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VIC · Bass Coast Council

Rhyll, 3923

Est. population · Jun 2025

898

Growth (1 yr)

+1.9%

Growth (5 yr)

+13.1%

Median age

60

Median income

$1,254/wk

Employment rate

43.9%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$895,000

Languages at home

2.1%non-English

Most common: Italian

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

41/100
Average

715th in VIC

Verified 89% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Coastal
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
  • High desirability
  • Green suburb
What Rhyll is known for: Coastal, Excellent transport, Education hub, High desirability, Green suburb

Suburb profile

Life in Rhyll revolves around the coast, with the feel of a smaller community that never strays far from the water. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Local amenities are on the light side, so many everyday needs are met by travelling to a neighbouring suburb or town.

Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area. Buyers typically pay more than the metro middle for a home here.

Reported crime has been falling recently. Infill and new builds are slowly updating the area without overwhelming its existing character.

Against similar coastal suburbs, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus housing affordability lag behind, despite relative strength in schools and education. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Rhyll snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$895k

-7.7% change

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

898

+1.9% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

42.2%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#45

among Coastal & beach · Mature

Safety

9th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

87th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

7/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

79th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
41.0/100 — Average
National rank
3578th in Australia
State rank
715th in VIC
Peer rank
#45 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#82 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$895,000
Median price change
-7.7%

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

898(June 2025)

+1.9% annual · +13.1% over 5 years · 87th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+1.9%
5-year growth
+13.1%
Change in 1 year
+17
Change in 5 years
+104
Growth rank in VIC
87th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~1,050), extrapolated at +3.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
836
Median age
60
Median household income / week
$1,254
Dwelling vacancy
42.2%
Unoccupied private dwellings
242 of 574
Median monthly mortgage
$1,606
Employment rate
43.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
322 / 3 / 4

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
13
Against the person
3
Against property
4
Rate per 1,000 residents
14.5
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 279 residents
State safety percentile
9.3th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-48%

Most common offence types

  • A211 Fv Serious Assault1
  • A232 Non-Fv Common Assault1
  • B49 Other Theft2
  • C32 Drug Possession2
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order3

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
1
Median school ICSEA
1,083
Median ICSEA percentile
79th
School list
  • Newhaven CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1083 · 79th percentile · LBOTE 7% · 916 students · Top SEA quarter 32% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

12 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Panorama Ave/Back Beach Rd
  • Panorama Ave/Back Beach Rd
  • Sunderland Bay/Phillip Island Rd
  • Sunset Strip/Back Beach Rd
  • Sunset Strip/Back Beach Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

11 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Limited walkable amenities nearby
  • Great for outdoor family life — 2 parks mapped in suburb
  • Reasonable bus and transport access — 12 public transport stops
Walkability proxy
18/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0
Parks per 1,000 residents
2.39
Community(1)
  • Newhaven CollegeSchool

    1770 Phillip Island Road

Sport & outdoors(1)
  • Sports field
Other(3)
  • Bench (3)
  • Information (5)
  • Oswin Roberts ReserveParking

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Rhyll Public ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
4
Parks (OSM)
2

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Nearest hospital
Hospital (5.0 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
21
Participants per 1,000 residents
23.4

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
24° / 13°
Rainfall
155 mm · ~19 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
20° / 11°
Rainfall
186 mm · ~23 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
14° / 6°
Rainfall
203 mm · ~25 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
18° / 9°
Rainfall
207 mm · ~26 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

28 planning-related records

2021· 13 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Buildings and works associated with the construction of a dwelling in a LSIO
    13-17 SETTLEMENT ROAD RHYLL 3923Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of 15 dwellings (six, two storey and nine, single storey) and vegetation removal
    9-11 LOCK ROAD RHYLL 3923Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for alteration and extension to an Indoor Recreation Facility in the FZ, ESO1 and SLO3
    1 MCFEES ROAD RHYLL 3923Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • HO Buildings and works a dwelling in a HO
    15 BEACH ROAD RHYLL 3923Lapsed

  • August 2021

  • Removal of three trees in VPO2
    2 UNDERDOWN COURT RHYLL 3923Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Construction of a replacement dwelling and associated works on the land in the SLO3 and ESO1
    56 MCFEES ROAD RHYLL 3923Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Removal of one tree in VPO2
    41 Jansson RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Subdivision of land into 2 lots
    41 RHYLL-NEWHAVEN ROAD RHYLL 3923Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Additions and alterations to existing dwelling in the HO
    15 Beach RoadWithdrawn
  • Removal of a tree in VPO2
    33B Rhyll-Newhaven RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works for construction of two Aviaries
    1810 Phillip Island RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of native vegetation
    Crown Land, Beach RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Subdivision of land into two lots each containing an existing dwelling and car parking space, consequential removal of native vegetation and creation of a carriageway easement
    35 WALTON STREET RHYLL 3923Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 15 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Use and development of land for a Host farm; development of land for a dwelling - Application to amend plans & permit conditions
    170 Harbison RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Subdivision of land into 7 lots in MUZ - Stage 2
    9-11 Lock RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of land into 8 lots in MUZ - Stage 1
    9-11 Lock RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Subdivision of land into 7 lot
    5 Lock RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to Section 173 Agreement AE063447U
    4A ZELMA DRIVE RHYLL 3923Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Amendment to Section 173 Agreement AE063447U
    4A Zelma DriveWithdrawn

  • August 2020

  • Subdivision of land into Two lots in GRZ1 and DDO1
    32-34 Hastings StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Remove one tree in VPO2
    10 Southampton StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for two dwellings (construction of a dwelling and retention of an existing dwelling) and a two lot subdivision under the GRZ1 - Amendment to Endorsed Plans
    63A McIlwraith RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Use and development of land for a restaurant, including on site car park, and to use land to sell or consume liquor (licenced premises).
    30 Rhyll-Newhaven RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of Land for Dwelling in LSIO and removal of an easement
    8 Beach RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Amendment to endorsed drawings PP 150402-1
    1770 Phillip Island RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Realignment of property boundaries in LDRZ and RCZ
    7 Settlement Road & Cowes-Rhyll RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Removal of vegetation in PCRZ
    Cowes-Rhyll RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • Use and development of land for a Host farm; development of land for a dwelling
    170 HARBISON ROAD RHYLL 3923Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

5 active roadworks / incidents

  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 23/05/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Weekends 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PANORAMA AVENUE, PHILLIP ISLAND ROAD22 May 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 23/05/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Weekends 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.BACK BEACH ROAD, PHILLIP ISLAND ROAD22 May 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 23/05/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Weekends 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PHILLIP ISLAND ROAD, BACK BEACH ROAD22 May 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 23/05/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Weekends 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PHILLIP ISLAND ROAD, PANORAMA AVENUE22 May 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 23/05/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Weekends 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.BACK BEACH ROAD, PANORAMA AVENUE22 May 2026 – 30 Oct 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Monash
Member of Parliament
Mary ALDRED (Liberal)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
116,463
Turnout (2025)
93.5%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
-1.2 pp toward Coalition

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 54.1%Labor 45.9%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 24.1 km away).

Coalition 44.9%Labor 55.1%

9.2 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +3.8 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • RhyllLabor 55.4% · Coalition 44.6% TPP (2025)3.5 km away
  • CowesLabor 56.5% · Coalition 43.5% TPP (2025)4.6 km away
  • NewhavenLabor 64.2% · Coalition 35.8% TPP (2025)8.1 km away
  • San RemoLabor 40.4% · Coalition 59.6% TPP (2025)9.6 km away
  • CorinellaLabor 47.0% · Coalition 53.0% TPP (2025)15.8 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
7/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

More in Bass Coast Council

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Comparable suburbs

Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of Victoria.