Hove

Hove is an older community where the typical resident is 51, far older than the South Australian typical age of 41. Seniors make up 33.6% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%.

Many residents were born overseas, with 21.9% born outside Australia, though this is slightly lower than the state average. English (46.3%) and Australian (36.2%) are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 88.6% of the community. While 8.3% of people use another language at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Nearly half of the population (47.1%) report no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 45.3%.

The area is highly qualified, with 30.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure of 26.3%. Most residents have completed Year 12, which is also well above the state average.

Typical family incomes are much higher than most similar areas at $2,284 a week. This affluence is reflected in the 21.8% of households earning $3,000 or more weekly, which is well above the state figure.

Health needs are high here, with 37.1% of people living with a long-term condition, well above the national figure of 27.7%. This is consistent with the area's older population, as 9.8% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is common, with 19.5% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a higher rate of unpaid care and Defence Force veterans than in most similar areas.

The First Nations community is small, with 11 people. This group is far older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 53.

Many people live alone here—36.5% of households—which is far above the national figure of 25.6%. This contributes to a smaller typical household size of 2.2 people.

Outright home ownership is well above the national figure at 37.1%. While typical monthly mortgage payments are high at $1,991, the area has fewer large three-bedroom homes than most other areas.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 5.2% of people commuting by it—among the highest for its level. Most residents live just two minutes from the nearest stop.

The area has seen a fair amount of movement, with 35.7% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 10.7% of the population.

Working life is lower here than in most areas, with only 53.5% of adults working or looking for work. Professional roles are common, making up 30.8% of jobs.

The crime rate has seen a large increase of 62% over the last five years, which is much higher than most areas. Property damage and theft are the most common offences.

Hove is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.3. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, groceries, and health services.