Overall score
Glenelg East
59.8/100
Hove
55.3/100
Glenelg East vs Hove, SA Suburb Comparison
Glenelg East for families and investment; Hove for retirees and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Glenelg EastHove
Crime rate
Glenelg East
28.1 / 1k
Hove
24.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Glenelg East
101
Hove
139
Population
Glenelg East
3,855
Hove
3,189
Metric leadGlenelg East 4Hove 52 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesHove
- Best for familiesGlenelg East
- Best for beach lifestyleHove
- Best for investmentGlenelg East
- Best for best valueHove
- Best for best schoolsGlenelg East
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 | Glenelg East | Hove |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.8/100 | 55.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.8/100 | 60.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 28.1 / 1k | 24.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 24 | 17 |
| Walkability | 82.0/100 | 71.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 101 | 139 |
| Planning activity | 40 | 36 |
| Green cover | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Population | 3,855 | 3,189 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Glenelg East is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Hove is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Where Hove is shaped by the coast, Glenelg East offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Glenelg East tends to lead on public transport access, walkability, and a larger local community, while Hove stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Hove, while Glenelg East remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.