Overall score
Glen Forrest
52.3/100
Hovea
51.9/100
Glen Forrest vs Hovea, WA Suburb Comparison
Glen Forrest for families and schools; Hovea for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Glen ForrestHovea
Crime rate
Glen Forrest
43.1 / 1k
Hovea
43.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Glen Forrest
55
Hovea
46
Population
Glen Forrest
2,789
Hovea
713
Metric leadGlen Forrest 6Hovea 22 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesHovea
- Best for familiesGlen Forrest
- Best for investmentHovea
- Best for best valueHovea
- Best for best schoolsGlen Forrest
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Glen Forrest | Hovea |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.3/100 | 51.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.8/100 | 49.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.1 / 1k | 43.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 35 | 12 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 18.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 55 | 46 |
| Green cover | 62.3% | 16.0% |
| Population | 2,789 | 713 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Glen Forrest is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Hovea is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Glen Forrest pulls ahead on public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Hovea is the better pick for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Glen Forrest suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Hovea is the stronger match for retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.