Floraville vs Valentine
The verdict
Floraville is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.26M versus $1.34M in Valentine. Floraville rates higher for liveability (70 vs 63). Valentine rates higher for transport (45 vs 34). Floraville is closer to the coast (3.5 km vs 4.5 km).
Scores
| Floraville | Valentine | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 55 |
| Transport | 34 | 45 |
| Education | 54 | 57 |
| Liveability | 70 | 63 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Floraville | Valentine | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,814 | 5,773 |
| Median age | 40 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,128 | $2,159 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.7% | 39.8% |
| Born in Australia | 89.5% | 86.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.7 |
Growth: Floraville Stable · Valentine Stable
Property
| Floraville | Valentine | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.26M | $1.34M |
| Median unit price | $711K | $900K |
| House price YoY | 1.2% | 31.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 49 | 48 |
Median price history
Safety
| Floraville | Valentine | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 93 | 96 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 110 | 121 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 165 | 121 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 55 | 191 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,985 | 1,905 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Floraville | Valentine | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,026 | 1,071 |
See the full school list on each profile: Floraville · Valentine
Transport
| Floraville | Valentine | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 34 | 45 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 12 | 71 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.1 km | 6.0 km |
Liveability
| Floraville | Valentine | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.5 km | 4.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 104.7 km | 103.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.2 km | 5.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.0 km | 1.1 km |
Population & growth
| Floraville | Valentine | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,814 | 5,773 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,815 | 5,791 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,916 | 5,947 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.01% | 0.08% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Floraville or Valentine?
Valentine has the higher residential safety score (Floraville 93/100 vs Valentine 96/100).
Which is more affordable, Floraville or Valentine?
Floraville is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.26M versus $1.34M.
Which has better schools, Floraville or Valentine?
Valentine has a higher average school ICSEA (Floraville 1026 vs Valentine 1071; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Floraville or Valentine?
Valentine has the higher transport score (Floraville 34/100 vs Valentine 45/100).
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