Belgrave vs Selby
The verdict
Belgrave is more affordable, with a median house price of $800K versus $854K in Selby. Belgrave rates higher for transport (95 vs 50). Belgrave is closer to the coast (25.9 km vs 27.4 km).
Scores
BelgraveSelby
| Belgrave | Selby | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 58 |
| Transport | 95 | 50 |
| Education | 72 | 70 |
| Liveability | 76 | 56 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Belgrave | Selby | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,894 | 1,626 |
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,202 | $2,282 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 48.4% | 43.5% |
| Born in Australia | 78.8% | 81.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.9 |
Growth: Belgrave Moderate Growth · Selby Moderate Growth
Property
| Belgrave | Selby | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $800K | $854K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -12.3% | 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 | Selby | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 103 | 123 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 154 | 62 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 205 | 431 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,160 | 1,415 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Belgrave | Selby | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,080 | 1,121 |
Transport
| Belgrave | Selby | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 50 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 34 | 9 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 80 | 127 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 320 m | 2.3 km |
Liveability
| Belgrave | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 20 | 0 |
| Parks | 6 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 25.9 km | 27.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 36.1 km | 38.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.9 km | 6.1 km |
Population & growth
| Belgrave | Selby | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,894 | 1,626 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,845 | 1,606 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,518 | 1,887 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.32% | -0.31% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Belgrave or Selby?
Belgrave and Selby have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Belgrave or Selby?
Belgrave is more affordable, with a median house price of $800K versus $854K.
Which has better schools, Belgrave or Selby?
Selby has a higher average school ICSEA (Belgrave 1080 vs Selby 1121; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Belgrave or Selby?
Belgrave has the higher transport score (Belgrave 95/100 vs Selby 50/100).
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