Hove vs North Brighton
The verdict
Hove is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.45M versus $1.64M in North Brighton. Hove rates higher for transport (92 vs 80). North Brighton rates higher for liveability (82 vs 76). Hove has a shorter estimated CBD commute (31 vs 46 min).
Scores
| Hove | North Brighton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 79 |
| Transport | 92 | 80 |
| Education | 73 | 73 |
| Liveability | 76 | 82 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hove | North Brighton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,189 | 2,665 |
| Median age | 51 | 49 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,479 | $1,772 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.9% | 45.6% |
| Born in Australia | 74.8% | 73.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.5 |
Growth: Hove Stable · North Brighton Stable
Property
| Hove | North Brighton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.45M | $1.64M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 36.2% | 31.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $270 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.4% | 0.7% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Hove | North Brighton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 94 | 75 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 125 | 38 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,606 | 2,514 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hove | North Brighton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,102 | 1,089 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hove · North Brighton
Transport
| Hove | North Brighton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 92 | 80 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 14 | 9 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 31 | 46 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 140 m | 830 m |
Liveability
| Hove | North Brighton | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 3 |
| Parks | 6 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.0 km | 970 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 11.6 km | 11.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 9.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.6 km | 8.1 km |
Population & growth
| Hove | North Brighton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,189 | 2,665 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,315 | 2,770 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,406 | 2,846 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.97% | 0.97% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hove or North Brighton?
Hove and North Brighton have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Hove or North Brighton?
Hove is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.45M versus $1.64M.
Which has better schools, Hove or North Brighton?
Hove has a higher average school ICSEA (Hove 1102 vs North Brighton 1089; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Hove or North Brighton?
Hove has the higher transport score (Hove 92/100 vs North Brighton 80/100).
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