Overall score
Selby
43.1/100
Tecoma
48.9/100
Selby for investment; Tecoma for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Selby
43.1/100
Tecoma
48.9/100
Crime rate
Selby
41.0 / 1k
Tecoma
27.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Selby
27
Tecoma
54
Population
Selby
1,626
Tecoma
2,064
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.
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 and schools and education options.
Selby suits investors more clearly, whereas Tecoma is the stronger match for retirees and families.