Rye vs St Andrews Beach
Rye (median $960,000) is roughly 29% cheaper to buy into than St Andrews Beach ($1,355,000).
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Rye and St Andrews Beach side by side
| Measure | Rye | St Andrews Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $960,000 | $1,355,000 |
| Median unit | $546,800 | $285,120 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 1003 | 990 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 12 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 15 |
| Population | 9,438 | 974 |
| Median age | 51 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 691 mm | 691 mm |
| Mean max, January | 23.5°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 (12/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rye (1003) sits above St Andrews Beach (990). St Andrews Beach skews owner-occupied (87%), Rye runs more rental-dense (75% owner).
- For buyers
- Rye is the lower entry point at $960,000 median, 29% 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
- Rye edges out on average school ICSEA (1003 vs 990).
Rye vs St Andrews Beach: common questions
Is Rye or St Andrews Beach cheaper to buy in?
Rye has the lower median house price at $960,000, roughly 29% below St Andrews Beach ($1,355,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Rye or St Andrews Beach have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rye scores 1003 vs 990 in St Andrews Beach. 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 St Andrews Beach?
Rye scores 12/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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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