Blairgowrie vs Rye
Rye (median $960,000) is roughly 41% cheaper to buy into than Blairgowrie ($1,632,500).
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Blairgowrie and Rye side by side
| Measure | Blairgowrie | Rye |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,632,500 | $960,000 |
| Median unit | $316,800 | $546,800 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | 21.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 15 | 10 |
| Average ICSEA | 1031 | 1003 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 12 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 15 | 5 |
| Population | 2,786 | 9,438 |
| Median age | 58 | 51 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 621 mm | 691 mm |
| Mean max, January | 23.7°C | 23.5°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Rye scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Blairgowrie (1031) sits above Rye (1003).
- For buyers
- Rye is the lower entry point at $960,000 median, 41% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Blairgowrie edges out on average school ICSEA (1031 vs 1003).
Blairgowrie vs Rye: common questions
Is Blairgowrie or Rye cheaper to buy in?
Rye has the lower median house price at $960,000, roughly 41% below Blairgowrie ($1,632,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Blairgowrie or Rye have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Blairgowrie scores 1031 vs 1003 in Rye. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Blairgowrie or Rye?
Rye scores 12/100 on walkability vs 6/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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