Hove vs Somerton Park
The verdict
Hove is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.45M versus $2.33M in Somerton Park. Hove rates higher for transport (92 vs 81). Somerton Park rates higher for liveability (84 vs 76). Hove has a shorter estimated CBD commute (31 vs 44 min). On the separate residential safety score, Hove rates higher (100 vs 83/100 in Somerton Park).
Scores
| Hove | Somerton Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 80 |
| Transport | 92 | 81 |
| Education | 73 | 75 |
| Liveability | 76 | 84 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hove | Somerton Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,189 | 5,811 |
| Median age | 51 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,479 | $1,633 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.9% | 48.6% |
| Born in Australia | 74.8% | 78.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.2 |
Growth: Hove Stable · Somerton Park Stable
Property
| Hove | Somerton Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.45M | $2.33M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 36.2% | 14.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Hove | Somerton Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 94 | 189 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 125 | 138 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,606 | 2,375 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hove | Somerton Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,102 | 1,078 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hove · Somerton Park
Transport
| Hove | Somerton Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 92 | 81 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 14 | 29 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 31 | 44 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 140 m | 1.8 km |
Liveability
| Hove | Somerton Park | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 3 |
| Parks | 6 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.0 km | 1.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 11.6 km | 10.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 8.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.6 km | 7.4 km |
Population & growth
| Hove | Somerton Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,189 | 5,811 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,315 | 6,113 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,406 | 6,212 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.97% | 1.27% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hove or Somerton Park?
Hove has the higher residential safety score (Hove 100/100 vs Somerton Park 83/100).
Which is more affordable, Hove or Somerton Park?
Hove is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.45M versus $2.33M.
Which has better schools, Hove or Somerton Park?
Hove has a higher average school ICSEA (Hove 1102 vs Somerton Park 1078; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Hove or Somerton Park?
Hove has the higher transport score (Hove 92/100 vs Somerton Park 81/100).
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