Ovingham vs West Hindmarsh, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Ovingham | West Hindmarsh |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.8/100 | 43.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 32.9/100 | 26.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 130.5 / 1k | 53.2 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 5 |
| Walkability | 16.0/100 | 13.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 31 | 50 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 15 |
| Population | 766 | 1,560 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 6/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesWest Hindmarsh
- Best for familiesWest Hindmarsh
- Best for investmentOvingham
- Best for best schoolsWest Hindmarsh
Comparison summary
Ovingham and West Hindmarsh offer different strengths across official suburb data. Ovingham leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours West Hindmarsh; Housing (desirability) favours Ovingham; Crime rate favours West Hindmarsh. Quick verdicts: Retirees → West Hindmarsh, Families → West Hindmarsh, Investment → Ovingham, Best schools → West Hindmarsh.