Hove

SA 5048 • Greater Adelaide

3,189
Population (2021)
$40,456
Median Income
1.18 km²
Area
15m
Elevation

About Hove

Hove is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Holdfast Bay (City) area. With a population of 3,189 and a median income of $40,456, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 1.18 km² at an elevation of 15m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Adelaide.

As part of Greater Adelaide, the suburb offers excellent value and a relaxed South Australian lifestyle. Residents enjoy access to local amenities, wine regions, and beautiful beaches within easy reach. Hove combines affordability with quality of life.

Hove falls under postcode 5048 and is governed by Holdfast Bay Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Gibson electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5048
Urban Area
Holdfast Bay
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-35.01°, 138.52°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
1.18 km²
Elevation
15m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$328
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,991
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
51 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,009
Census 2021
3,189
6.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$34,788
Income 2021
$40,456
16.3% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,386
Born Overseas 699

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 276
  • 2. India 32
  • 3. Scotland 27
  • 4. United States 25
  • 5. China 24
  • 6. South Africa 22
  • 7. Ireland 20
  • 8. New Zealand 20
  • 9. Brazil 18
  • 10. Germany 14
  • 11. Iran 14
  • 12. Malaysia 13
  • 13. Philippines 13
  • 14. Wales 13
  • 15. Canada 11

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,477
Australian 1,155
Irish 361
Scottish 342
German 207
Italian 104
Chinese 58
Dutch 58
Greek 37
Indian 34

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,836
Both parents born in Australia
856
Both parents born overseas
400
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
47.1%
Christianity
45.3%
Buddhism
0.8%
Hinduism
0.7%
Islam
0.6%
Sikhism
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
110 (3.4%)
5-14 years
343 (10.8%)
15-19 years
183 (5.7%)
20-24 years
153 (4.8%)
25-34 years
215 (6.7%)
35-44 years
321 (10.1%)
45-54 years
409 (12.8%)
55-64 years
391 (12.3%)
65-74 years
463 (14.5%)
75-84 years
340 (10.7%)
85+ years
267 (8.4%)

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