Overall score
Fingal
33.9/100
Rye
46.0/100
Fingal for retirees and families; Rye for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Fingal
33.9/100
Rye
46.0/100
Crime rate
Fingal
43.6 / 1k
Rye
63.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Fingal
16
Rye
32
Population
Fingal
637
Rye
9,438
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
Fingal reads as a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm; Rye is a coastal established suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living.
On the data, Fingal is stronger for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook; Rye answers with housing affordability and walkability.
Choose Fingal if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Rye for investors and value-focused buyers.