Hovea vs Swan View
The verdict
Hovea rates higher for education (59 vs 45). Swan View rates higher for liveability (69 vs 17). Swan View is closer to the coast (28.0 km vs 32.2 km).
Scores
HoveaSwan View
| Hovea | Swan View | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 58 |
| Transport | 24 | 59 |
| Education | 59 | 45 |
| Liveability | 17 | 69 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hovea | Swan View | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 713 | 7,889 |
| Median age | 51 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,534 | $1,403 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.6% | 22.6% |
| Born in Australia | 67.5% | 70.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.4 |
Growth: Hovea Stable · Swan View Moderate Growth
Property
| Hovea | Swan View | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Swan View | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 73 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 281 | 317 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 140 | 152 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 982 | 1,014 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hovea | Swan View | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 900 |
Transport
| Hovea | Swan View | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 24 | 59 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 12 | 77 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 84 | 71 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 9.1 km | 4.8 km |
Liveability
| Hovea | Swan View | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 0 | 22 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 31 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 32.2 km | 28.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 23.9 km | 19.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.6 km | 4.3 km |
Population & growth
| Hovea | Swan View | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 713 | 7,889 |
| Estimated 2025 | 751 | 8,715 |
| Projected 2041 | 769 | 9,526 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.31% | 2.52% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hovea or Swan View?
Hovea has the higher residential safety score (Hovea 73/100 vs Swan View 70/100).
Which has better public transport, Hovea or Swan View?
Swan View has the higher transport score (Hovea 24/100 vs Swan View 59/100).
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