Overall score
Menzies Creek
45.9/100
Selby
54.5/100
Menzies Creek 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
Menzies CreekSelby
Crime rate
Menzies Creek
33.8 / 1k
Selby
33.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Menzies Creek
34
Selby
32
Population
Menzies Creek
966
Selby
1,626
Metric leadMenzies Creek 2Selby 92 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 | Menzies Creek | Selby |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.9/100 | 54.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 27.1/100 | 53.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 33.8 / 1k | 33.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 7 | 9 |
| Walkability | 12.5/100 | 13.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 34 | 32 |
| Planning activity | 17 | 33 |
| Green cover | 17.4% | 45.1% |
| Population | 966 | 1,626 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Menzies Creek is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace, while Selby is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood.
Menzies Creek pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Selby is the better pick for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
Choose Menzies Creek if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Selby for investors, value-focused buyers, 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.