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Rye VIC — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Rye, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Rye VIC is 9,438 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rye is $702 per week ($36,504 per year). Median rent in Rye is $372 per week ($1,612 per month). Rye has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Rye has a population density of 529.5 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Rye is England. The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rye is $1,800.
There were 631 recorded offences in Rye in 2025-25, a rate of 67 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (142 offences).
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Rye Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Rye Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Rye Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Rye Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Rye Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Rye Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Rye Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Rye Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Rye Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Rye Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Rye Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Rye Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Rye Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Rye Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Rye School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Rye Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Rye Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Rye Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Rye How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Rye Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Rye Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Rye Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Rye Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Rye Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Rye Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Rye Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Rye Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Rye Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Rye Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Rye When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Rye Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Rye Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Rye Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Rye Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Rye Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 631 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Rye Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rye
What is the population of Rye VIC?
The population of Rye VIC is 9,438 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 529.5 people per km².Rye is ranked #703 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Rye?
The median personal income in Rye VIC is $702 per week, or $36,504 per year.The median household income is $1,334 per week.Family income is $1,712 per week.Rye is ranked #5,454 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Rye?
Median rent in Rye VIC is $372 per week ($1,612 per month).Rent represents 27.9% of household income, which is considered moderate.Rye ranks #2,704 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Rye?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rye VIC is $1,800. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Rye?
The median age in Rye VIC is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Rye a good suburb to live in?
Rye is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 9,438.The median income is $702/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 22220. All dollar figures in AUD.