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Rugby vs Rye Park

The verdict

Rugby is more affordable, with a median house price of $495K versus $741K in Rye Park. Rugby rates higher for education (51 vs 30).

Scores

RugbyRye Park
RugbyRye Park
Overall2417
Transport00
Education5130
Liveability2422

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

RugbyRye Park
Population83230
Median age5350
Median household income (wk)$1,437$1,300
Bachelor degree or higher31.8%18.9%
Born in Australia85.5%80.4%
Avg household size2.32.5

Growth: Rugby Stable · Rye Park Moderate Growth

Property

RugbyRye Park
Median house price$495K$741K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$475$445
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

RugbyRye Park
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k00
Motor vehicle theft /100k00
Domestic assault /100k02,174
Total incidents /100k (all)013,478

Total incidents over time

Schools

RugbyRye Park
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Rugby · Rye Park

Transport

RugbyRye Park
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)46.3 km28.4 km

Liveability

RugbyRye Park
Summer max temp27.0°C27.0°C
Winter max temp11.5°C11.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)650650
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks11
Playgrounds1Data not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)161.5 km162.3 km
Distance to CBD (km)209.9 km222.9 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)26.9 km19.5 km

Population & growth

RugbyRye Park
Population (2021)83230
Estimated 202585242
Projected 204187286
Annual growth rate0.60%1.28%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Rugby or Rye Park?

Rugby is more affordable, with a median house price of $495K versus $741K.

Which has better public transport, Rugby or Rye Park?

Rugby and Rye Park have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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