Hove vs Somerton Park
Hove (median $1,395,000) is roughly 42% cheaper to buy into than Somerton Park ($2,420,000). Over the past year, Hove (+15.3%) ran 10.1 percentage points ahead of Somerton Park (+5.2%) on house-price growth.
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Hove and Somerton Park side by side
| Measure | Hove | Somerton Park |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,395,000 | $2,420,000 |
| Median unit | $293,040 | $316,800 |
| House price change, 12 months | +15.3% | +5.2% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $850/wk | $780/wk |
| Unit rent | $520/wk | $572/wk |
| Owner occupied | 66.0% | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | 24.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1082 | 1081 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 48 | 74 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,189 | 5,811 |
| Median age | 51 | 48 |
| 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
Somerton Park scores higher on walkability (48/100 vs 74/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hove (1082) sits above Somerton Park (1081).
- For buyers
- Hove is the lower entry point at $1,395,000 median, 42% 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 1.68%) 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 1081).
Hove vs Somerton Park: common questions
Is Hove or Somerton Park cheaper to buy in?
Hove has the lower median house price at $1,395,000, roughly 42% below Somerton Park ($2,420,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Hove or Somerton Park?
Over the past 12 months, Hove grew +15.3% vs +5.2% in Somerton Park, a gap of 10.1 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 Somerton Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hove scores 1082 vs 1081 in Somerton Park. 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 Somerton Park?
Somerton Park scores 74/100 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 Somerton Park?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.17% in Hove vs 1.68% in Somerton Park. 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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