Ovingham vs Welland, SA Suburb Comparison

Ovingham for families and schools; Welland for retirees and value.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

OvinghamWelland

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

Metric leadOvingham 6Welland 41 tiedacross 11 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Quick verdicts

Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)

Audience fit

Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100

All metrics

Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.

Full comparison table

Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.

CategoryOvinghamWelland
Overall score40.6/10046.0/100
Housing (desirability)60.9/10059.7/100
Crime rate185.9 / 1k242.7 / 1k
Weather (desirability)56.4/10056.4/100
Public transport stops84
Walkability16.0/10066.0/100
Nearby amenities33104
Planning activity922
Green cover0.9%0.0%
Population766881
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)7/105/10

Comparison summary

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.

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