Overall score
Ovingham
41.5/100
West Hindmarsh
42.5/100
Ovingham vs West Hindmarsh, SA suburb comparison
Ovingham for investment and schools; West Hindmarsh for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
OvinghamWest Hindmarsh
Crime rate
Ovingham
121.5 / 1k
West Hindmarsh
49.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ovingham
31
West Hindmarsh
50
Population
Ovingham
766
West Hindmarsh
1,560
Metric leadOvingham 5West Hindmarsh 4across 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 Hindmarsh
- Best for investmentOvingham
- 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 | 41.5/100 | 42.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 32.9/100 | 26.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 121.5 / 1k | 49.5 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 5 |
| Walkability | 16.0/100 | 13.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 31 | 50 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 19 |
| Population | 766 | 1,560 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Ovingham reads as a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city; West Hindmarsh is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Ovingham is stronger for housing affordability and public transport access; West Hindmarsh answers with a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities.
Ovingham suits investors and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas West Hindmarsh is the stronger match for retirees.