St Agnes vs Hope Valley
St Agnes (median $905,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Hope Valley ($928,750). Over the past year, St Agnes (+11.7%) ran 3.8 percentage points ahead of Hope Valley (+7.9%) on house-price growth.
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St Agnes and Hope Valley side by side
| Measure | St Agnes | Hope Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $905,000 | $928,750 |
| Median unit | $237,600 | $240,480 |
| House price change, 12 months | +11.7% | +7.9% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $607/wk |
| Unit rent | $602/wk | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | 17.0% | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1036 | 1038 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 32 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,233 | 8,184 |
| Median age | 44 | 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
Hope Valley scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 32/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hope Valley (1038) sits above St Agnes (1036). St Agnes skews owner-occupied (82%), Hope Valley runs more rental-dense (66% owner).
- For buyers
- St Agnes is the lower entry point at $905,000 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- St Agnes carries both higher gross yield (3.73% vs 3.40%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Hope Valley edges out on average school ICSEA (1038 vs 1036).
St Agnes vs Hope Valley: common questions
Is St Agnes or Hope Valley cheaper to buy in?
St Agnes has the lower median house price at $905,000, roughly 3% below Hope Valley ($928,750). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, St Agnes or Hope Valley?
Over the past 12 months, St Agnes grew +11.7% vs +7.9% in Hope Valley, a gap of 3.8 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 St Agnes or Hope Valley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hope Valley scores 1038 vs 1036 in St Agnes. 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, St Agnes or Hope Valley?
Hope Valley scores 32/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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, St Agnes or Hope Valley?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.73% in St Agnes vs 3.40% 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.
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