Rhyll at a glance
Median house
$730,500
Median unit
$254,160
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
836
Median age 60
The brief
What to know about Rhyll.
The postcode for Rhyll is 3923 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Rhyll is $730,500.
Rhyll (3923) sits in the Bass Coast region of Victoria. The median house here is $730,500, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Rhyll has roughly 836 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Rhyll scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rhyll's population at 836, with a median age of 60. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
836
Median age
60
Family households
71%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $730,500 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $254,160, roughly 65% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $146,000. Prices are in line with the Victoria median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$730,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $254,160.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$320/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
$730,500
$254,160
836
Median age: 60
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.28% (median rent $320/wk against a $730,500 price tag). Units yield 6.55% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (12%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.28%
Based on $730,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20266.55%
Based on $254,160 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202685%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
19
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
35
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Rhyll.
Local schools for Rhyll
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Cowes Primary School
Newhaven Primary School
San Remo Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Rhyll.
- What is the median house price in Rhyll?
- The median house price in Rhyll, VIC 3923 is $730,500. The median unit price is $254,160.
- What is the Rhyll postcode?
- Rhyll is in the 3923 postcode, in VIC, in the Bass Coast Shire Council region.
- Where is Rhyll?
- Rhyll is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3923. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Bass Coast Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Rhyll?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $320.
- What schools are in Rhyll?
- There are 6 schools serving Rhyll on this page, including Newhaven College, Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Cowes Primary School.
- How walkable is Rhyll?
- Rhyll has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 35.
- What suburbs are near Rhyll?
- Rhyll is close to Silverleaves, Sunset Strip, Sunderland Bay, Smiths Beach, Cowes.
- What is the population of Rhyll?
- The population of Rhyll is approximately 836 (2021 Census). The median age is 60.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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