Overall score
Rosebud
37.5/100
Rye
39.9/100
Rosebud vs Rye, VIC Suburb Comparison
Rosebud for retirees and investment; Rye for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
RosebudRye
Crime rate
Rosebud
138.1 / 1k
Rye
64.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Rosebud
88
Rye
45
Population
Rosebud
14,381
Rye
9,438
Metric leadRosebud 8Rye 41 tiedacross 13 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 | Rosebud | Rye |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.5/100 | 39.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.8/100 | 42.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 138.1 / 1k | 64.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 25 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 30 | 67 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 88 | 45 |
| Planning activity | 270 | 283 |
| Green cover | 8.8% | 3.1% |
| Population | 14,381 | 9,438 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Rosebud is a coastal established suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, and Rye is a coastal established suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living.
Rosebud tends to lead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, while Rye stands out for a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Rosebud suits people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Rye is the stronger match for retirees and families.
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.