Rhyll
VIC 3923 · Bass Coast
836 (2021) → 900 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Rhyll is a high growth suburb in Bass Coast, VIC 3923, about 79km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $828K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 20/100, and is right by the coast. Rhyll has an overall score of 33/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3923 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (6.94%), New Zealand (1.79%), Italy (1.08%), South Africa (0.72%), Ireland (0.6%)
Top languages: German (0.6%), Italian (0.6%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1043 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Newhaven CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1083
Nearby (within 10km)
- Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.1kmICSEA 995
- Cowes Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 1019
- Phillip Island Village SchoolPrimary · Independent · 7.5kmICSEA 1071
- Newhaven Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.7kmICSEA 1041
- San Remo Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.3kmICSEA 1037
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Rhyll
Is Rhyll safe?
Rhyll has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 1,435 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Rhyll?
In Rhyll, the .
How far is Rhyll from Melbourne CBD?
Rhyll is about 79.0 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 207 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Rhyll?
Rhyll has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1083 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Rhyll?
Rhyll has a transport score of 20/100 and 9 bus stops.