Dernancourt vs Hope Valley
Hope Valley (median $928,750) is roughly 21% cheaper to buy into than Dernancourt ($1,182,500).
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Dernancourt and Hope Valley side by side
| Measure | Dernancourt | Hope Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,182,500 | $928,750 |
| Median unit | $261,360 | $240,480 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +7.9% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $685/wk | $607/wk |
| Unit rent | $575/wk | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1042 | 1038 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 34 | 32 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,063 | 8,184 |
| Median age | 43 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 578 mm | 578 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 29.8°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
Dernancourt scores higher on walkability (34/100 vs 32/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dernancourt (1042) sits above Hope Valley (1038). Dernancourt skews owner-occupied (79%), Hope Valley runs more rental-dense (66% owner).
- For buyers
- Hope Valley is the lower entry point at $928,750 median, 21% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Hope Valley offers the higher gross rental yield (3.40% vs 3.01%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Dernancourt edges out on average school ICSEA (1042 vs 1038). Dernancourt also has a higher family-household share (76% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Dernancourt vs Hope Valley: common questions
Is Dernancourt or Hope Valley cheaper to buy in?
Hope Valley has the lower median house price at $928,750, roughly 21% below Dernancourt ($1,182,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Dernancourt or Hope Valley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dernancourt scores 1042 vs 1038 in Hope Valley. 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, Dernancourt or Hope Valley?
Dernancourt scores 34/100 on walkability vs 32/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Dernancourt or Hope Valley?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.40% in Hope Valley vs 3.01% in Dernancourt. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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