Overall score
Hove
56.9/100
Seacliff
59.0/100
Hove vs Seacliff, SA suburb comparison
Seacliff for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HoveSeacliff
Crime rate
Hove
35.0 / 1k
Seacliff
26.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hove
137
Seacliff
140
Population
Hove
3,189
Seacliff
2,117
Metric leadHove 3Seacliff 51 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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.
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Hove is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, and Seacliff is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
Hove pulls ahead on public transport access and walkability, whereas Seacliff is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Seacliff, while Hove remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.