Hove, South Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Hove, in the City Of Holdfast Bay local government area.
| Locality | Hove |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Holdfast Bay |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.01165 |
| Longitude | 138.52198 |
| Population | 3,010 |
| Density | 2487.6 /km² |
| Area | 1.2 km² |
| Elevation | 13 m |
| Postcode | 5048 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 12 km southwest |
Hove is a locality in the City Of Holdfast Bay local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,010. The locality covers an area of 1.2 km², giving a population density of about 2487.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 13 m above sea level. It lies approximately 12 km southwest of Adelaide. Hove is located at 35.0117°S, 138.5220°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5048.
Hove rests on the cusp of the Adelaide coastline, a place where the land gently slopes towards the embrace of Gulf St Vincent. It lies 11.9 km south-west of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 217°T), and is situated 12.2 km north of Morphett Vale. The air here carries a perpetual whisper of salt, a fine mist that kisses the weathered timber of beachside homes and softens the edges of the scrubby coastal vegetation. Low-slung dunes, a mosaic of pale grasses and hardy succulents, form a natural bulwark against the persistent rhythm of the waves, their ceaseless sigh a constant companion. The sunlight, particularly as it begins its descent, paints the sky in hues of apricot and rose, casting long, fluid shadows across the sandy tracks that meander towards the water's edge.
The story of Hove is one of quiet adaptation, a history shaped by the bounty and the challenges of its coastal setting. For generations, its economy was intrinsically linked to the sea, with small fishing fleets once venturing out from its modest shoreline, their catches destined for local tables and neighbouring markets. While larger commercial operations have since shifted elsewhere, a connection to the maritime past remains, evident in the weathered boats pulled ashore and the tales of the sea that still drift through the local pub. Today, Hove’s character is largely defined by its residential appeal, a serene haven for those who cherish the proximity to the ocean and a pace of life that allows for unhurried strolls along the foreshore. The nearby agricultural lands, stretching inland, also contribute to the region’s quiet prosperity, their fertile soils yielding a steady harvest that underpins the broader economy of the Holdfast Bay area.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Hove, South Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Hove, in the City Of Holdfast Bay local government area.
Detailed location data for Hove includes the postcode (5048), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Holdfast Bay), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Hove is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |