Highbury vs Hope Valley
The verdict
Hope Valley is more affordable, with a median house price of $877K versus $1.02M in Highbury. Highbury rates higher for education (67 vs 57). Hope Valley rates higher for liveability (75 vs 57). Hope Valley is closer to the coast (13.1 km vs 14.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Highbury rates higher (100 vs 91/100 in Hope Valley).
Scores
| Highbury | Hope Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 59 |
| Transport | 44 | 45 |
| Education | 67 | 57 |
| Liveability | 57 | 75 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Highbury | Hope Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,956 | 8,184 |
| Median age | 41 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,038 | $1,270 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.0% | 32.7% |
| Born in Australia | 74.8% | 69.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.3 |
Growth: Highbury Moderate Growth · Hope Valley Moderate Growth
Property
| Highbury | Hope Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.02M | $877K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 39.4% | 17.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $725 | $640 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.2% | 3.5% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Highbury | Hope Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 91 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 101 | 159 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 86 | 110 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,257 | 3,372 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Highbury | Hope Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,058 | 1,029 |
See the full school list on each profile: Highbury · Hope Valley
Transport
| Highbury | Hope Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 44 | 45 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 28 | 39 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 50 | 50 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 10.3 km | 8.9 km |
Liveability
| Highbury | Hope 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 | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 6 |
| Parks | 6 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | 5 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 14.4 km | 13.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.7 km | 12.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.6 km | 11.3 km |
Population & growth
| Highbury | Hope Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,956 | 8,184 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,371 | 8,529 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,991 | 9,553 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.46% | 1.04% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Highbury or Hope Valley?
Highbury has the higher residential safety score (Highbury 100/100 vs Hope Valley 91/100).
Which is more affordable, Highbury or Hope Valley?
Hope Valley is more affordable, with a median house price of $877K versus $1.02M.
Which has better schools, Highbury or Hope Valley?
Highbury has a higher average school ICSEA (Highbury 1058 vs Hope Valley 1029; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Highbury or Hope Valley?
Hope Valley has the higher transport score (Highbury 44/100 vs Hope Valley 45/100).
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