Overall score
Ovingham
40.6/100
West Croydon
45.1/100
Ovingham vs West Croydon, SA Suburb Comparison
Ovingham for schools; West Croydon for retirees and investment.
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
33
West Croydon
112
Population
Ovingham
766
West Croydon
4,242
Metric leadOvingham 1West Croydon 82 tiedacross 11 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 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 | 40.6/100 | 45.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.9/100 | 67.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 185.9 / 1k | 52.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 14 |
| Walkability | 16.0/100 | 25.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 33 | 112 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 63 |
| Green cover | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Population | 766 | 4,242 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Ovingham is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, 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, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access.
Choose Ovingham if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward West Croydon for retirees, families, investors, and 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.