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The Patch vs Selby

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Selby (1070) sits above The Patch (1062).

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The Patch and Selby side by side

MeasureThe PatchSelby
Price and market
Median house–$930,000
Median unit–$316,800
Renting
Owner occupied93.0%91.0%
Renter occupied7.0%7.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA10621070
Lifestyle and people
Walk score22
Transit score00
Bike score020
Population1,0461,626
Median age4640
Climate
Annual rainfall1123 mm1047 mm
Mean max, January25.0°C24.9°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

For buyers
We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
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 1062).

The Patch vs Selby: common questions

Does The Patch or Selby have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Selby scores 1070 vs 1062 in The Patch. 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.

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