Overall score
Glenelg South
50.8/100
Hove
55.3/100
Glenelg South vs Hove, SA Suburb Comparison
Glenelg South for schools; Hove for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Glenelg SouthHove
Crime rate
Glenelg South
41.2 / 1k
Hove
24.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Glenelg South
132
Hove
139
Population
Glenelg South
2,184
Hove
3,189
Metric leadGlenelg South 1Hove 82 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 familiesHove
- Best for best valueHove
- Best for best schoolsGlenelg South
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 South | Hove |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.8/100 | 55.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.9/100 | 60.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 41.2 / 1k | 24.6 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 17 |
| Walkability | 60.5/100 | 71.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 132 | 139 |
| Planning activity | 37 | 36 |
| Green cover | 0.5% | 4.7% |
| Population | 2,184 | 3,189 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Glenelg South is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living, and Hove is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
Glenelg South pulls ahead on an affluent, sought-after address and recognised heritage character, whereas Hove is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access.
Choose Glenelg South if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Hove for retirees, people chasing a beach lifestyle, 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.