Overall score
Portsea
45.6/100
Rye
39.9/100
Portsea vs Rye, VIC Suburb Comparison
Portsea for families and beach lifestyle; Rye for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
PortseaRye
Crime rate
Portsea
46.6 / 1k
Rye
64.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Portsea
79
Rye
45
Population
Portsea
787
Rye
9,438
Metric leadPortsea 6Rye 33 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Portsea | Rye |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.6/100 | 39.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.3/100 | 42.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.6 / 1k | 64.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 18 | 67 |
| Walkability | 29.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 79 | 45 |
| Planning activity | 118 | 283 |
| Green cover | 3.9% | 3.1% |
| Population | 787 | 9,438 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Portsea is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living, and Rye is a coastal established suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living.
Portsea pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Rye is the better pick for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability.
Retirees, families, and people chasing a beach lifestyle may find Portsea 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.