Rye vs Sorrento
The verdict
Rye is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.10M versus $2.28M in Sorrento. Sorrento rates higher for education (68 vs 50). Sorrento is closer to the coast (660 m vs 1.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Rye rates higher (49 vs 24/100 in Sorrento).
Scores
| Rye | Sorrento | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 52 |
| Transport | 28 | 31 |
| Education | 50 | 68 |
| Liveability | 44 | 60 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Rye | Sorrento | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,438 | 2,013 |
| Median age | 51 | 64 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,334 | $1,658 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.8% | 44.5% |
| Born in Australia | 75.4% | 76.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2 |
Growth: Rye Moderate Growth · Sorrento Moderate Growth
Property
| Rye | Sorrento | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.10M | $2.28M |
| Median unit price | $750K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -0.1% | 27.4% |
| 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
| Rye | Sorrento | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 49 | 24 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 848 | 1,639 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 180 | 149 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 360 | 199 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,196 | 8,445 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Rye | Sorrento | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,023 | 1,058 |
Transport
| Rye | Sorrento | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 28 | 31 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 67 | 43 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 207 | 198 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 32.7 km | 37.7 km |
Liveability
| Rye | Sorrento | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.8°C | 24.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.0°C | 14.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 540 | 540 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 18 | 15 |
| Parks | 4 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 7 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.8 km | 660 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 64.9 km | 62.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.0 km | 640 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.9 km | 12.8 km |
Population & growth
| Rye | Sorrento | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,438 | 2,013 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,709 | 2,071 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,784 | 2,300 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.71% | 0.71% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Rye or Sorrento?
Rye has the higher residential safety score (Rye 49/100 vs Sorrento 24/100).
Which is more affordable, Rye or Sorrento?
Rye is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.10M versus $2.28M.
Which has better schools, Rye or Sorrento?
Sorrento has a higher average school ICSEA (Rye 1023 vs Sorrento 1058; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Rye or Sorrento?
Sorrento has the higher transport score (Rye 28/100 vs Sorrento 31/100).
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