Rye vs St Andrews Beach
The verdict
Rye is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.10M versus $1.66M in St Andrews Beach. Rye rates higher for liveability (44 vs 21). St Andrews Beach rates higher for education (57 vs 50). St Andrews Beach is closer to the coast (500 m vs 1.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Rye rates higher (49 vs 34/100 in St Andrews Beach).
Scores
| Rye | St Andrews Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 34 |
| Transport | 28 | 26 |
| Education | 50 | 57 |
| Liveability | 44 | 21 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Rye | St Andrews Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,438 | 974 |
| Median age | 51 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,334 | $1,931 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.8% | 40.8% |
| Born in Australia | 75.4% | 81.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.6 |
Growth: Rye Moderate Growth · St Andrews Beach Moderate Growth
Property
| Rye | St Andrews Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.10M | $1.66M |
| Median unit price | $750K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -0.1% | 122.6% |
| 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 | St Andrews Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 49 | 34 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 848 | 924 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 180 | 205 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 360 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,196 | 1,951 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Rye | St Andrews Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,023 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Rye · St Andrews Beach
Transport
| Rye | St Andrews Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 28 | 26 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 67 | 7 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 207 | 217 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 32.7 km | 31.9 km |
Liveability
| Rye | St Andrews Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 18 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.8 km | 500 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 64.9 km | 68.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.0 km | 4.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.9 km | 7.9 km |
Population & growth
| Rye | St Andrews Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,438 | 974 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,709 | 1,002 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,784 | 1,113 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.71% | 0.71% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Rye or St Andrews Beach?
Rye has the higher residential safety score (Rye 49/100 vs St Andrews Beach 34/100).
Which is more affordable, Rye or St Andrews Beach?
Rye is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.10M versus $1.66M.
Which has better public transport, Rye or St Andrews Beach?
Rye has the higher transport score (Rye 28/100 vs St Andrews Beach 26/100).
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