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Selby VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Selby, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Selby VIC is 1,626 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Selby is $898 per week ($46,696 per year). Median rent in Selby is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Selby has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Selby has a population density of 247.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Selby is England. The most common religion is No Religion (69% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Selby is $1,983.

There were 47 recorded offences in Selby in 2025-25, a rate of 29 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (20 offences).

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Selby Population

residents (Census 2021)

Selby Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$898/wk

$46,696 per year

#2170 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$400/wk

$1,733 per month

#1854 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,983/mo

Avg household size: —

Selby Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.0% (831) Female 49.0% (799)

Population Density

247.9

people per km²

1,626 people · 6.6 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$2,524

Family income/wk

Selby Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Selby Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

34.7% 172 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

65.3% 324 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Selby Country of Birth

Australia

91.8%

England

7.1%

India

0.7%

France

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Selby Religion

No Religion

69.4%

Catholic

10.9%

Anglican

7.0%

Not stated

5.9%

Christian (other)

3.4%

Uniting Church

1.6%

Baptist

1.1%

Othr Reln Other reln groups

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Selby Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

66.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

15.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

14.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Selby Languages Spoken at Home

Other

35.3%

Croatian

14.7%

Italian

14.7%

Japan

14.7%

Serbian

11.8%

Spanish

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Selby Employment

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Employed full-time

41.1% 488 people

⏰

Employed part-time

26.1% 310 people

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Unemployed

2.9% 34 people

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Not in labour force

30.0% 356 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Selby Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

29.6%

Certificate III/IV

28.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.0%

Postgraduate Degree

11.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.8%

Certificate I/II

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Selby Occupation

Professionals

33.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.9%

Managers

15.7%

Community & Personal Service

12.2%

Clerical & Administrative

10.2%

Labourers

4.8%

Sales Workers

4.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Selby Field of Study

Society & Culture

18.5%

Management & Commerce

15.1%

Engineering

12.5%

Education

11.6%

Architecture & Building

9.6%

Health

9.5%

Creative Arts

5.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.9%

Information Technology

4.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.3%

Agriculture & Environment

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Selby Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Selby Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.4%

$150-$299/wk

0.8%

$300-$399/wk

1.2%

$400-$499/wk

4.3%

$500-$649/wk

1.9%

$650-$799/wk

3.7%

$800-$999/wk

4.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.4%

$4,000+/wk

17.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Selby Marital Status

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Married

48.1% 630

↔️

Separated

3.3% 43

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Divorced

8.2% 107

🕊️

Widowed

2.4% 31

👤

Never married

38.1% 500

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Selby Ancestry

English

30.9%

Australian

29.7%

Irish

9.9%

Scottish

8.9%

Other

5.8%

German

4.8%

Dutch

3.3%

Italian

2.9%

Hungarian

1.0%

Polish

1.0%

French

0.9%

Greek

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Selby School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

33.9%

Secondary — Government

17.9%

Pre-school

15.1%

Secondary — Catholic

9.4%

Vocational Education

8.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

8.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.6%

Primary — Catholic

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Selby Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.5% 110

✅

No need for assistance

96.5% 2,989

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Selby Volunteering

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Volunteer

20.1% 250

—

Not a volunteer

79.9% 994

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Selby Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.4%

$300-$449/mo

2.7%

$450-$599/mo

3.1%

$800-$999/mo

3.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

14.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

17.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

24.7%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

18.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

10.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Selby How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

69.0%

Did not go to work

21.3%

Car (passenger)

3.6%

Truck

1.7%

Bus

1.4%

Walked only

1.2%

Train

1.0%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Selby Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.7%

1 vehicle

21.0%

2 vehicles

44.5%

3 vehicles

18.7%

4+ vehicles

14.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Selby Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.4%

2 bedrooms

7.1%

3 bedrooms

41.2%

4 bedrooms

36.6%

5 bedrooms

10.4%

6+ bedrooms

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Selby Population Mobility

8.2%

moved in the last year

28.0%

moved in the last 5 years

3.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

69.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Selby Indigenous Population

0.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

3,127

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Selby Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

191

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Selby Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.1%

$1-$149/wk

5.3%

$150-$299/wk

5.2%

$300-$399/wk

2.9%

$400-$499/wk

2.7%

$500-$649/wk

2.5%

$650-$799/wk

8.4%

$800-$999/wk

9.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

14.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.4%

$3,500+/wk

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Selby Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

43.3%

Couple — no children under 15

22.9%

Couple — no children

21.7%

One parent — children under 15

6.5%

One parent — no children under 15

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Selby Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

0.2% 3

🏅

Previously served

2.3% 29

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Never served

97.4% 1,220

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Selby Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.6% 183

—

Did not provide

85.4% 1,067

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Selby Children Ever Born

No children

31.7%

1 child

14.5%

2 children

29.3%

3 children

18.3%

4 children

5.0%

5+ children

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Selby When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2018

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Selby Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.0%

5–14 hours

35.5%

15–29 hours

16.5%

30+ hours

10.9%

Did not do domestic work

14.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Selby Household Size

1 person

13.9%

2 persons

32.5%

3 persons

19.0%

4 persons

23.9%

5 persons

7.5%

6+ persons

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Selby Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,433

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Selby Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

86.1%

Step family — no other children

10.2%

Blended family — no other children

2.0%

Intact family — other children present

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Selby Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 47 total

Justice Procedures

Theft

Assault

Break & Enter

Property Damage

Fraud

Other

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Selby Schools

schools nearby

government

1083

avg ICSEA score

1,682

total students

Selby Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 165 students

1109

ICSEA

Mater Christi College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 688 students

1093

ICSEA

St Thomas More's School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 101 students

1089

ICSEA

The Patch Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 286 students

1086

ICSEA

Belgrave South Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 375 students

1065

ICSEA

Menzies Creek Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 67 students

1057

ICSEA

Dandenong Ranges Steiner School - School Road Campus Independent

Primary

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Selby Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,282/wk

Median Rent $400/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.5%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Selby

Your weekly income

≈ $9,889/month

Median rent $400/wk

Left after rent $1,882/wk

Rent share 17.5%

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Selby vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Aireys Inlet

Pop: 979 Income: $895/wk Rent: $350/wk

Allansford

Pop: 1,410 Income: $821/wk Rent: $268/wk

Apollo Bay (Vic.)

Pop: 1,790 Income: $695/wk Rent: $300/wk

Avenel

Pop: 1,112 Income: $749/wk Rent: $300/wk

Avoca (Vic.)

Pop: 1,356 Income: $503/wk Rent: $210/wk

Avonsleigh

Pop: 844 Income: $866/wk Rent: $356/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Selby

What is the population of Selby VIC?

The population of Selby VIC is 1,626 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 247.9 people per km².Selby is ranked #3,292 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Selby?

The median personal income in Selby VIC is $898 per week, or $46,696 per year.The median household income is $2,282 per week.Family income is $2,524 per week.Selby is ranked #2,170 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Selby?

Median rent in Selby VIC is $400 per week ($1,733 per month).Rent represents 17.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Selby ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Selby?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Selby VIC is $1,983. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Selby?

The median age in Selby VIC is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Selby a good suburb to live in?

Selby is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 1,626.The median income is $898/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 22258. All dollar figures in AUD.