Overall score
Belgrave
62.4/100
Selby
43.1/100
Belgrave for families and value; Selby for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Belgrave
62.4/100
Selby
43.1/100
Crime rate
Belgrave
88.8 / 1k
Selby
41.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Belgrave
271
Selby
27
Population
Belgrave
3,894
Selby
1,626
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
Belgrave reads as a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood; Selby is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood. Belgrave sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Selby is further out with more breathing room.
Belgrave pulls ahead on housing affordability and schools and education options, whereas Selby is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Belgrave if you are weighing value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools; lean toward Selby for retirees.