Hove vs Brighton.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,550,000 and $1,428,000. Brighton edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Brighton (median $1,428,000) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Hove ($1,550,000). Over the past year, Brighton (+9.1%) ran 9.1 percentage points ahead of Hove (0%) on house-price growth.
Brighton scores higher on walkability (48/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hove (1082) sits above Brighton (1079).
For buyers
Brighton is the lower entry point at $1,428,000 median, 9% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Brighton carries both higher gross yield (2.55% vs 2.35%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Hove edges out on average school ICSEA (1082 vs 1079).
Common questions
Is Hove or Brighton cheaper to buy in?
Brighton has the lower median house price at $1,428,000, roughly 9% below Hove ($1,550,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Hove or Brighton?
Over the past 12 months, Brighton grew +9.1% vs 0% in Hove, a gap of 9.1 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Hove or Brighton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hove scores 1082 vs 1079 in Brighton. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Hove or Brighton?
Brighton scores 100/100 on walkability vs 48/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Hove or Brighton?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.55% in Brighton vs 2.35% in Hove. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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