Brighton vs Hove
The verdict
Hove is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.45M versus $1.49M in Brighton. Hove has a shorter estimated CBD commute (31 vs 33 min). On the separate residential safety score, Hove rates higher (100 vs 87/100 in Brighton).
Scores
| Brighton | Hove | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 81 |
| Transport | 95 | 92 |
| Education | 76 | 73 |
| Liveability | 76 | 76 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Brighton | Hove | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,834 | 3,189 |
| Median age | 49 | 51 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,692 | $1,479 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 51.0% | 46.9% |
| Born in Australia | 73.4% | 74.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.2 |
Growth: Brighton Stable · Hove Stable
Property
| Brighton | Hove | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.49M | $1.45M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 9.1% | 36.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Brighton | Hove | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 87 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 183 | 94 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 104 | 125 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,642 | 3,606 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Brighton | Hove | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,075 | 1,102 |
Transport
| Brighton | Hove | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 92 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 19 | 14 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 33 | 31 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 470 m | 140 m |
Liveability
| Brighton | Hove | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 16 | 0 |
| Parks | 7 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 5 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 900 m | 1.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.3 km | 11.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.2 km | 8.6 km |
Population & growth
| Brighton | Hove | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,834 | 3,189 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,985 | 3,315 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,095 | 3,406 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.97% | 0.97% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Brighton or Hove?
Hove has the higher residential safety score (Brighton 87/100 vs Hove 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Brighton or Hove?
Hove is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.45M versus $1.49M.
Which has better schools, Brighton or Hove?
Hove has a higher average school ICSEA (Brighton 1075 vs Hove 1102; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Brighton or Hove?
Brighton has the higher transport score (Brighton 95/100 vs Hove 92/100).
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