Flagstaff Hill vs Happy Valley
The verdict
Happy Valley is more affordable, with a median house price of $829K versus $1.01M in Flagstaff Hill. Flagstaff Hill rates higher for education (70 vs 56). Happy Valley rates higher for liveability (60 vs 52). Flagstaff Hill has a shorter estimated CBD commute (52 vs 62 min).
Scores
| Flagstaff Hill | Happy Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 53 |
| Transport | 56 | 43 |
| Education | 70 | 56 |
| Liveability | 52 | 60 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Flagstaff Hill | Happy Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,184 | 11,420 |
| Median age | 43 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,080 | $1,573 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 43.5% | 31.0% |
| Born in Australia | 70.5% | 79.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.5 |
Growth: Flagstaff Hill Moderate Growth · Happy Valley —
Property
| Flagstaff Hill | Happy Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.01M | $829K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 20.0% | 14.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Flagstaff Hill | Happy Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 20 | 44 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 61 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 933 | 1,778 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Flagstaff Hill | Happy Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,072 | 1,035 |
See the full school list on each profile: Flagstaff Hill · Happy Valley
Transport
| Flagstaff Hill | Happy Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 56 | 43 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 40 | 97 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 52 | 62 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.2 km | 6.4 km |
Liveability
| Flagstaff Hill | 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 2 |
| Parks | 30 | 26 |
| Playgrounds | 13 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | 108 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.6 km | 6.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.5 km | 16.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.3 km | 14.3 km |
Population & growth
| Flagstaff Hill | Happy Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,184 | 11,420 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,664 | Data not available |
| Projected 2041 | 11,425 | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.16% | Data not available |
Common questions
Which is safer, Flagstaff Hill or Happy Valley?
Flagstaff Hill and Happy Valley have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Flagstaff Hill or Happy Valley?
Happy Valley is more affordable, with a median house price of $829K versus $1.01M.
Which has better schools, Flagstaff Hill or Happy Valley?
Flagstaff Hill has a higher average school ICSEA (Flagstaff Hill 1072 vs Happy Valley 1035; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Flagstaff Hill or Happy Valley?
Flagstaff Hill has the higher transport score (Flagstaff Hill 56/100 vs Happy Valley 43/100).
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