Valentine vs Eleebana.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,175,000 and $1,312,500. Valentine edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
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.
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).
Common questions
Is Valentine or Eleebana 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, Valentine or Eleebana?
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 Valentine or Eleebana 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, Valentine or Eleebana?
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.
The numbers behind the take
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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