Hove vs Warradale
Warradale (median $1,365,000) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Hove ($1,395,000). Over the past year, Hove (+15.3%) ran 0.6 percentage points ahead of Warradale (+14.7%) on house-price growth.
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Hove and Warradale side by side
| Measure | Hove | Warradale |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,395,000 | $1,365,000 |
| Median unit | $293,040 | $274,320 |
| House price change, 12 months | +15.3% | +14.7% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $850/wk | $750/wk |
| Unit rent | $520/wk | $630/wk |
| Owner occupied | 66.0% | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | 23.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1082 | 1061 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 48 | 14 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,189 | 5,801 |
| Median age | 51 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 441 mm | 466 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.6°C | 28.8°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
Hove scores higher on walkability (48/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hove (1082) sits above Warradale (1061).
- For buyers
- Warradale is the lower entry point at $1,365,000 median, 2% 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 2.86%) 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 1061).
Hove vs Warradale: common questions
Is Hove or Warradale cheaper to buy in?
Warradale has the lower median house price at $1,365,000, roughly 2% below Hove ($1,395,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Hove or Warradale?
Over the past 12 months, Hove grew +15.3% vs +14.7% in Warradale, a gap of 0.6 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 Warradale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hove scores 1082 vs 1061 in Warradale. 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 Warradale?
Hove scores 48/100 on walkability vs 14/100. 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 Warradale?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.17% in Hove vs 2.86% in Warradale. 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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