Hope Valley
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Hope Valley, SA 5090.
About Hope Valley
Welcome to Hope Valley
Hope Valley sits in Adelaide's north-eastern suburbs, roughly 14 kilometres from the CBD, tucked among the rolling foothills that give this pocket of South Australia its leafy, established feel. Bordered by Modbury, Highbury, Holden Hill, Modbury North and Ridgehaven, it's the kind of suburb that quietly does its job well, offering settled streets, reserve-lined walking tracks and easy access to the major shopping and transport hubs of the wider Tea Tree Gully corridor without the price tag of the inner city.
With a population of 8,184 and a median age of 46, Hope Valley skews towards families who've put down roots and downsizers who value the mix of space and convenience. It's a suburb that suits people looking for a quieter, established address with larger blocks and reserve access, while still being close enough to Modbury's shopping and services for everyday life.
Lifestyle & dining
Hope Valley's day-to-day rhythm is more neighbourhood park and reserve walk than café strip, and that's very much the appeal. The suburb backs onto the Hope Valley Reservoir and surrounding reserve land, giving residents a genuine outdoor lifestyle on their doorstep, while nearby Modbury and Modbury North pick up the slack for cafés, takeaway and casual dining options. It's an easy drive to the restaurants and bars around Tea Tree Plaza for anyone after a bigger night out.
Shopping
For daily shopping needs, Hope Valley residents lean on the retail strips in neighbouring Modbury and Highbury, with the major Westfield Tea Tree Plaza a short drive away for full-scale shopping, cinemas and dining. This proximity to a major regional centre, without living inside its footprint, is one of the practical draws of the suburb.
Getting around
Hope Valley is well served by bus routes connecting through to Modbury and on to the Tea Tree Plaza interchange, from where O-Bahn services provide a fast run into the Adelaide CBD. Main roads through the area make for a straightforward drive into the city or out towards the Adelaide Hills, and the suburb's position among Modbury North, Highbury and Ridgehaven means arterial routes are never far away.
Schools & families
Families are well catered for locally, with Modbury South Primary School and Highbury Primary School serving the immediate area, Torrens Valley Christian School offering a private schooling option nearby, and Modbury Special School providing dedicated support services. The mix of educational options, combined with the suburb's larger blocks and reserve access, is part of why Hope Valley has long appealed to families wanting room to grow.
Parks & recreation
The standout feature here is the Hope Valley Reservoir and its surrounding reserve, a popular spot for walking, cycling and simply getting outdoors without leaving the suburb. Combined with smaller local parks scattered through the residential streets, it gives Hope Valley a genuinely green character that's increasingly hard to find this close to Adelaide's north-eastern retail hubs.
The property market
Hope Valley's property market centres firmly on houses, which make up 78% of current listings, followed by land at 16%, with apartments/units and townhouses making up a small remainder at 4% and 2% respectively. The median house price sits at $868,000, following recent growth of 12.9%, a sign of solid ongoing demand for the suburb's established housing stock and larger blocks. Renters are looking at a median of $605 per week, reflecting steady interest from tenants wanting the space and lifestyle Hope Valley offers without inner-city pricing.
Market snapshot
Hope Valley property market
Median sale price
$868k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$605
per week
Gross rental yield
3.6%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$528k
Median
$868k
Premium
$1.11m
Days on market
52
Auction clearance
58%
Sold this year
62
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +13.1% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Hope Valley by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Hope Valley, SA 5090.
Population
8,184
residents (2021)
Median age
46
years
Household income
$1,270
median, per week
Median rent
$320
per week
Median mortgage
$1,517
per month
Mortgage / income
28%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Hope Valley
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Hope Valley
$1.04m
1 Berri Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.16m
30 John Ramsay Circuit
Sold ~July 2026
$1.11m
41 Kennington Road
Sold ~July 2026
$800k
11 Tolley Road
Sold ~July 2026
$521k
2/3 Tarana Road
Sold ~July 2026
$985k
24A Berri Road
Sold ~July 2026
$792k
1/52 Valley Road
Sold ~July 2026
$910k
5 Ascham Road
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Hope Valley suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Hope Valley?
The median house price in Hope Valley, SA is $868k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 12.9%.
How much is rent in Hope Valley?
The median weekly rent in Hope Valley is around $605 per week.
Is Hope Valley a good place to live?
Hope Valley is a residential suburb in Adelaide's northern suburbs, characterised by tree-lined streets and established family homes. Hope Valley is an established residential suburb in SA, with a population of around 8,184 and 4 schools in the area.
What is the population of Hope Valley?
Hope Valley has a population of 8,184 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 46.
What schools are in Hope Valley?
There are 4 schools in or near Hope Valley, including Modbury Special School, Torrens Valley Christian School and Highbury Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Hope Valley?
Properties in Hope Valley take around 52 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 58%.
How much do you need to buy in Hope Valley?
Entry-level properties in Hope Valley start around $528k, while premium homes reach $1.11m.
What suburbs are near Hope Valley?
Suburbs near Hope Valley include Modbury, Highbury, Holden Hill, Modbury North and Ridgehaven.
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