Overall score
Narre Warren East
45.0/100
Selby
54.5/100
Narre Warren East for schools; Selby for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Narre Warren East
45.0/100
Selby
54.5/100
Crime rate
Narre Warren East
102.4 / 1k
Selby
33.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Narre Warren East
10
Selby
32
Population
Narre Warren East
434
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.
| Category | Narre Warren East | Selby |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.0/100 | 54.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.7/100 | 53.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 102.4 / 1k | 33.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 6 | 9 |
| Walkability | 9.0/100 | 13.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 10 | 32 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 33 |
| Green cover | 21.9% | 45.1% |
| Population | 434 | 1,626 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Narre Warren East is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks, while Selby is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood.
On the data, Narre Warren East is stronger for housing affordability, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Selby answers with a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability.
Choose Narre Warren East if you are weighing retirees, families, and value-focused buyers; lean toward Selby 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.