Hove
SA 5048 · Holdfast Bay
3,189 (2021) → 3,315 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Hove is a stable suburb in Holdfast Bay, SA 5048, about 12km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $1.45M is around the same as the SA average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 92/100, and is right by the coast. Hove has an overall score of 81/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 5048 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (8.65%), India (1%), Scotland (0.85%), USA (0.78%), China (0.75%)
Top languages: Persian ED (0.69%), Mandarin (0.6%), Portuguese (0.56%), Greek (0.47%), French (0.38%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: SA Police / OCSAR (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1069 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- McAuley Community SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1099
Nearby (within 10km)
- Brighton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.6kmICSEA 1077
- Brighton Secondary SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1071
- Paringa Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1101
- Christ the King SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1079
- Warradale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1032
- Sacred Heart College - Marcellin CampusCombined · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1083
- Stella Maris Parish SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1086
- Darlington Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 964
- Seacliff Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1094
- Westminster SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.9kmICSEA 1139
- Glenelg Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1078
- Seaview High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1038
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for SA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Hove
Is Hove safe?
Hove has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 3,606 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Hove?
In Hove, the median house price is $1.45M. Median weekly house rent is $700.
How far is Hove from Adelaide CBD?
Hove is about 11.6 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 31 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Hove?
Hove has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1099 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Hove?
Hove has a transport score of 92/100, including 1 train station and 14 bus stops.