Overall score
Ovingham
38.3/100
West Croydon
51.2/100
Ovingham vs West Croydon, SA suburb comparison
Ovingham for schools; West Croydon for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
OvinghamWest Croydon
Crime rate
Ovingham
185.9 / 1k
West Croydon
52.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ovingham
31
West Croydon
111
Population
Ovingham
766
West Croydon
4,242
Metric leadOvingham 1West Croydon 71 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWest Croydon
- Best for familiesWest Croydon
- Best for investmentWest Croydon
- Best for best valueWest Croydon
- Best for best schoolsOvingham
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.
| Category | Ovingham | West Croydon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.3/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 32.9/100 | 47.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 185.9 / 1k | 52.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 14 |
| Walkability | 16.0/100 | 25.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 31 | 111 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 46 |
| Population | 766 | 4,242 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Ovingham is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city, and West Croydon is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Ovingham tends to lead on a calmer planning outlook, while West Croydon stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Choose Ovingham if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward West Croydon for retirees and investors.