Demographics
Rye is approximately 17.82 square kilometres. In 2016 the population of Rye was 8416. The population is 49% male and 51% female. On average the monthly mortgage repayments in Rye are $1800 to $2399. The most common weekly income bracket is $400 to $499 per week. Weekly rents in the area are on average $275 to $349.Description
Rye is a seaside resort town, approximately 83 km south of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia. Its bay beach is popular with swimmers, fishermen, yachtsmen and kitesurfers. Its ocean beach (which is not patroled) is also popular with surfers. Its local government area is the Shire of Mornington Peninsula. Rye has a Lions Club and a Community Action Group which operates a Community Website to promote the town(www.rye.vic.au) In 2010 the Rotary Club merged with the Rosebud Rotary Club. These organisations are heavily involved within the local community. Rye also has a Historical Society which operates from the Old School House in Collingwood Street. Rye's summer carnival is located beside the pier carpark. The town is extremely popular during vacation periods, and has a varied selection of eating establishments. The town has an Australian Rules football team competing in the Mornington Peninsula Nepean Football League. Golfers play at the course of the Moonah Links on Peter Thomson Drive or at The Dunes Golf Links on Browns Road.Points of Interest