Suburb profile · Greater Adelaide
Hove has an estimated 3,422 residents, up 7.3% since the 2021 Census, with 6 projects tracked in the area around Hove.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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Conveniently positioned 11.4 kilometres southwest of the Adelaide CBD, the suburb of Hove blends a relaxed coastal environment with an established, highly educated community. AreaSearch's demographic analysis estimates the resident population at approximately 3,422 as of Aug 2026, calculated from annual SA2-level Estimated Resident Population (ERP) counts alongside quarterly national address updates. This marks an expansion of 233 people (7.3%) from the 3,189 residents recorded at the 2021 Census. While population growth continues at a steady pace, the community is characterised by smaller average household sizes, a substantial presence of semi-detached dwellings, strong local educational attainment, and a notably elevated cohort of mature residents aged 75 to 84 and 85 and over, many living in single-person households.
Renowned for its clean, family-friendly beaches, the suburb of Hove provides ideal conditions for swimming, water sports, and seaside recreation.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Conveniently positioned 11.4 kilometres southwest of the Adelaide CBD, the suburb of Hove blends a relaxed coastal environment with an established, highly educated community. AreaSearch's demographic analysis estimates the resident population at approximately 3,422 as of Aug 2026, calculated from annual SA2-level Estimated Resident Population (ERP) counts alongside quarterly national address updates. This marks an expansion of 233 people (7.3%) from the 3,189 residents recorded at the 2021 Census. While population growth continues at a steady pace, the community is characterised by smaller average household sizes, a substantial presence of semi-detached dwellings, strong local educational attainment, and a notably elevated cohort of mature residents aged 75 to 84 and 85 and over, many living in single-person households.
Renowned for its clean, family-friendly beaches, the suburb of Hove provides ideal conditions for swimming, water sports, and seaside recreation.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 2,763 in 2006 and 3,410 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 3,422 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 65 to 74, 13.8%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 26.1%.
Hove ranks in the 94th percentile nationally for employment drivers and the 82nd for education.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Hove is $662 a week, up 3.9% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 16% above Greater Adelaide.
16% above Greater Adelaide on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $550 in 2020, $738 in 2026; Units (dashed orange line): $378 in 2020, $535 in 2026. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $662 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +3.9% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, houses | $738 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +5.2% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $535 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +1.4% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Holdfast Bay | $593 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Holdfast Bay, over 12 months | +5.7% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Adelaide - South | $598 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Adelaide - South, over 12 months | +7.1% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Adelaide | $570 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Adelaide, over 12 months | +6.2% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, SA | $546 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, SA, over 12 months | +6.4% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 15 tracked applications: 9 approved, 4 under assessment, 2 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 6 projects in and around Hove, 3 of them under construction.
Major $259 million expansion and renovation of Westfield Marion shopping centre by Scentre Group. Adding 52 specialty shops and 20 eateries, new ground floor mall, four-level carpark facing Diagonal Road. Expanding from 135,300sqm to 152,200sqm.
Two code amendments rezoning nearly 14 hectares from recreation and horse-related uses to urban neighbourhood zones. It facilitates the transition of former stabling areas into medium to high-density housing, accommodating up to 136 homes with developments up to 8 levels, and mitigating ongoing risks with the movement of horses on public streets.
The Marion Cultural Centre Plaza has been redeveloped to become a vibrant heart for the city, providing a space for community gatherings, celebrations, relaxation, and support for local businesses. The upgrade includes surface treatments, soft landscaping, tree planting, public art installations, and a new pedestrian crossing on Warracowie Way.
An 11-hectare residential development by Peet Limited within the Tonsley Innovation District, aiming to deliver over 850 homes, including terrace homes and apartments. The community offers a convenient, low-maintenance lifestyle with green open spaces and connectivity to Tonsley's amenities.
A mixed-use redevelopment project on 7.5ha of rezoned land includes 150 apartments, 250 townhouses, a supermarket, shops, hospitality outlets, a club-owned tavern, and office space. Joint venture involving SA Jockey Club, Villawood, and Hostplus.
A major infrastructure initiative to remove three high-traffic level crossings on the Glenelg tram line by constructing new elevated tram overpasses at Marion Road, Cross Road, and Morphett Road. The project also included the complete reconstruction of the South Road tram overpass.
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Estimated completion year of the 3 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2026 1, 2027 1, 2028 1. 2 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 15 substantial development applications lodged in and around Hove over the past 5 years, 6 in the last 12 months; 4 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 2, 2022 3, 2023 2, 2024 1, 2025 1, 2026 (to Oct) 6.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 15 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 6 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 6.2 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 70th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 20 | ABS building approvals | 33rd percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 9 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 4 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the suburb of Hove include: River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Project (Construction); North South Corridor (Construction); SA Water Capital Work Delivery Contracts 2024-28 (Construction); SA Housing Trust Maintenance Contracts Review and Service Program (Construction); and Adelaide Level Crossing Removal Planning Program (Approved). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the suburb of Hove spans multiple sectors including Transport & Logistics, Environmental & Disaster Management, and Residential Development.
Infrastructure development activity impacting the suburb of Hove currently ranks below national averages at the 23rd percentile.
On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Hove when compared nationally.
Dwelling approval activity in the suburb of Hove area has seen 41 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The suburb of Hove's current population of 3,422 has been supported by 20 approvals on average over recent years.
The suburb of Hove has seen 6.2 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 7.5 approvals in Greater Adelaide. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 165 people in the suburb of Hove, compared to one for every 122 in Greater Adelaide.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the suburb of Hove's approval levels have been slightly above the yearly average of 20, showing modest growth in recent years.
Over the past five years, the population in the suburb of Hove has grown by approximately 215 people, while 101 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 2.1 people added for each new dwelling approval. This indicates solid population growth supported by housing development activity.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Population growth drivers in Hove are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,422 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +7.3% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 54th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 2,906 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 83rd percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +1.3% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +1.1% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 3,189 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 233 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +1.7% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +1.5% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 1.18 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the suburb of Hove was estimated to be approximately 3,422 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 3,410 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The suburb of Hove has added approximately 233 people and shown a 7.31% increase from the 3,189 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the suburb of Hove is estimated at 2,900 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the suburb of Hove has shown a compound annual growth rate of 1.1% per annum.
Population growth in the suburb of Hove is driven by: Overseas migration (100.0%), Natural increase (0.0%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 100.0% of overall population gains.
Hove ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 35.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 13.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 19.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 39.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 51 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 3.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 9.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 11.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 7.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 9.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 12.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 10.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 13.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 13.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 8.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the suburb of Hove at 51 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 51 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 51 years as at August 2026, Hove is 12 years older than the Greater Adelaide 2021 Census average (39 years) and 13 years older than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the suburb of Hove compared to the Greater Adelaide region is the 75 - 84 group, making up 13.1% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the suburb of Hove compared to the Greater Adelaide region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 7.9% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the suburb of Hove show significant variance compared to Greater Adelaide. The most over-represented age groups are 85+ year-olds (8.1% vs 2.6%) and 75-84 year-olds (13.1% vs 6.7%). The most under-represented age groups are 25-34 year-olds (7.9% vs 14.8%) and 0-4 year-olds (3.1% vs 5.2%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 13.0% of the population in the suburb of Hove as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 35.0% of the population in the suburb of Hove as at August 2026.
The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $56,966 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 40th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $74,381 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $1,479 | 2021 Census, weekly | 34th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $778 | 2021 Census, weekly | 44th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 23.3% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $2,284 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 27.2% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Hove is approximately $61,033. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $56,966.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Hove is approximately $79,692. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $74,381.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Hove is approximately $61,033 compared to $62,352 in Greater Adelaide. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $56,966 and $58,197 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Hove is approximately $79,692 compared to $76,380 in Greater Adelaide. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $74,381 and $71,290 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the suburb of Hove's households (~26.1% / 344 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the suburb of Hove is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 26.1% of households. In comparison, Greater Adelaide's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 31.8% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the suburb of Hove is $1,479/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the suburb of Hove is $2,284/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the suburb of Hove is $778/wk.
The suburb of Hove shows a median taxpayer income of $56,966 and an average of $74,381 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-24. This is higher than average nationally, contrasting with Greater Adelaide's median income of $58,197 and average income of $71,290. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 7.14% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $61,033 (median) and $79,692 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the suburb of Hove is $5,401 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The suburb of Hove's disposable income is $5,401 compared to $5,698 for Greater Adelaide, based on AreaSearch analysis.
The exceptional employment performance in Hove places it among Australia's strongest labour markets.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 1.2% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 58.4% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 1,707 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 3,365 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 1,728 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of March 2026, the suburb of Hove has approximately 1,707 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 1.2%. This very low unemployment rate indicates a tight labour market with strong demand for workers. The area ranks in the top 25% nationally for employment performance, indicating a robust job market.
As of March 2026, the unemployment rate in the suburb of Hove stands at 1.2%, which is 2.6 percentage points below Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.8%. This lower unemployment rate suggests stronger local employment conditions. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the suburb of Hove is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (18.7% of employment), education & training (11.9%), and professional & technical (10.2%). Other significant employers include retail trade and construction.
Over the past year to March 2026, the suburb of Hove has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has fallen. By comparison, Greater Adelaide saw employment increased and its unemployment rate dropped.
The workforce participation rate in the suburb of Hove is 58.4%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This moderate participation rate suggests some residents may face barriers to workforce entry. The local rate trailing the Greater Adelaide average of 66.4%, suggesting potential for increased workforce participation.
The suburb of Hove shows notable specialisation in professional & technical, which employs 10.2% of the local workforce compared to 7.3% across Greater Adelaide. This moderate specialisation indicates some local strength in the sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 1 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The suburb of Hove's employment market shows strong performance nationally, ranking in the top 25% of areas assessed by AreaSearch. This indicates robust employment conditions and economic vitality compared to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 0.5% decline, ranking 22nd out of 37 regions nationally.
Hove shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 22.4% | 2021 Census | 69th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 7.7% | 2021 Census | 67th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 34.1% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 18.2% | 2021 Census | 30th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 4.0% | 2021 Census | 84th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 13.1% | 2021 Census | 93rd percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 34.6% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 25.3% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 5.8% | 2021 Census | 68th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 8.8% | 2021 Census | 25th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 6.7% | 2021 Census | 23rd percentile nationally |
34.1% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Hove have university qualifications, compared to 28.9% in Greater Adelaide.
34.6% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Hove have no formal qualifications, compared to 39.0% in Greater Adelaide.
The suburb of Hove ranks in the 82th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the suburb of Hove are: Bachelor Degree (22.4%), Certificate (18.2%), Advanced Diploma (13.1%).
25.3% of the population in the suburb of Hove is currently engaged in formal education, including 8.8% in primary school, 6.7% in secondary school, 5.8% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the suburb of Hove is 1103, indicating above-average socio-educational advantage compared to the national average of 1000.
There are 1 schools within the suburb of Hove, with a combined enrollment of approximately 417 students.
The suburb of Hove includes 1 primary school.
Hove features high concentrations of lone person households but relatively few family households, with a smaller average household size than Greater Adelaide.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.2 people | 2021 Census | 19th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 36.5% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 25.2% | 2021 Census | 32nd percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 27.3% | 2021 Census | 53rd percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 8.0% | 2021 Census | 19th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 2.3% | 2021 Census | 35th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 1,319 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 1,415 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 61.2% | 2021 Census | 13th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.7 per family | 2021 Census | 61st percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the suburb of Hove had 1,319 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 7.3% to an estimated 1,415 households today.
The average household size in the suburb of Hove is 2.2 people. This compares to 2.5 in Greater Adelaide and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 61.2% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (36.5%), group households (2.3%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 807 family households, couples with children account for 25.2% of all households, couples without children at home 27.3%, and single parent families 8.0%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Adelaide, the suburb of Hove shows distinct household patterns. Lone person households are notably over-represented at 36.5% (versus 27.7% in Greater Adelaide). Conversely, family households are under-represented at 61.2% compared to 68.6% in Greater Adelaide. This higher proportion of single-person households drives demand for smaller dwellings and different community services.
Families in the suburb of Hove have an average of 1.7 children, slightly above the Greater Adelaide average of 1.5. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 49.8% of the adult population are currently married, while 27.6% have never married. This compares to 45.7% married and 36.4% never married across Greater Adelaide.
Single-person households represent 36.5% of all households in the suburb of Hove, higher than the average for Greater Adelaide of 27.7%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 2.3% of households, below the Greater Adelaide average of 3.7%. This lower rate suggests less student or young professional shared accommodation.
In terms of cultural diversity, Hove records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 22.7% | 2021 Census | 48th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 8.5% | 2021 Census | 37th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 91.5% | 2021 Census | 62nd percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 92.2% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 77.3% | 2021 Census | 51st percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 0.3% | 2021 Census | 11th percentile nationally |
Hove was found to be roughly in line with the national average in terms of cultural diversity, with 77.3% of its population born in Australia, 92.2% being citizens, and 91.5% speaking English only at home.
Christianity is the most commonly reported religion in Hove, at 47.8% of people, although more residents (49.0%) reported no religion. Christianity accounts for 42.4% across Greater Adelaide.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Hove are English, comprising 34.3% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Adelaide's 27.8%, Australian, comprising 26.8% of the population, and Irish, comprising 8.4% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: German is notably overrepresented at 4.8% of Hove (vs 5.1% across Greater Adelaide), Polish at 0.8% (vs 1.0%) and Serbian at 0.3% (vs 0.4%).
22.7% of the suburb of Hove population was born overseas, compared to 28.7% across Greater Adelaide.
8.5% of the population in the suburb of Hove speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 22.2% in Greater Adelaide.
0.3% of the suburb of Hove population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.2% in Greater Adelaide.
92.2% of the suburb of Hove population holds citizenship, compared to 86.3% in Greater Adelaide.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Hove displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 24.2% | 2021 Census | 39th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 42.4% | 2021 Census | 76th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 60.1% | 2021 Census | 18th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,991 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 60th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 33.4% | 2021 Census | 44th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 28.9% | 2021 Census | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $328 | 2021 Census, weekly | 34th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 22.2% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 65th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 31.1% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 92nd percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.7 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 23rd percentile nationally |
In the suburb of Hove, 42.4% of homes are owned outright, 33.4% are owned with a mortgage, and 24.2% are rented.
According to the latest data, 60.1% of dwellings in the suburb of Hove are houses.
In the suburb of Hove, 10.1% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 28.9% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the suburb of Hove stands at 42.4%, compared to 32.1% in Greater Adelaide.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the suburb of Hove is $1,991, compared to $1,562 in Greater Adelaide.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the suburb of Hove is $1,008, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the suburb of Hove, households with mortgages typically spend 31.1% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 22.2% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the suburb of Hove is 0.7, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the suburb of Hove shows mortgage holders spending 31.1% of income on repayments (vs 23.3% in Greater Adelaide), while renters spend 22.2% of income on rent (vs 20.7% in Greater Adelaide).
The dwelling mix in the suburb of Hove consists of 60.1% detached houses, 28.9% semi-detached dwellings, 10.1% apartments, and 1.0% other dwelling types.
Housing in Hove consumes approximately 15.8% of median household income ($6,404 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Hove show attached dwellings contributing 25% of approvals compared to 40% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 75% of applications versus 60% of current dwellings. This suggests development patterns consistent with existing housing mix. Housing density growth is around the national average.
Health performance in Hove is lower than the national average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 54.8% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 58th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 60.9% | 2021 Census | 12th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 9.8% | 2021 Census | 96th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 76.6% | 2021 Census | 53rd percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 1.3% | 2021 Census | 51st percentile nationally |
Around 54.8% of people in the suburb of Hove are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 53.3% in Greater Adelaide.
In the suburb of Hove, 9.8% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 6.6% of people in Greater Adelaide require similar assistance.
7.1% of people in the suburb of Hove are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 7.7% of the population across Greater Adelaide is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 3.7% of the suburb of Hove population, while in Greater Adelaide, 4.8% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
6.1% of people in the suburb of Hove have heart disease. Across Greater Adelaide,3.8% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the suburb of Hove, 54.8% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Adelaide sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 53.3%.
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 61 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 61st percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 16 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 17th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 972 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 34th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 246 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 14 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.1 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 16.0% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 16 public transport stops within the suburb of Hove.
The suburb of Hove has 972 weekly trips across 14 routes, averaging 138 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 231 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 325 m away and the nearest school 459 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 16 stops nearby, 972 weekly trips, access rating 61 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 67 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 67th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 325 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 459 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 481 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 491 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest fitness centre | 507 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 536 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 555 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 596 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 1.8 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 1.9 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 4.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There are 3 long day care centres with 275 places in Hove, about 0.5 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
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On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Hove when compared nationally.
Hove has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 23rd percentile nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Median rent in Hove is $662 a week, +3.9% over 12 months to Jun 2026.
Population growth drivers in Hove are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends.
Hove ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide.
The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis.
The exceptional employment performance in Hove places it among Australia's strongest labour markets.
Hove shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators.
Hove features high concentrations of lone person households but relatively few family households, with a smaller average household size than Greater Adelaide.
In terms of cultural diversity, Hove records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
Hove displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
Health performance in Hove is lower than the national average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts.
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Hove has an estimated 3,422 residents, up 7.3% since the 2021 Census, with 6 projects tracked in the area around Hove.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Hove.
Data currency
Refreshed . Rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026 and taxable income FY 2024. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 15 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL40612). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries (suburb-style geography). SAL represents commonly-known suburb names used in addresses, while Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census and statistical reporting. Even when sharing the same name, SAL and SA2 boundaries often cover different geographic areas with different populations.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, infrastructure projects, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Hove from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Hove with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
