Holden Hill vs Hope Valley
The verdict
Holden Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $860K versus $877K in Hope Valley. Holden Hill rates higher for transport (58 vs 45). Holden Hill is closer to the coast (11.4 km vs 13.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Hope Valley rates higher (91 vs 56/100 in Holden Hill).
Scores
| Holden Hill | Hope Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 59 |
| Transport | 58 | 45 |
| Education | 66 | 57 |
| Liveability | 80 | 75 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Holden Hill | Hope Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,716 | 8,184 |
| Median age | 37 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,363 | $1,270 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.4% | 32.7% |
| Born in Australia | 59.3% | 69.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.3 |
Growth: Holden Hill Moderate Growth · Hope Valley Moderate Growth
Property
| Holden Hill | Hope Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $860K | $877K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 22.4% | 17.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $640 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.6% | 3.5% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Holden Hill | Hope Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 56 | 91 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 269 | 159 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 296 | 110 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,566 | 3,372 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Holden Hill | Hope Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,044 | 1,029 |
See the full school list on each profile: Holden Hill · Hope Valley
Transport
| Holden Hill | Hope Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 58 | 45 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 29 | 39 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 44 | 50 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.6 km | 8.9 km |
Liveability
| Holden Hill | 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 6 |
| Parks | 4 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.4 km | 13.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.8 km | 12.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.4 km | 11.3 km |
Population & growth
| Holden Hill | Hope Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,716 | 8,184 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,873 | 8,529 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,338 | 9,553 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.04% | 1.04% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Holden Hill or Hope Valley?
Hope Valley has the higher residential safety score (Holden Hill 56/100 vs Hope Valley 91/100).
Which is more affordable, Holden Hill or Hope Valley?
Holden Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $860K versus $877K.
Which has better schools, Holden Hill or Hope Valley?
Holden Hill has a higher average school ICSEA (Holden Hill 1044 vs Hope Valley 1029; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Holden Hill or Hope Valley?
Holden Hill has the higher transport score (Holden Hill 58/100 vs Hope Valley 45/100).
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