Overall score
Rye
39.9/100
St Andrews Beach
51.3/100
Rye vs St Andrews Beach, VIC Suburb Comparison
Rye for value; St Andrews Beach for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
RyeSt Andrews Beach
Crime rate
Rye
64.4 / 1k
St Andrews Beach
12.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Rye
45
St Andrews Beach
15
Population
Rye
9,438
St Andrews Beach
974
Metric leadRye 5St Andrews Beach 42 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesSt Andrews Beach
- Best for beach lifestyleSt Andrews Beach
- Best for best valueRye
- Best for best schoolsSt Andrews Beach
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 | Rye | St Andrews Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.9/100 | 51.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.3/100 | 42.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 64.4 / 1k | 12.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | — |
| Public transport stops | 67 | 7 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 12.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 45 | 15 |
| Planning activity | 283 | 58 |
| Green cover | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Population | 9,438 | 974 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Rye is a coastal established suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living, while St Andrews Beach is a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone.
Rye pulls ahead on housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability, whereas St Andrews Beach is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
People chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools may find Rye the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer St Andrews Beach.
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.