Blairgowrie vs Rye, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Blairgowrie | Rye |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.0/100 | 46.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 14.0/100 | 34.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 41.6 / 1k | 65.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 35 | 67 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 55 | 32 |
| Planning activity | 172 | 283 |
| Population | 2,786 | 9,438 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 6/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesBlairgowrie
- Best for familiesBlairgowrie
- Best for beach lifestyleBlairgowrie
- Best for investmentRye
- Best for best valueRye
- Best for best schoolsRye
Comparison summary
Blairgowrie and Rye offer different strengths across official suburb data. Blairgowrie leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Blairgowrie; Crime rate favours Blairgowrie; Public transport stops favours Rye. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Blairgowrie, Families → Blairgowrie, Beach lifestyle → Blairgowrie, Best schools → Rye.