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VIC · Yarra Ranges Council

Selby, VIC, 3159

Current weather

11.8°CRain showers

85% humidity · 26.8 km/h wind · 14.8° / 9.9° today · 4.4 mm rain

Desirability index

41/100

#285 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Selby is a small locality in the Yarra Ranges area, home to around 1,626 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 51 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+31%), roughly 31.4 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, 9 public transport stops within the suburb, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
1,626
Median age
40
Median household income / week
$2,282
Dwelling vacancy
4.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
27 of 574
Median monthly mortgage
$1,983
Employment rate
66.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
43 / 0 / 0

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
51
Against the person
14
Against property
19
Rate per 1,000 residents
31.4
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 116 residents
State safety percentile
25.4th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+30.8%

Most common offence types

  • A231 Fv Common Assault5
  • B21 Criminal Damage3
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle8
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order7
  • E22 Breach Intervention Order7

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
1,109
  • Selby Primary SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

9 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Charles St/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd
  • Glen Park Dr/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd
  • Grantulla Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd
  • Lyons Dr/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd
  • Nation Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

33 planning-related records

2021· 13 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    90 OLD MENZIES CREEK ROAD SELBY 3159Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a carport
    6 BEECH AVENUE SELBY 3159Refusal issued by a delegate

  • August 2021

  • Use and development of horsestables
    80 OLD MENZIES CREEK ROAD SELBY 3159NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to construct a studio and outbuilding
    2 LYONS DRIVE SELBY 3159Lapsed
  • Buildings and works to extend existing dwelling (decking)
    6 CEDAR GROVE SELBY 3159Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    1 WILGA AVENUE SELBY 3159Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling (replacement) and vegetation removal
    21 BATESLEIGH ROAD SELBY 3159Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    86 BELGRAVE-GEMBROOK ROAD SELBY 3159Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Buildings and works to extend and existing dwelling
    155 BELGRAVE-GEMBROOK ROAD SELBY 3159Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a replacement outbuilding
    193 Belgrave-Gembrook RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of a Tourist Accommodation (Host Farm)
    160 BELGRAVE-GEMBROOK ROAD SELBY 3159NOD issued by a delegate

  • March 2021

  • Use and development of a dwelling and vegetation removal
    58-60 TEMPLE ROAD SELBY 3159Lapsed

  • February 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a roofed horse menage and an outbuilding
    90 OLD MENZIES CREEK ROAD SELBY 3159Withdrawn
2020· 20 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    14-16 Charles StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Buildings and works to alter and extend existing dwelling
    8 Maskells Hill RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    9 Cedar GrovePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct an out building
    83 Bolton RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Use and development of a dwelling, construct an outbuilding, retaining walls, rainwater tanks, vegetation removal and earthworks greater than 600mm
    8-10 MYAMIN CLOSE SELBY 3159Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to extend a dwelling
    12 Maskells Hill RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling and to construct a fence
    22 Nation RoadLapsed
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling (deck and carport)
    10-20 Old Menzies Creek RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    4 Sunny ClosePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    23 Temple RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Re-subdivision of existing lots, use and development of a dwelling, construct an outbuilding, earthworks greater than one metre, and removal of easments.
    28 GRANTULLA ROAD SELBY 3159NOD issued by a delegate
  • Use and development of a dwelling, earthworks greater than one metre, access to road zone category 1, removal of easements and variation to building envelope
    28 Grantulla RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    6 Charles StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    6 Charles StreetWithdrawn

  • March 2020

  • Use and development of a dwelling, vegetation removal and alteration to an access in a Transport Zone 2
    185 BELGRAVE-GEMBROOK ROAD SELBY 3159Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend existing building
    117 Belgrave-Gembrook RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    65 Temple RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a fence
    157 Belgrave-Gembrook RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend existing dwelling
    8 Nation RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct an out building
    83 Bolton RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

14 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bench
  • Boyce Rd/Belgrave Gembrook RdBus stop
  • Charles St/Belgrave-Gembrook RdBus stop
  • Glen Park Dr/Belgrave-Gembrook RdBus stop
  • Greenwell Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook RdBus stop
  • Lyons Dr/Belgrave-Gembrook RdBus stop
  • Nation Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook RdBus stop
  • Selby Community HouseCommunity centre
  • Selby CFAFire station
  • Botanical Calamity StudioInterior Decoration

    133 Belgrave - Gembrook Road, Selby

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

3 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Hermons CornerPark
  • Minak ReservePark
  • Selby ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
2
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Ranges Integrative HealthBelgrave - Gembrook Roadalternative
  • Selby Family Clinicdoctor

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Selby Preschool & KindergartenLyons Drivekindergarten

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
7
Parks (OSM)
4

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
41.0/100
Cohort rank
#285 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Selby Preschool & KindergartenchildcareLyons Drivekindergarten
  • Ranges Integrative HealthhealthBelgrave - Gembrook Roadalternative
  • Selby Family Clinichealthdoctor
  • Hermons Cornergovernmentpark
  • Minak Reservegovernmentpark
  • Selby Parkgovernmentpark
  • Buildings and works to alter and extend existing dwellingplanning8 Maskells Hill RoadLodged 06 Nov 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a carportplanning6 BEECH AVENUE SELBY 3159Lodged 07 Sep 2021 · Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling (replacement) and vegetation removalplanning21 BATESLEIGH ROAD SELBY 3159Lodged 29 Jun 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a fenceplanning157 Belgrave-Gembrook RoadLodged 21 Feb 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

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