17 min drive to Woodbridge + 5 min transfer + 33 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
51 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2534/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
3.7%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
95%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
12.2%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.7
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Hovea
Full-time 31.7%Part-time 21.3%Unemployed 2.2%Not in labour 44.8%
Dwelling Types
Hovea
House 100.0%
Commute Mode
Hovea
Car 82.2%Transit 1.6%Walk 1.0%WFH 15.3%
Country of Birth
Australia
67.5%
England
10.2%
New Zealand
2.1%
South Africa
1.7%
Malaysia
1.0%
Language at Home
English only
91.3%
Mandarin
0.6%
Frequently Asked Questions about Hovea
Is Hovea safe?
Hovea has a safety score of 88/100, which is well above average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Property crime (break-ins, theft) is the main concern, while violent crime is relatively low. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Swan View (37/100), Greenmount (WA) (66/100), Jane Brook (85/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Hovea?
Median weekly rent in Hovea is $650/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Swan View ($680/wk), Greenmount (WA) ($710/wk), Jane Brook ($800/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Hovea from Perth CBD?
Hovea is 40 minutes by car, or 55 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Hovea affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Hovea is $1.8M. For renters, median weekly rent is $650/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Swan View ($798K), Greenmount (WA) ($880K), Jane Brook ($985K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/hovea
Hovea is a quiet, bush-clad enclave in the Perth Hills sitting on the edge of John Forrest National Park. Life here revolves around trails, waterfalls, and native bushland, drawing hikers and nature lovers rather than urban professionals. The historic Swan View tunnel adds a layer of intrigue. Bushfire risk is real and ever-present, and the suburb offers almost no urban amenities, making it a place for those who genuinely want to live in the bush. Houses here have a median value of $1.75M and rent of $650/week, 72% above the Perth metro median.
The commute to Perth CBD is a 40-minute drive by car, and most residents drive (65%). With a safety score of 88/100, the area rates 36 points above the Perth metro average of 52, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences.
Residents are generally older (median age 51), with a household income of $2,534/week.