Hope Valley vs Modbury.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $940,000 and $900,000.
Modbury (median $900,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Hope Valley ($940,000). Over the past year, Hope Valley (+17.5%) ran 0.2 percentage points ahead of Modbury (+17.3%) on house-price growth.
Modbury scores higher on walkability (32/100 vs 74/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hope Valley (1038) sits above Modbury (1021).
For buyers
Modbury is the lower entry point at $900,000 median, 4% 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: Modbury delivers the better gross yield (3.76% vs 3.54%), but Hope Valley 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
Hope Valley edges out on average school ICSEA (1038 vs 1021).
Common questions
Is Hope Valley or Modbury cheaper to buy in?
Modbury has the lower median house price at $900,000, roughly 4% below Hope Valley ($940,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Hope Valley or Modbury?
Over the past 12 months, Hope Valley grew +17.5% vs +17.3% in Modbury, a gap of 0.2 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 Hope Valley or Modbury have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hope Valley scores 1038 vs 1021 in Modbury. 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, Hope Valley or Modbury?
Modbury scores 74/100 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, Hope Valley or Modbury?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.76% in Modbury vs 3.54% in Hope Valley. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Lifestyle & Demographics
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Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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