Glen Forrest vs Hovea
The verdict
Glen Forrest rates higher for liveability (30 vs 17). Glen Forrest has a shorter estimated CBD commute (83 vs 84 min).
Scores
Glen ForrestHovea
| Glen Forrest | Hovea | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 32 |
| Transport | 28 | 24 |
| Education | 60 | 59 |
| Liveability | 30 | 17 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Glen Forrest | Hovea | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,789 | 713 |
| Median age | 45 | 51 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,103 | $2,534 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.7% | 41.6% |
| Born in Australia | 70.7% | 67.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.7 |
Growth: Glen Forrest Stable · Hovea Stable
Property
| Glen Forrest | Hovea | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Glen Forrest | Hovea | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 73 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 323 | 281 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 143 | 140 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,004 | 982 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Glen Forrest | Hovea | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,087 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Glen Forrest · Hovea
Transport
| Glen Forrest | Hovea | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 28 | 24 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 35 | 12 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 83 | 84 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 10.2 km | 9.1 km |
Liveability
| Glen Forrest | Hovea | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 3 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 33.0 km | 32.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 23.6 km | 23.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.6 km | 8.6 km |
Population & growth
| Glen Forrest | Hovea | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,789 | 713 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,937 | 751 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,009 | 769 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.30% | 1.31% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Glen Forrest or Hovea?
Hovea has the higher residential safety score (Glen Forrest 70/100 vs Hovea 73/100).
Which has better public transport, Glen Forrest or Hovea?
Glen Forrest has the higher transport score (Glen Forrest 28/100 vs Hovea 24/100).
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