Selwyn at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
4,426
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Selwyn.
The postcode for Selwyn is 3737 (VIC).
Selwyn (3737) sits in the Wangaratta region of Victoria.
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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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.
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
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$213/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
4,426
Median age: 50
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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
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Government School Catchment
Harrietville Primary School
School for Student Leadership
Wandiligong Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Selwyn.
- What is the Selwyn postcode?
- Selwyn is in the 3737 postcode, in VIC, in the Rural City of Wangaratta region.
- Where is Selwyn?
- Selwyn is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3737, 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?
- The population of Selwyn is approximately 4,426 (2021 Census). 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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