Belgrave Heights vs Selby
Selby (median $930,000) is roughly 18% cheaper to buy into than Belgrave Heights ($1,129,000).
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Belgrave Heights and Selby side by side
| Measure | Belgrave Heights | Selby |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,129,000 | $930,000 |
| Median unit | $293,040 | $316,800 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 89.0% | 91.0% |
| Renter occupied | 10.0% | 7.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1077 | 1070 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 35 | 20 |
| Population | 1,398 | 1,626 |
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1047 mm | 1047 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.9°C | 24.9°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Belgrave Heights scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Belgrave Heights (1077) sits above Selby (1070).
- For buyers
- Selby is the lower entry point at $930,000 median, 18% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Belgrave Heights edges out on average school ICSEA (1077 vs 1070).
Belgrave Heights vs Selby: common questions
Is Belgrave Heights or Selby cheaper to buy in?
Selby has the lower median house price at $930,000, roughly 18% below Belgrave Heights ($1,129,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Belgrave Heights or Selby have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Belgrave Heights scores 1077 vs 1070 in Selby. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Belgrave Heights or Selby?
Belgrave Heights scores 8/100 on walkability vs 2/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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