Overall score
Ovingham
40.6/100
West Hindmarsh
40.4/100
Ovingham vs West Hindmarsh, SA Suburb Comparison
Ovingham for schools; West Hindmarsh for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
OvinghamWest Hindmarsh
Crime rate
Ovingham
185.9 / 1k
West Hindmarsh
56.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ovingham
33
West Hindmarsh
53
Population
Ovingham
766
West Hindmarsh
1,560
Metric leadOvingham 6West Hindmarsh 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)
- Best for familiesWest Hindmarsh
- Best for investmentWest Hindmarsh
- 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 Hindmarsh |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.6/100 | 40.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.9/100 | 54.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 185.9 / 1k | 56.0 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 5 |
| Walkability | 16.0/100 | 13.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 33 | 53 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 20 |
| Green cover | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Population | 766 | 1,560 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Ovingham reads as a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm; West Hindmarsh is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Ovingham is stronger for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability; West Hindmarsh answers with a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and tree cover and green space.
Ovingham suits investors and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas West Hindmarsh is the stronger match for retirees.
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.