Rye
VIC 3941 · Mornington Peninsula
9,438 (2021) → 9,709 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Rye is a moderate growth suburb in Mornington Peninsula, VIC 3941, about 65km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.10M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 28/100, and is right by the coast. Rye has an overall score of 40/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 49/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3941 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.91%), Italy (1.79%), New Zealand (1.32%), Greece (1.28%), Germany (0.55%)
Top languages: Greek (1.96%), Italian (1.89%), Croatian (0.39%), German (0.38%), French (0.32%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
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
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1006 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Rye Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1026
Nearby (within 10km)
- Tootgarook Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 954
- Eastbourne Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.3kmICSEA 952
- Advance College of Education IncorporatedSecondary · Independent · 6.4kmICSEA 964
- Rosebud Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 6.8kmICSEA 989
- Boneo Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.2kmICSEA 1025
- Oakwood School-Rosebud CampusSecondary · Government · 7.3km
- Our Lady of Fatima SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 7.6kmICSEA 999
- Sorrento Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.9kmICSEA 1050
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 7.9kmICSEA 1063
- Padua College - Rosebud CampusSecondary · Catholic · 8.4km
- Rosebud Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.1kmICSEA 1012
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
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Rye
Is Rye safe?
Rye has a residential safety score of 49/100, 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 4,196 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Rye?
In Rye, the .
How far is Rye from Melbourne CBD?
Rye is about 64.9 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 172 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Rye?
Rye has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1026 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Rye?
Rye has a transport score of 28/100 and 67 bus stops.