Rye vs Fingal.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $960,000 and $1,870,000. Rye edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Rye (median $960,000) is roughly 49% cheaper to buy into than Fingal ($1,870,000).
Rye scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rye (1003) sits above Fingal (990).
For buyers
Rye is the lower entry point at $960,000 median, 49% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Rye offers the higher gross rental yield (2.00% vs 0.97%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Rye edges out on average school ICSEA (1003 vs 990).
Common questions
Is Rye or Fingal cheaper to buy in?
Rye has the lower median house price at $960,000, roughly 49% below Fingal ($1,870,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Rye or Fingal have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rye scores 1003 vs 990 in Fingal. 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, Rye or Fingal?
Rye scores 12/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Rye or Fingal?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.00% in Rye vs 0.97% in Fingal. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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