Hovea vs Parkerville
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The verdict
Hovea rates higher for education (59 vs 54). Parkerville rates higher for liveability (22 vs 17). Hovea is closer to the coast (32.2 km vs 35.7 km).
Scores
HoveaParkerville
| Hovea | Parkerville | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 32 |
| Transport | 24 | 23 |
| Education | 59 | 54 |
| Liveability | 17 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hovea | Parkerville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 713 | 2,432 |
| Median age | 51 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,534 | $2,383 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.6% | 33.8% |
| Born in Australia | 67.5% | 75.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.9 |
Growth: Hovea Stable · Parkerville Moderate Growth
Property
| Hovea | Parkerville | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Hovea | Parkerville | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 73 | 69 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 281 | 329 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 140 | 164 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 982 | 1,028 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hovea | Parkerville | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,051 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hovea · Parkerville
Transport
| Hovea | Parkerville | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 24 | 23 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 12 | 20 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 84 | 94 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 9.1 km | 12.6 km |
Liveability
| Hovea | Parkerville | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 0 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 32.2 km | 35.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 23.9 km | 27.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.6 km | 12.1 km |
Population & growth
| Hovea | Parkerville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 713 | 2,432 |
| Estimated 2025 | 751 | 2,570 |
| Projected 2041 | 769 | 2,986 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.31% | 1.39% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hovea or Parkerville?
Hovea has the higher residential safety score (Hovea 73/100 vs Parkerville 69/100).
Which has better public transport, Hovea or Parkerville?
Hovea has the higher transport score (Hovea 24/100 vs Parkerville 23/100).
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