Selby VIC

Postcode 3159 · Yarra Ranges LGA

Selby is a small community in Victoria within the Yarra Ranges local government area (postcode 3159). With a population of 1,626, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 40. Households earn a median income of $119K per year, with an average household size of 2.9 people. The most common occupations are professionals, technicians & trades, managers. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Selby is $850,000, having risen modestly 1.5% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $525. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,983.

Selby is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 1109, which is well above the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 9 bus stops. The crime rate in the Yarra Ranges LGA is moderate at 5,164 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Selby offers a gross rental yield of 3.2%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices are near the state median ($850K/$875K). The price-to-income ratio of 7.2x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +1.5% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.2% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$850K/$875K Near Median
Affordability7.2x Moderate
Price Momentum+1.5% Stable
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage9/10
Education9/10
Economic9/10
Disadvantage9/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$850K
1.5% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$400
POPULATION
1,626
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age40
Household Size2.9
HH Income /wk$2,282
Personal Income /wk$898
Mortgage /mth$1,983
CRIME (Yarra Ranges LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)5,164
Total Incidents8,307
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops9
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA1109
Total Students165
Government1
Selby Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1109
Data: 2024