Clematis vs Selby.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $873,500 and $930,000.
Clematis (median $873,500) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Selby ($930,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Selby (1070) sits above Clematis (1060).
For buyers
Clematis is the lower entry point at $873,500 median, 6% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Clematis offers the higher gross rental yield (2.28% vs 2.21%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Selby edges out on average school ICSEA (1070 vs 1060).
Common questions
Is Clematis or Selby cheaper to buy in?
Clematis has the lower median house price at $873,500, roughly 6% below Selby ($930,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Clematis or Selby have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Selby scores 1070 vs 1060 in Clematis. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Clematis or Selby?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.28% in Clematis vs 2.21% in Selby. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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