 58 |
| Transport | 42 | 50 |
| Education | 61 | 70 |
| Liveability | 40 | 56 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Belgrave South | Selby | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,670 | 1,626 |
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,382 | $2,282 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.2% | 43.5% |
| Born in Australia | 81.5% | 81.4% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.9 |
Growth: Belgrave South Moderate Growth · Selby Moderate Growth
Property
| Belgrave South | Selby | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.09M | $854K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -3.1% | 3.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Belgrave South | Selby | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 180 | 123 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 60 | 62 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 180 | 431 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,216 | 1,415 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Belgrave South | Selby | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,061 | 1,121 |
See the full school list on each profile: Belgrave South · Selby
Transport
| Belgrave South | Selby | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 42 | 50 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 9 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 124 | 127 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.7 km | 2.3 km |
Liveability
| Belgrave South | Selby | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 24.6 km | 27.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 37.5 km | 38.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.1 km | 6.1 km |
Population & growth
| Belgrave South | Selby | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,670 | 1,626 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,649 | 1,606 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,938 | 1,887 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.32% | -0.31% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Belgrave South or Selby?
Belgrave South and Selby have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Belgrave South or Selby?
Selby is more affordable, with a median house price of $854K versus $1.09M.
Which has better schools, Belgrave South or Selby?
Selby has a higher average school ICSEA (Belgrave South 1061 vs Selby 1121; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Belgrave South or Selby?
Selby has the higher transport score (Belgrave South 42/100 vs Selby 50/100).
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