Hope Valley vs St Agnes
The verdict
St Agnes is more affordable, with a median house price of $828K versus $877K in Hope Valley. St Agnes rates higher for transport (50 vs 45). Hope Valley has a shorter estimated CBD commute (50 vs 56 min). On the separate residential safety score, Hope Valley rates higher (91 vs 70/100 in St Agnes).
Scores
| Hope Valley | St Agnes | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 61 |
| Transport | 45 | 50 |
| Education | 57 | 56 |
| Liveability | 75 | 77 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hope Valley | St Agnes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,184 | 4,233 |
| Median age | 46 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,270 | $1,557 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.7% | 34.3% |
| Born in Australia | 69.5% | 73.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.4 |
Growth: Hope Valley Moderate Growth · St Agnes Moderate Growth
Property
| Hope Valley | St Agnes | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $877K | $828K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 17.5% | 10.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $640 | $630 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.5% | 3.9% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Hope Valley | St Agnes | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 91 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 159 | 283 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 110 | 24 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,372 | 5,528 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hope Valley | St Agnes | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,029 | 1,042 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hope Valley · St Agnes
Transport
| Hope Valley | St Agnes | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 45 | 50 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 39 | 28 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 50 | 56 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 8.9 km | 9.0 km |
Liveability
| Hope Valley | St Agnes | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 6 | 2 |
| Parks | 9 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 6 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.1 km | 14.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.7 km | 14.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.3 km | 10.2 km |
Population & growth
| Hope Valley | St Agnes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,184 | 4,233 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,529 | 4,325 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,553 | 5,019 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.04% | 0.54% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hope Valley or St Agnes?
Hope Valley has the higher residential safety score (Hope Valley 91/100 vs St Agnes 70/100).
Which is more affordable, Hope Valley or St Agnes?
St Agnes is more affordable, with a median house price of $828K versus $877K.
Which has better schools, Hope Valley or St Agnes?
St Agnes has a higher average school ICSEA (Hope Valley 1029 vs St Agnes 1042; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Hope Valley or St Agnes?
St Agnes has the higher transport score (Hope Valley 45/100 vs St Agnes 50/100).
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