Selby, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Selby, in the Yarra Ranges Shire local government area.
| Locality | Selby |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Yarra Ranges Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.91765 |
| Longitude | 145.38062 |
| Population | 1,611 |
| Density | 246.3 /km² |
| Area | 6.5 km² |
| Elevation | 328 m |
| Postcode | 3159 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 38 km east-southeast |
Selby is a locality in the Yarra Ranges Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,611. The locality covers an area of 6.5 km², giving a population density of about 246.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 328 m above sea level. It lies approximately 38 km east-southeast of Melbourne. Selby is located at 37.9177°S, 145.3806°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3159.
Selby rests in a fold of the Dandenong Ranges, where the air, even in summer, carries a cool, damp scent of eucalypt and loam. It lies 9.5 km east-south-east of Ferntree Gully, VIC (from Ferntree Gully, VIC: bearing 112°T), and is situated 14.2 km north-north-east of Berwick. The land here is a tapestry of steep slopes, cloaked in dense, verdant bushland, punctuated by pockets of cleared pasture that gleam like emeralds under the Australian sun. Winding roads, barely wide enough for two cars, snake their way through this terrain, often disappearing into shadowed gullies before emerging onto sun-drenched ridges. The character of Selby is one of quiet seclusion, a place where the rustle of leaves and the distant call of a kookaburra often form the dominant soundtrack to daily life. The light here, particularly as it filters through the tall gum trees in the late afternoon, possesses a particular clarity, making the greens of the undergrowth intensely vibrant and the bark of the trees seem etched with ancient stories.
Historically, Selby grew from the timber industry, its early settlers drawn by the abundant, towering trees that once dominated the landscape. While the echoes of logging have long since faded, a connection to the land persists, evident in the small farms and market gardens that dot the surrounding hillsides, producing everything from berries to artisanal cheeses. Tourism plays a subtle yet significant role, with visitors drawn to the natural beauty and the tranquil atmosphere, seeking refuge from the bustle of the city further down the mountain. The local economy, though modest, is sustained by this harmonious blend of small-scale agriculture and a gentle flow of travellers drawn by the promise of peace and the crisp mountain air. There's a distinct sense of community here, a shared understanding born from living in a place where the seasons dictate the pace and the natural world remains an ever-present, powerful neighbour.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Selby, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Selby, in the Yarra Ranges Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Selby includes the postcode (3159), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Yarra Ranges Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Selby is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |