Boorowa vs Rye Park
The verdict
Boorowa is more affordable, with a median house price of $569K versus $741K in Rye Park. Boorowa rates higher for liveability (39 vs 22). Rye Park is closer to the coast (162.3 km vs 183.3 km).
Scores
BoorowaRye Park
| Boorowa | Rye Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 26 | 17 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 41 | 30 |
| Liveability | 39 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Boorowa | Rye Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,888 | 230 |
| Median age | 50 | 50 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,199 | $1,300 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.9% | 18.9% |
| Born in Australia | 78.9% | 80.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.5 |
Growth: Boorowa Stable · Rye Park Moderate Growth
Property
| Boorowa | Rye Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $569K | $741K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 30.7% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $445 | $445 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.0% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 27 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Boorowa | Rye Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 53 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 106 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 265 | 2,174 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,184 | 13,478 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Boorowa | Rye Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 998 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Boorowa · Rye Park
Transport
| Boorowa | Rye Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 28.1 km | 28.4 km |
Liveability
| Boorowa | Rye Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 11.5°C | 11.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 650 | 650 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 183.3 km | 162.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 234.8 km | 222.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.3 km | 19.5 km |
Population & growth
| Boorowa | Rye Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,888 | 230 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,924 | 242 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,982 | 286 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.47% | 1.28% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Boorowa or Rye Park?
Boorowa is more affordable, with a median house price of $569K versus $741K.
Which has better public transport, Boorowa or Rye Park?
Boorowa and Rye Park have similar transport scores.
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