Lower Selwyn Huts is a smaller settlement 2.8 km further south.

[3] The settlement consists of private dwellings on public land, and has existed since 1895.

[4] Residents pay an annual licensing fee for use of the land.

Selwyn Huts is part of the Irwell statistical area.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 43.3% had no religion, and 36.7% were Christian.