Rye, VIC 3941
Ranked 311th best suburb by locals in Melbourne (Greater) Region, VIC
Great for
- Parks and recreation
- Clean & green
- Neighbourly spirit
- Safe and sound
- Peace and quiet
Not great for
- No ratings yet
Who lives here?
- Families With Kids
- Professionals
- Retirees
- Singles
- Beach Lovers
Reviews of Rye, VIC
"It this was overseas you'd flock to get there."
Between a surf-lover's ocean and a blue water bay with a north-facing beach that is as safe as any in the world. Cafes and ice-cream shops line the main street. A playground sits in the foreshore along with enough space to play soccer or host a mass barbecue for hundreds plus a carnival. The roads drift back into hills with incredible views. Quiet in the shoulder months enough for quiet introspection whether you're a writer, a painter, a beachcomber or just want to walk your dog in solitude. Vibrant in summer when the beaches come alive with colour. Always somewhere to stay; there's no lack of motel, B&B, private houses to rent or camping ground accommodation. Four op-shops (count them) for cheap and cheerful supplies of everything the holidaymaker or permanent resident could glean for next to nothing. Did I mention the locals are friendly?
All that and the property prices are just about the lowest within an hour of Melbourne.
Great for
- Everything.
Who lives here?
- Singles
- Families with kids
- Retirees
- Tourists
- Hipsters
- Beach Lovers
"Not as bad outside holiday periods"
Lived here for 5 years 2016-2021 and hated nearly every minute of it. This was mainly due to the people who descend on Rye in any holiday period and make the town unbearable. We basically didn’t go into Rye town from mid-December to March, purely because of the blow-ins. It’s amazing how people can think that driving round residential streets at night, screaming, carrying on and smashing stuff up is acceptable behaviour. Have too much kitchen rubbish? Just leave it on the side of the road for wildlife to rip up and scatter around. Why should you care? You’re going back to Melbourne in a couple days. And hey – make sure you bring your illegal fireworks along. All the year-round residents love them.
Schoolies is a disgrace. I actually felt sorry for the kids because there is NOTHING for them to do in the town except get drunk at the family holiday home and then go ransack Rye for “fun.” Again, there would be gangs of teens wandering residential streets, drunk, yelling and screaming late at night.
I was driving home one afternoon and this kid (maybe 12) was driving a golf cart on the road. I pulled up alongside to say it’s probably best he not be on the roads because cars are a lot bigger than golf carts and received the most foul-mouthed spray in response. This is common. I’ve seen idiot dads driving around with their kids in the back of the ute for goodness’ sake. It’s like people feel that the normal ‘rules’ of life just don’t apply when you’re on holiday in Rye.
Unfortunately, neighbours aren’t included in the building inspection when you buy a place. If they were, we would not have bought. On the one side was an alcoholic bogan with a bogan son who thought nothing of having wild parties starting at 11pm on a Tuesday. Or why not kick a footy around at 2am with 5 of your bestest drunk mates? On the other side was a truly awful family who were the most self-entitled people I’ve ever met.
I hope that you go live there and have a wonderful time. Be warned that you will be exposed to some appalling behaviour.
The best part of living there was the eye-watering profit we made when we sold the house.
Who lives here?
- Families with kids
"Popular cafes/restaurants and beaches"
Rye has new trendy and contemporary cafes and restaurants with popular beaches nearby. The back beaches are also popular.
Who lives here?
- Singles
"Good Value for Money"
Rye is a great suburb with some fabulous beaches and is an up and coming suburb on the Mornington Peninsula.
Perfect for families, couples and retirees it is a great choice of suburb for permanent and holiday living.
The Rye shops cater to all needs and there are some great restaurants popping up all the time too.
There is a Primary School as well as a kindergarten in Rye and family doctors too.
A great choice for buying property.
Who lives here?
- Professionals
- Singles
- Families with kids
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"Beautiful Beaches"
Located under an hour from Melbourne, Rye is a wonderful town with some amazing beaches.
In summer it is a thriving place and is very popular with campers on the foreshore as well as holiday makers.
There are some fabulous shops, cafes and restaurants in the township of Rye along with all the necessities like Woolworths, Post Office, Chemists, petrol stations and pub.
There are some amazing beaches in Rye along the bay side as well as at the ocean side. Gunnamatta is poplular with the surfers and the bay is popular for families.
I would recommend Rye to anyone who is looking for an affordable beach house or a seachange within a commutable distance to Melbourne.
Who lives here?
- Professionals
- Singles
- Families with kids
"The perfect sea change as they say"
Located approximately 55minutes from the City and the Eastern Suburbs Rye has always been one of the Mornington Peninsulas favourite holiday destinations. Now with the free flowing Peninsula Link and the Frankston Bypass offering a dream run from the city and suburbs people are choosing to relocate to the Peninsula on a permanent basis, "the perfect sea change as they say". Rye has the advantage of kilometers of sparkling family friendly bay beaches with bleached sandy beaches, shady Moonah trees and an interesting collection of bathing boxes. For the more adventurous there are world class surf beaches that cater for all categories of surfing enthusiast. All forms of aquatic activities are yours for the asking. For those seeking the buzz of the ocean from a spectators point of view there is a never ending series of paths and walkways along the cliff faces and through the wonderful national parks. A major shopping centre, strip shops, boutiques, and gift shops are at your fingertips A vast and varying collection of cafes, bars, restaurants, gaming venues and hotels are also well represented. Rye has a very popular RSL with regular live entertainment, a large extremely active bowls club that encourages visitors, Football and Cricket Grounds and a well used community hall. The annual Christmas foreshore carnival is a major draw card as to are the traditional foreshore camping grounds. Rye has it all in abundance for permanent residents and visitors.
Who lives here?
- Professionals
- Families with kids
- Retirees
- Tourists
- Country Lovers
- Beach Lovers
"Retirement, retirement"
Perfect place to holiday or retire. I have found that a lot of our family friends have gone there to retire. they sold the homes in the suburbs and packed their bags. Perfect beach. people are all so nice and welcoming. I love the shops specially over Summer. There are a few nice restaurants and lots to do with the kids
Who lives here?
- Professionals
- Singles
- Families with kids
- Retirees
"Rye is Peaceful, Relaxed & surrounded in a bush like ambience"
And not to mention the surf can be unreal! I lived/worked here for a while and absolutely loved it! the only thing I couldnt rave about was the cold weather and a little lack of nightlife, but if you like Victoria and the weather but also enjoy peace & quiet THIS is the place for you! The realestate here is also very good value!
Who lives here?
- Professionals
- Families with kids
- Retirees
"Big family holiday destination, nice and relaxing, but a bit too busy in the holiday months"
Who lives here?
- Professionals
- Singles
- Families with kids
- Retirees
- Hipsters
- Trendy & Stylish
- Beach Lovers
"Close to upmarket Sorrento without the pricetag"
Who lives here?
- Families with kids
- Retirees
"Beautiful town with bushlands and ocean views"
Situated on the Mornington Peninsula, 85km from Melbourne, Rye is a small town of some 8,500 residents. It is best suited to retirees, though families seeking the stunning surrounds of the Victorian bush and seaside would enjoy living in Rye too. Local attractions include service clubs, a summer carnival and a couple of golf courses, but the town also boasts an Aussie Rules football team and spectacular views across the ocean and up t Arthur’s Seat. A popular vacation spot, especially among students, Rye has an average property value of $300,000 and is nestled between Port Phillip, Bass Strait, Blairgowrie and Tootgarook.
Who lives here?
- Families with kids
- Retirees