Selby vs Belgrave
Belgrave (median $760,000) is roughly 18% cheaper to buy into than Selby ($930,000).
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Selby and Belgrave side by side
| Measure | Selby | Belgrave |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $930,000 | $760,000 |
| Median unit | $316,800 | $293,040 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 91.0% | 91.0% |
| Renter occupied | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1070 | 1072 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 92 |
| Transit score | 0 | 20 |
| Bike score | 20 | 55 |
| Population | 1,626 | 3,894 |
| Median age | 40 | 38 |
| 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 scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 92/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Belgrave (1072) sits above Selby (1070).
- For buyers
- Belgrave is the lower entry point at $760,000 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 edges out on average school ICSEA (1072 vs 1070).
Selby vs Belgrave: common questions
Is Selby or Belgrave cheaper to buy in?
Belgrave has the lower median house price at $760,000, roughly 18% below Selby ($930,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Selby or Belgrave have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Belgrave scores 1072 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, Selby or Belgrave?
Belgrave scores 92/100 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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