Hope Vale, QLD 4895 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Hope Vale is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4895, home to 1,004 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Douglas local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 1587 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,004
- Median age
- 29 years
- Median household income
- $827 /week
- Median personal income
- $390 /week
- Median family income
- $879 /week
- Average household size
- 3.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.1
- Local government area
- Hope Vale
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Queensland - Outback
- Remoteness classification
- Very Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Leichhardt
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $120 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $975
- Rent share of household income
- 15%
Schools
- Cape York Aboriginal Australian Academy
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 library
- 1 supermarket
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 97.0% of the 237 resolvable premises in Hope Vale. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Fixed Wireless: 3.0%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 97.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 257 across the Hope Vale LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 40% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 103 violent offences, 56 break-ins, 40 property damage.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hope Vale?
Hope Vale (QLD 4895) had 1,004 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 29. It sits within the Hope Vale local government area.
What is the median rent in Hope Vale?
The median advertised rent in Hope Vale is $120/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Hope Vale?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Hope Vale covering government sectors. Nearest include: Cape York Aboriginal Australian Academy (0.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Hope Vale?
Hope Vale is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (97% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Hope Vale?
Across the surrounding area, 257 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were violent (103), break-ins (56), property damage (40). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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