Overall score
Blairgowrie
54.7/100
Rye
39.9/100
Blairgowrie vs Rye, VIC Suburb Comparison
Blairgowrie for retirees and families; Rye for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BlairgowrieRye
Crime rate
Blairgowrie
34.5 / 1k
Rye
64.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Blairgowrie
77
Rye
45
Population
Blairgowrie
2,786
Rye
9,438
Metric leadBlairgowrie 7Rye 23 tiedacross 12 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 investmentBlairgowrie
- Best for best valueRye
- Best for best schoolsBlairgowrie
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 | 54.7/100 | 39.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.3/100 | 42.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.5 / 1k | 64.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 35 | 67 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 77 | 45 |
| Planning activity | 172 | 283 |
| Green cover | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| 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, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Rye is the better pick for housing affordability, public transport access, and a larger local community.
Retirees, families, and people chasing a beach lifestyle may find Blairgowrie the better fit, while investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Rye.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.