Ovingham vs Welland, SA suburb comparison

Ovingham for retirees and families.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

OvinghamWelland

Overall score

Ovingham

41.5/100

Welland

44.7/100

Crime rate

Ovingham

121.5 / 1k

Welland

187.2 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Ovingham

31

Welland

102

Population

Ovingham

766

Welland

881

Metric leadOvingham 4Welland 5across 9 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 score41.5/10044.7/100
Housing (desirability)32.9/10034.1/100
Crime rate121.5 / 1k187.2 / 1k
Public transport stops84
Walkability16.0/10066.0/100
Nearby amenities31102
Planning activity720
Population766881
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)7/105/10

Comparison summary

Ovingham is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city, while Welland is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby.

On the data, Ovingham is stronger for a quieter safety profile and public transport access; Welland answers with housing affordability and walkability.

Choose Ovingham if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Welland for investors.

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