City of Kalamunda
Hovea
Hovea at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
713
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Hovea.
Hovea (6071) sits in the Kalamunda region of Western Australia.
Hovea has roughly 713 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Hovea scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 777mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Perth Airport station, 35.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hovea's population at 713, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (95% own, 4% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (83% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
713
Median age
51
Family households
83%
Lone person
15%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$575/wk
Owner occupied
95%
Renter occupied
4%
At a deeper level
713
Median age: 51
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
15
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Hovea.
Local schools for Hovea
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Government School Catchment
Parkerville Primary School
Glen Forrest Primary School
Darlington Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
777 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Hovea.
- What is the Hovea postcode?
- Hovea is in the 6071 postcode, in WA, in the City of Kalamunda region.
- What is the average rent in Hovea?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $575.
- What schools are in Hovea?
- There are 20 schools serving Hovea on this page, including Parkerville Primary School, The Silver Tree Steiner School, Helena College.
- How walkable is Hovea?
- Hovea has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 15.
- What suburbs are near Hovea?
- Hovea is close to Parkerville, Glen Forrest, Mahogany Creek, Jane Brook, Stoneville.
- What is the population of Hovea?
- Hovea has approximately 713 residents. The median age is 51.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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