Menzies Creek vs Selby
The verdict
Selby is more affordable, with a median house price of $854K versus $918K in Menzies Creek. Selby rates higher for liveability (56 vs 29). Selby is closer to the coast (27.4 km vs 29.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Selby rates higher (100 vs 66/100 in Menzies Creek).
Scores
| Menzies Creek | Selby | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 58 |
| Transport | 41 | 50 |
| Education | 68 | 70 |
| Liveability | 29 | 56 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Menzies Creek | Selby | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 966 | 1,626 |
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,336 | $2,282 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.4% | 43.5% |
| Born in Australia | 77.3% | 81.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.9 |
Growth: Menzies Creek Moderate Growth · Selby Moderate Growth
Property
| Menzies Creek | Selby | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $918K | $854K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -8.7% | 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
| Menzies Creek | Selby | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 414 | 123 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 62 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 207 | 431 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,967 | 1,415 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Menzies Creek | Selby | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,071 | 1,121 |
See the full school list on each profile: Menzies Creek · Selby
Transport
| Menzies Creek | Selby | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 41 | 50 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 7 | 9 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 133 | 127 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.3 km | 2.3 km |
Liveability
| Menzies Creek | 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 29.0 km | 27.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 40.3 km | 38.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.1 km | 6.1 km |
Population & growth
| Menzies Creek | Selby | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 966 | 1,626 |
| Estimated 2025 | 954 | 1,606 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,121 | 1,887 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.31% | -0.31% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Menzies Creek or Selby?
Selby has the higher residential safety score (Menzies Creek 66/100 vs Selby 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Menzies Creek or Selby?
Selby is more affordable, with a median house price of $854K versus $918K.
Which has better schools, Menzies Creek or Selby?
Selby has a higher average school ICSEA (Menzies Creek 1071 vs Selby 1121; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Menzies Creek or Selby?
Selby has the higher transport score (Menzies Creek 41/100 vs Selby 50/100).
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