Overall score
Hope Valley
66.2/100
St Agnes
63.2/100
St Agnes for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Hope Valley
66.2/100
St Agnes
63.2/100
Crime rate
Hope Valley
32.9 / 1k
St Agnes
55.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hope Valley
136
St Agnes
127
Population
Hope Valley
8,184
St Agnes
4,233
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Hope Valley | St Agnes |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66.2/100 | 63.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 66.2/100 | 75.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 32.9 / 1k | 55.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 40 | 28 |
| Walkability | 84.0/100 | 82.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 136 | 127 |
| Planning activity | 76 | 40 |
| Population | 8,184 | 4,233 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 5/10 |
Put side by side, Hope Valley is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, and St Agnes is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Hope Valley tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and schools and education options, while St Agnes stands out for housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook.
Hope Valley suits investors more clearly, whereas St Agnes is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.