Hove · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Hove

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Higher living costs mark the housing market in Hove, where typical monthly mortgage payments reach $1,991. This is well above the South Australian figure of $1,500. While many residents own their homes, there is a notable mix of housing types and costs compared to the rest of the state.

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📍 Hove, Suburb / Locality

Where Hove sits — Median rent (weekly)

$328 ▲ +31.2%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Hove — higher than 65% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Hove$328
5048, SA $350
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $328, which is a little above the South Australian figure. Mortgage costs are higher than in most areas, with 21.1% of households paying $3,000 or more per month.

$328 ▲ +31.2%

Higher than 65% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $250
  • 2016: $285
  • 2021: $328

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,991 ▲ +24.4%

Higher than 71% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,600
  • 2016: $1,733
  • 2021: $1,991

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Hove, the largest group is $350–$549 at 40%, followed by $200–$349 (32%) and Under $200 (20%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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Hove splits fairly evenly between $1,800–$2,999 (31%) and $1,000–$1,799 (27%), with $3,000 or more at 22%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

A large number of people own their homes outright at 37.1%, which is well above the Australian figure of 31.0%. Conversely, the 21.7% of households renting is well below the national rate of 30.6%.

21.7% ▼ -7.9%

Higher than 63% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 23.5%
  • 2016: 24.2%
  • 2021: 21.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

37.1% ▼ -7.5%

Lower than 62% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 40.1%
  • 2016: 36.1%
  • 2021: 37.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Hove, the largest group is Owned outright at 37%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (29%) and Rented (22%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 59.7% of the market, which is far below the South Australian average of 78.0%. Homes here tend to be smaller than in other areas, with only 66.3% having three or more bedrooms.

0.70 ▼ -36.4%

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.70

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

59.7% ▼ -4.0%

Lower than 90% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 62.1%
  • 2016: 58.0%
  • 2021: 59.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

66.3% ▲ +8.5%

Lower than 78% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 61.1%
  • 2016: 63.4%
  • 2021: 66.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Hove, Separate house is the majority at 60%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 29%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Hove, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 45%, followed by 2 bedrooms (29%) and 4 bedrooms (18%).

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Hove [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40612/hove/topic/housing-dwellings