Victoria location profile
Selby VIC 3159
Selby is a leafy, hillside suburb in the Dandenong Ranges known for its peaceful, bushland setting and tight-knit community. It appeals to families, nature-lovers and creatives who value a semi-rural feel with quick access to Belgrave's amenities.
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Why families consider Selby
Predominantly family households and professionals seeking a tranquil lifestyle on larger bush blocks, with a strong community scene, wildlife, and a tree-change vibe. Housing is a mix of weatherboard cottages and contemporary homes on sloping, forested streets.
Amenities & services
- Belgrave village shops and supermarkets
- Belgrave South Shopping Centre (IGA) and local services
- Medical clinics and dental practices in Belgrave/Belgrave South
- Cafes, pubs and restaurants in Belgrave and Upwey (incl. Micawber Tavern, Cameo precinct)
- Selby Community House and General Store
- Belgrave Library (Reynolds Lane, Belgrave)
- Upwey Library (Main Street, Upwey)
- Emerald Library (Emerald Road, Emerald)
Transport & connectivity
- Train: Belgrave Station (Metro Belgrave line terminus), Tecoma Station nearby
- Buses: 695 (Belgrave-Gembrook via Menzies Creek/Emerald), 693 (Belgrave-Oakleigh via Ferntree Gully and Chadstone)
- Roads: Belgrave-Gembrook Road, Selby-Aura Road, access to Burwood Highway and Wellington Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Puffing Billy Railway (Selby stop, request station)
- Cameo Cinemas Belgrave
- Selby Tennis Club
- Belgrave South Recreation Reserve (ovals, courts, playground)
- Birdsland Reserve walking and cycling trails
- Sherbrooke Forest hiking and picnic areas
- Dandenong Ranges National Park (Sherbrooke Forest)
- Birdsland Reserve
- Belgrave South Recreation Reserve
- Minak Reserve (Selby)
- Menzies Creek Reserve
Education context
Limited options within Selby (occasional care at Selby Community House); long day care, kindergartens and preschools available nearby in Belgrave, Belgrave South, Upwey and Emerald, with moderate wait times for under-2s.
- Monash University - Clayton campus (via Wellington Rd/Monash Fwy)
- Deakin University - Burwood campus (via Burwood Highway)
- Swinburne University - Hawthorn campus (via Belgrave line to Glenferrie)