Selby
VIC 3159 · Yarra Ranges
1,626 (2021) → 1,606 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Selby is a moderate growth suburb in Yarra Ranges, VIC 3159, about 38km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $854K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 50/100, and is about 27km inland. Selby has an overall score of 58/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3159 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (5.84%), New Zealand (0.98%), USA (0.98%), South Africa (0.62%), Germany (0.49%)
Top languages: Polish (0.55%), Spanish (0.49%), Croatian (0.31%), French (0.31%), German (0.31%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1063 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Selby Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1109
Nearby (within 10km)
- Menzies Creek Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1057
- Mater Christi CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1093
- Belgrave South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1065
- Dandenong Ranges Steiner School - School Road CampusPrimary · Independent · 2.5km
- St Thomas More's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1089
- Belgrave Heights Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.8kmICSEA 1078
- Tecoma Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1080
- The Patch Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1086
- Kallista Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 1118
- Upwey High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 1048
- Upwey Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 1114
- Dandenong Ranges Steiner SchoolPrimary · Independent · 4.6kmICSEA 1080
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Selby
Is Selby safe?
Selby has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 1,415 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Selby?
In Selby, the .
How far is Selby from Melbourne CBD?
Selby is about 38.3 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 105 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Selby?
Selby has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1109 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Selby?
Selby has a transport score of 50/100 and 9 bus stops.