Rye Property Market
& Suburb Profile

The suburb is uniquely positioned on the narrow section of the Mornington Peninsula, providing residents with easy access to both the calm, safe, family-friendly beaches of Port Phillip Bay and the rugged, spectacular surf and clifftop walks of Rye Ocean Beach on the Bass Strait side, which forms part of the Mornington Peninsula National Park.

Life is centred on the vibrant Rye Village shopping strip on Point Nepean Road, which provides essential services, a major supermarket, diverse eateries, and local boutique shops, particularly bustling during the summer months when the town’s popular carnival is located near the pier.

Recreational amenity is exceptional, including fishing and boating facilities at the Rye Pier and boat ramps, as well as the nearby 'The Cups' golf region, which features renowned courses and the Alba Thermal Springs, reinforcing its strong lifestyle appeal.

The housing stock is appealingly diverse, featuring everything from original holiday shacks to renovated family homes and modern units, with a high proportion of owner-occupiers contributing to a stable community feel.

While the suburb is largely reliant on private vehicles for commuting, its enduring appeal as a self-sufficient coastal destination ensures that for investors, Rye remains a stable market, particularly for holiday rentals which command high returns during peak seasons, and for those seeking long-term growth driven by the irresistible sea-change migration trend.