Overall score
Selby
54.5/100
Tecoma
59.2/100
Selby vs Tecoma, VIC Suburb Comparison
Selby for retirees and families; Tecoma for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
SelbyTecoma
Crime rate
Selby
33.7 / 1k
Tecoma
28.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Selby
32
Tecoma
66
Population
Selby
1,626
Tecoma
2,064
Metric leadSelby 2Tecoma 91 tiedacross 12 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 | Selby | Tecoma |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.5/100 | 59.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.1/100 | 68.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 33.7 / 1k | 28.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | — |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 23 |
| Walkability | 13.5/100 | 40.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 32 | 66 |
| Planning activity | 33 | 23 |
| Green cover | 45.1% | 5.5% |
| Population | 1,626 | 2,064 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Selby reads as a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood; Tecoma is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks. Selby sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Tecoma is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Selby is stronger for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Tecoma answers with a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and public transport access.
Selby suits investors more clearly, whereas Tecoma is the stronger match for retirees, families, 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.