Overall score
Hope Valley
57.9/100
St Agnes
55.8/100
St Agnes for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Hope Valley
57.9/100
St Agnes
55.8/100
Crime rate
Hope Valley
24.7 / 1k
St Agnes
50.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hope Valley
144
St Agnes
142
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 | 57.9/100 | 55.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 75.7/100 | 70.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.7 / 1k | 50.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 40 | 28 |
| Walkability | 84.0/100 | 86.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 144 | 142 |
| Planning activity | 90 | 48 |
| Green cover | 4.4% | 11.6% |
| 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, schools and education options, and public transport access, while St Agnes stands out for housing affordability, walkability, and tree cover and green space.
Hope Valley suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas St Agnes is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.