Eleebana vs Valentine
Valentine (median $1,175,000) is roughly 10% cheaper to buy into than Eleebana ($1,312,500). Over the past year, Eleebana (+6.7%) ran 0.8 percentage points ahead of Valentine (+5.9%) on house-price growth.
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Eleebana and Valentine side by side
| Measure | Eleebana | Valentine |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,312,500 | $1,175,000 |
| Median unit | $343,440 | $316,800 |
| House price change, 12 months | +6.7% | +5.9% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $725/wk | $700/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | 88.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 980 | 988 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,460 | 5,773 |
| Median age | 45 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1143 mm | 1143 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.8°C | 27.8°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Valentine (988) sits above Eleebana (980).
- For buyers
- Valentine is the lower entry point at $1,175,000 median, 10% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Valentine delivers the better gross yield (3.10% vs 2.87%), but Eleebana has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Valentine edges out on average school ICSEA (988 vs 980).
Eleebana vs Valentine: common questions
Is Eleebana or Valentine cheaper to buy in?
Valentine has the lower median house price at $1,175,000, roughly 10% below Eleebana ($1,312,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Eleebana or Valentine?
Over the past 12 months, Eleebana grew +6.7% vs +5.9% in Valentine, a gap of 0.8 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Eleebana or Valentine have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Valentine scores 988 vs 980 in Eleebana. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Eleebana or Valentine?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.10% in Valentine vs 2.87% in Eleebana. 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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