Kallista vs Selby
Kallista (median $890,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Selby ($930,000).
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Kallista and Selby side by side
| Measure | Kallista | Selby |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $890,000 | $930,000 |
| Median unit | $321,120 | $316,800 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 90.0% | 91.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1058 | 1070 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 20 |
| Population | 1,418 | 1,626 |
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1123 mm | 1047 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.0°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
Selby scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Selby (1070) sits above Kallista (1058).
- For buyers
- Kallista is the lower entry point at $890,000 median, 4% 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
- Selby edges out on average school ICSEA (1070 vs 1058).
Kallista vs Selby: common questions
Is Kallista or Selby cheaper to buy in?
Kallista has the lower median house price at $890,000, roughly 4% below Selby ($930,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Kallista or Selby have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Selby scores 1070 vs 1058 in Kallista. 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, Kallista or Selby?
Selby scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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