Rural City of Wangaratta
Selwyn
Selwyn at a glance
Median house
$308,000
Median unit
$221,760
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
4,426
Median age 50
About
Welcome to Selwyn.
Selwyn (3737) sits in the Wangaratta region of Victoria. The median house here is $308,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Selwyn has roughly 4,426 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Houses change hands at $308,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $221,760, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $62,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Selwyn on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$308,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $221,760.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$213/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$308,000
$221,760
4,426
Median age: 50
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.22% (median rent $250/wk against a $308,000 price tag). Units yield 4.99% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)4.22%
Based on $308,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)4.99%
Based on $221,760 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Selwyn's population at 4,426, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
4,426
Median age
50
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Selwyn scores 0/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 2 government secondary.
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Selwyn.
Local schools for Selwyn
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Harrietville Primary School
School for Student Leadership
Wandiligong Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Selwyn.
- What is the median house price in Selwyn?
- The median house price in Selwyn, VIC 3737 is $308,000. The median unit price is $221,760. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Selwyn postcode?
- Selwyn is in the 3737 postcode, in VIC, in the Rural City of Wangaratta region.
- What is the average rent in Selwyn?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $213.
- What schools are in Selwyn?
- There are 8 schools serving Selwyn on this page, including Harrietville Primary School, School for Student Leadership, Wandiligong Primary School.
- How walkable is Selwyn?
- Selwyn has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Selwyn?
- Selwyn is close to Mount Hotham, Hotham Heights, Wonnangatta, Harrietville, Abbeyard.
- What is the population of Selwyn?
- Selwyn has approximately 4,426 residents. The median age is 50.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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