Glenelg East vs Hove, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Glenelg East | Hove |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.5/100 | 57.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 17.7/100 | 44.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 40.2 / 1k | 36.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 24 | 17 |
| Walkability | 82.0/100 | 71.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 97 | 137 |
| Planning activity | 30 | 23 |
| Population | 3,855 | 3,189 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesGlenelg East
- Best for beach lifestyleHove
- Best for investmentHove
- Best for best valueHove
- Best for best schoolsHove
Comparison summary
Glenelg East and Hove offer different strengths across official suburb data. Hove leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Hove; Housing (desirability) favours Hove; Crime rate favours Hove. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Glenelg East, Beach lifestyle → Hove, Investment → Hove, Best value → Hove.