Selby, VIC 3159 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Selby is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3159, home to 1,626 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Cardinia local government area and roughly 39 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,626
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $2,282 /week
- Median personal income
- $898 /week
- Median family income
- $2,524 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Yarra Ranges
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Melbourne - Outer East
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Casey
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $400 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,983
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Menzies Creek Primary School
- Selby Primary School
- Belgrave South Primary School
- Mater Christi College
- The Patch Primary School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 8 bus stops
- Glen Park Dr/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd
- Grantulla Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd
- Church Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd
- School Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 7 parks and reserves
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.9°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (13.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 648 mm
- Reference station: Melbourne Regional Office, 38.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 41.9% of the 659 resolvable premises in Selby. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 41.9%
- Fibre to the Curb: 16.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 38.7%
- Fixed Wireless: 2.1%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 75 across postcode 3159 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 29 property offences, 22 violent offences, 4 public order offences.
- Wider Yarra Ranges LGA: 5,164 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Selby?
Selby (VIC 3159) had 1,626 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Yarra Ranges local government area.
What is the median rent in Selby?
The median advertised rent in Selby is $400/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Selby?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Selby covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Menzies Creek Primary School (0.7 km), Selby Primary School (2.2 km), Belgrave South Primary School (2.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Selby?
Selby is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (41.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Selby?
Across postcode 3159, 75 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (29), violent (22), public order (4). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Selby?
In Selby, mean daily temperatures range from 10.3°C to 19.9°C and annual rainfall is 648 mm measured at the Melbourne Regional Office weather station (38.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Selby?
8 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Selby centroid. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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