Fortitude Valley vs Spring Hill
Fortitude Valley (median $378,000) is roughly 76% cheaper to buy into than Spring Hill ($1,600,000).
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| Measure | Fortitude Valley | Spring Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $378,000 | $1,600,000 |
| Median unit | $500,000 | $476,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $420/wk | $450/wk |
| Unit rent | $760/wk | $730/wk |
| Owner occupied | 18.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 81.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1112 | 1115 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 100 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 9,708 | – |
| Median age | 31 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1007 mm | 1007 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.0°C | 30.0°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 Spring Hill (1115) sits above Fortitude Valley (1112).
- For buyers
- Fortitude Valley is the lower entry point at $378,000 median, 76% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Fortitude Valley offers the higher gross rental yield (5.78% vs 1.46%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Spring Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (1115 vs 1112).
Fortitude Valley vs Spring Hill: common questions
Is Fortitude Valley or Spring Hill cheaper to buy in?
Fortitude Valley has the lower median house price at $378,000, roughly 76% below Spring Hill ($1,600,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Fortitude Valley or Spring Hill have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Spring Hill scores 1115 vs 1112 in Fortitude 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Fortitude Valley or Spring Hill?
Gross rental yield on houses is 5.78% in Fortitude Valley vs 1.46% in Spring Hill. 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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