Hove vs North Brighton
Hove (median $1,395,000) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than North Brighton ($1,597,500). Over the past year, Hove (+15.3%) ran 2.0 percentage points ahead of North Brighton (+13.3%) on house-price growth.
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Hove and North Brighton side by side
| Measure | Hove | North Brighton |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,395,000 | $1,597,500 |
| Median unit | $293,040 | $293,040 |
| House price change, 12 months | +15.3% | +13.3% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $850/wk | $850/wk |
| Unit rent | $520/wk | $412/wk |
| Owner occupied | 66.0% | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1082 | 1073 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 48 | 52 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,189 | 2,665 |
| Median age | 51 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 441 mm | 441 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.6°C | 28.6°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
North Brighton scores higher on walkability (48/100 vs 52/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hove (1082) sits above North Brighton (1073).
- For buyers
- Hove is the lower entry point at $1,395,000 median, 13% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Hove carries both higher gross yield (3.17% vs 2.77%) 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 1073).
Hove vs North Brighton: common questions
Is Hove or North Brighton cheaper to buy in?
Hove has the lower median house price at $1,395,000, roughly 13% below North Brighton ($1,597,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Hove or North Brighton?
Over the past 12 months, Hove grew +15.3% vs +13.3% in North Brighton, a gap of 2.0 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 North Brighton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hove scores 1082 vs 1073 in North 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 North Brighton?
North Brighton scores 52/100 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 North Brighton?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.17% in Hove vs 2.77% in North Brighton. 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.
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