Overall score
Selby
54.5/100
The Patch
55.3/100
Selby vs The Patch, VIC Suburb Comparison
Selby for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
SelbyThe Patch
Crime rate
Selby
33.7 / 1k
The Patch
12.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Selby
32
The Patch
17
Population
Selby
1,626
The Patch
1,046
Metric leadSelby 4The Patch 44 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 | The Patch |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.5/100 | 55.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.1/100 | 60.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 33.7 / 1k | 12.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | — |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 9 |
| Walkability | 13.5/100 | 13.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 32 | 17 |
| Planning activity | 33 | 27 |
| Green cover | 45.1% | 22.4% |
| Population | 1,626 | 1,046 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Selby is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood, and The Patch is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood.
Selby tends to lead on schools and education options, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community, while The Patch stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer The Patch, while Selby remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.