Overall score
Blairgowrie
48.1/100
Rye
46.0/100
Blairgowrie vs Rye, VIC suburb comparison
Blairgowrie for retirees and families; Rye for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BlairgowrieRye
Crime rate
Blairgowrie
40.1 / 1k
Rye
63.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Blairgowrie
55
Rye
32
Population
Blairgowrie
2,786
Rye
9,438
Metric leadBlairgowrie 6Rye 31 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBlairgowrie
- Best for familiesBlairgowrie
- Best for beach lifestyleBlairgowrie
- Best for investmentRye
- Best for best valueRye
- Best for best schoolsRye
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Blairgowrie | Rye |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.1/100 | 46.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 14.0/100 | 34.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 40.1 / 1k | 63.4 / 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 |
Comparison summary
Blairgowrie is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, while Rye is a coastal established suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living.
Blairgowrie pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and walkability, whereas Rye is the better pick for housing affordability and public transport access.
Retirees and families may find Blairgowrie the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Rye.