Overall score
Belgrave South
61.1/100
Selby
54.5/100
Belgrave South vs Selby, VIC Suburb Comparison
Selby for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Belgrave SouthSelby
Crime rate
Belgrave South
50.1 / 1k
Selby
33.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Belgrave South
43
Selby
32
Population
Belgrave South
1,670
Selby
1,626
Metric leadBelgrave South 5Selby 62 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Belgrave South | Selby |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.1/100 | 54.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.1/100 | 53.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.1 / 1k | 33.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 9 |
| Walkability | 70.0/100 | 13.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 43 | 32 |
| Planning activity | 50 | 33 |
| Green cover | 38.0% | 45.1% |
| Population | 1,670 | 1,626 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Belgrave South reads as a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks; Selby is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood. Belgrave South sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Selby is further out with more breathing room.
Belgrave South tends to lead on public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Selby stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
Belgrave South suits retirees and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Selby is the stronger match for investors and households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.