Overall score
Ovingham
40.6/100
Welland
46.0/100
Ovingham for families and schools; Welland for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Ovingham
40.6/100
Welland
46.0/100
Crime rate
Ovingham
185.9 / 1k
Welland
242.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ovingham
33
Welland
104
Population
Ovingham
766
Welland
881
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Ovingham | Welland |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.6/100 | 46.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.9/100 | 59.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 185.9 / 1k | 242.7 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 4 |
| Walkability | 16.0/100 | 66.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 33 | 104 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 22 |
| Green cover | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Population | 766 | 881 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 5/10 |
Ovingham is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, while Welland is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Ovingham is stronger for a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and tree cover and green space; Welland answers with housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Choose Ovingham if you are weighing families and households prioritising schools; lean toward Welland for value-focused buyers.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.