Aberfoyle Park vs Happy Valley
The verdict
Happy Valley is more affordable, with a median house price of $829K versus $873K in Aberfoyle Park. Aberfoyle Park rates higher for education (63 vs 56). Happy Valley is closer to the coast (6.9 km vs 8.6 km).
Scores
| Aberfoyle Park | Happy Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 53 |
| Transport | 49 | 43 |
| Education | 63 | 56 |
| Liveability | 56 | 60 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Aberfoyle Park | Happy Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,234 | 11,420 |
| Median age | 42 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,765 | $1,573 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.0% | 31.0% |
| Born in Australia | 76.0% | 79.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Growth: Aberfoyle Park Stable · Happy Valley —
Property
| Aberfoyle Park | Happy Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $873K | $829K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 20.7% | 14.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.3% | 3.7% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Aberfoyle Park | Happy Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 80 | 44 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 45 | 61 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,065 | 1,778 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Aberfoyle Park | Happy Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 2 |
| Government | 3 | 2 |
| Independent | 3 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,048 | 1,035 |
See the full school list on each profile: Aberfoyle Park · Happy Valley
Transport
| Aberfoyle Park | Happy Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 49 | 43 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 63 | 97 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 59 | 62 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.2 km | 6.4 km |
Liveability
| Aberfoyle Park | Happy Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 6 | 2 |
| Parks | 35 | 26 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 93 | 108 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.6 km | 6.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 15.8 km | 16.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 13.8 km | 14.3 km |
Population & growth
| Aberfoyle Park | Happy Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,234 | 11,420 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,034 | Data not available |
| Projected 2041 | 11,521 | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | -0.45% | Data not available |
Common questions
Which is safer, Aberfoyle Park or Happy Valley?
Aberfoyle Park and Happy Valley have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Aberfoyle Park or Happy Valley?
Happy Valley is more affordable, with a median house price of $829K versus $873K.
Which has better schools, Aberfoyle Park or Happy Valley?
Aberfoyle Park has a higher average school ICSEA (Aberfoyle Park 1048 vs Happy Valley 1035; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Aberfoyle Park or Happy Valley?
Aberfoyle Park has the higher transport score (Aberfoyle Park 49/100 vs Happy Valley 43/100).
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