Brighton vs Hove, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Brighton | Hove |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.6/100 | 57.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.9/100 | 44.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 76.4 / 1k | 36.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 22 | 17 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 71.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 306 | 137 |
| Planning activity | 41 | 23 |
| Population | 3,834 | 3,189 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Brighton (SA) and Hove offer different strengths across official suburb data. Brighton (SA) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Brighton (SA); Housing (desirability) favours Brighton (SA); Crime rate favours Hove. Quick verdicts: Beach lifestyle → Brighton (SA), Investment → Hove, Best value → Brighton (SA).