Portsea vs Rye
The verdict
Rye is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.10M versus $3.43M in Portsea. Portsea rates higher for education (82 vs 50). Portsea is closer to the coast (790 m vs 1.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Rye rates higher (49 vs 5/100 in Portsea).
Scores
PortseaRye
| Portsea | Rye | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 40 |
| Transport | 25 | 28 |
| Education | 82 | 50 |
| Liveability | 51 | 44 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Portsea | Rye | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 787 | 9,438 |
| Median age | 68 | 51 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,470 | $1,334 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 55.6% | 29.8% |
| Born in Australia | 79.2% | 75.4% |
| Avg household size | 1.8 | 2.2 |
Growth: Portsea Moderate Growth · Rye Moderate Growth
Property
| Portsea | Rye | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.43M | $1.10M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $750K |
| House price YoY | -31.8% | -0.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Portsea | Rye | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 49 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 2,287 | 848 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 254 | 180 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 254 | 360 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,480 | 4,196 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Portsea | Rye | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,023 |
Transport
| Portsea | Rye | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 25 | 28 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 18 | 67 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 195 | 207 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 33.4 km | 32.7 km |
Liveability
| Portsea | Rye | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.8°C | 24.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.0°C | 14.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 540 | 540 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 18 |
| Parks | 11 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 28 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 790 m | 1.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 61.1 km | 64.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.6 km | 2.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 16.9 km | 6.9 km |
Population & growth
| Portsea | Rye | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 787 | 9,438 |
| Estimated 2025 | 810 | 9,709 |
| Projected 2041 | 899 | 10,784 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.72% | 0.71% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Portsea or Rye?
Rye has the higher residential safety score (Portsea 5/100 vs Rye 49/100).
Which is more affordable, Portsea or Rye?
Rye is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.10M versus $3.43M.
Which has better public transport, Portsea or Rye?
Rye has the higher transport score (Portsea 25/100 vs Rye 28/100).
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