Selby, VIC 3159
Cardinia Shire CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 3159
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Median house price
$930,000
Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)
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Selby at a glance
- Median unit
- $316,800
- Population
- 1,626
- Median age 40
Prices: Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026) · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Selby
Houses change hands at $930,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $316,800, roughly 66% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $186,000. Prices are in line with the Victoria median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
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What to know about Selby
Selby (3159) sits in the Cardinia region of Victoria. The median house here is $930,000, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Selby has roughly 1,626 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Selby scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,047 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Schools in Selby
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 2/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 20/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Selby's population at 1,626, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (91% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (83% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 83%
- Lone person
- 14%
- Owner occupied
- 91%
- Renter occupied
- 7%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Crime and safety
31 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,047 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 24.9°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 5.2°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Selby
- What is the median house price in Selby?
- The median house price in Selby, VIC 3159 is $930,000 (Land Victoria's quarterly suburb median, the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)). The median unit price is $316,800.
- How much is my house worth in Selby?
- A useful starting point is the Selby median house price of $930,000 (units $316,800). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- What is the Selby postcode?
- Selby is in the 3159 postcode, in VIC, in the Cardinia Shire Council region.
- Where is Selby?
- Selby is a suburb in the Cardinia Shire Council area, VIC 3159.
- What schools are in Selby?
- There are 20 schools serving Selby on this page, including Selby Primary School, Mater Christi College, St Thomas More's School.
- How walkable is Selby?
- Selby has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 20.
- What suburbs are near Selby?
- Selby is close to Belgrave, Sherbrooke, Tecoma, Belgrave Heights, Belgrave South.
- What is the population of Selby?
- The population of Selby is approximately 1,626 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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