SA · Charles Sturt Council
Ovingham, SA, 5082
Current weather
12.5°CThunderstorm
78% humidity · 29.9 km/h wind · 13.7° / 11.7° today · 27.7 mm rain
Desirability index
25.4/100
How this score is calculated#248 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Ovingham is a small locality in the Charles Sturt area, home to around 766 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 100 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 130.5 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $700 (flats $465, houses $790), median house prices near $1,255,000 (up 39% recently), 8 public transport stops within the suburb, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 766
- Median age
- 36
- Median household income / week
- $1,433
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 30 of 369
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,863
- Employment rate
- 59.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 14 / 110 / 74
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $465
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $790
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $700
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 10
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,255,000
- Median price change
- +39.4%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 100
- Against the person
- 21
- Against property
- 79
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 130.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 36 residents
- State safety percentile
- 89.9th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 118
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental20
- Other Theft22
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent9
- Sct - Residence7
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury14
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Public transport
8 public transport stops in this suburb
- Ovingham Railway Station
- Stop 7A Torrens Rd - North East side
- Stop 8 Churchill Rd - East side
- Stop 8 Churchill Rd - West side
- Stop 8 Hawker St - North side
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
56 planning-related records
2026· 6 proposals
April 2026
- Variation to 252/1783/18 - Alterations and additions to existing ensuite at the upper level63A PARK TCE OVINGHAM SA 5082Under Assessment
- Variation to DA 24010672 - Removal of condition 12 and a regulated tree (tree-damaging activity)16 TORONTO ST OVINGHAM SA 5082Decision Made
March 2026
- Retrospective replacement fence along side boundary above new retaining wall13 NOBLE ST OVINGHAM SA 5082Under Assessment
- Carport to the side of the existing dwelling.1 TELFORD ST OVINGHAM SA 5082Decision Made
- Land Division – 1 into 6 allotments (Torrens Title)48 CHURCHILL RD OVINGHAM SA 5082Decision Made
January 2026
- Alterations and additions of two storey dwelling at the rear of the existing dwelling with a wall on the southeastern boundary, associated swimming pool and safety features.3 NOBLE ST OVINGHAM SA 5082Under Assessment
2025· 13 proposals
December 2025
- Land Division (Community Title – 4 into 7 allotments)12 TORONTO ST OVINGHAM SA 5082;14 TORONTO ST OVINGHAM SA 5082;16 TORONTO ST OVINGHAM SA 5082;UNIT 1-2 10 TORONTO ST OVINGHAM SA 5082Decision Made
- Proposed roof form changed from gable to flat roof and a roof top terrace63A PARK TCE OVINGHAM SA 5082Under Assessment
- Verandah and deck to the rear of an existing dwelling13 NOBLE ST OVINGHAM SA 5082Decision Made
October 2025
- Dwelling Addition (with garage), Front Fence, Verandah, Deck, Fences and Retaining walls.LOT 62 TORONTO ST OVINGHAM SA 5082Decision Made
August 2025
- Verandah to the rear and side of the existing dwelling, with screening along the northern boundary for a length of 8 metres11 GUTHRIE ST OVINGHAM SA 5082Decision Made
- Ancillary accommodation3 NOBLE ST OVINGHAM SA 5082Decision Made
June 2025
- Dwelling Alteration and Additions (including Upper Level), Carport/Deck, Pergola, Tree-damaging activity18 TORONTO ST OVINGHAM SA 5082Under Assessment
May 2025
- Variation to Planning Consent granted under DA 24010672 – Alterations to previously approved dwellings (floor plan, floor levels, building height, front facade, wall and roof form, and colours and materials), retaining walls and fencing (relocation of retaining wall and fence adjacent to Dwelling 1), and to verandah and balustrade for existing dwelling (Dwelling 3)12 TORONTO ST OVINGHAM SA 5082;14 TORONTO ST OVINGHAM SA 5082;16 TORONTO ST OVINGHAM SA 5082;UNIT 1-2 10 TORONTO ST OVINGHAM SA 5082Decision Made
- Front fence proposed to a height of 0.9-metres and new façade to existing balcony63 PARK TCE OVINGHAM SA 5082Decision Made
- Replacement of existing verandah from flat to gable roof63A PARK TCE OVINGHAM SA 5082Decision Made
April 2025
- Masonry fence sited to the front of the property44 PARK TCE OVINGHAM SA 5082Decision Made
March 2025
- Change of use of Shed to Shed and Ancillary Accommodation17 DEVONPORT TCE OVINGHAM SA 5082Decision Made
January 2025
- Swimming pool located at the rear of the existing dwelling24 GILBERT ST OVINGHAM SA 5082Decision Made
2024· 8 proposals
December 2024
- Fence and Retaining wall to rear of existing allotmentUNIT 1-6 19 TORRENS RD OVINGHAM SA 5082Decision Made
October 2024
- Single storey dwelling addition and alfresco area5 TELFORD ST OVINGHAM SA 5082Decision Made
June 2024
- Remove 2 regulated Callistemon causing property damage, lifting concrete drive Callistemon 1 - Co-dominant stems totaling 1.3m in circumference, average of 665mm, 5.3m from dwelling Callistemon 2 - 1.07m in circumference, 4m from dwelling22A GILBERT ST OVINGHAM SA 5082Decision Made
May 2024
- Demolition of Three Dwellings (Unit 1-2 10, 12 and 14 Toronto Street), Tree Damaging Activity (Removal of x1 Significant and x1 Regulated Tree) , Change of Use from a Detached Dwelling into a Group Dwelling (16 Toronto Street) and the Construction of Six Two-Storey Group Dwellings with Associated Verandahs, Combined Retaining Wall and Fence, Front Fence, Carport, Pergolas and Landscaping12 TORONTO ST OVINGHAM SA 5082;14 TORONTO ST OVINGHAM SA 5082;16 TORONTO ST OVINGHAM SA 5082;UNIT 1-2 10 TORONTO ST OVINGHAM SA 5082Decision Made
March 2024
- Seven, Two Storey Detached Dwellings in a Terrace Arrangement and Associated Landscaping, Combined Retaining Wall and Fence39 DEVONPORT TCE OVINGHAM SA 5082Decision Made
February 2024
- Single-storey dwelling addition46 PARK TCE OVINGHAM SA 5082Decision Made
- Front Retaining Wall (600mm high)7 CHURCHILL RD OVINGHAM SA 5082Decision Made
January 2024
- Two Storey Residential Flat Building comprising 6 Dwellings, and associated Retaining Walls and Fencing5 DEVONPORT TCE OVINGHAM SA 5082Under Assessment
2023· 8 proposals
November 2023
- Two outbuildings to rear of existing dwelling13 NOBLE ST OVINGHAM SA 5082Decision Made
October 2023
- Six Advertising Banner Flags (each measuring 2.4 metres high by 500 mm wide) attached to the front of the Bombay Bicycle Club building fronting Torrens Road.29 TORRENS RD OVINGHAM SA 5082Decision Made
September 2023
- Partial Change of Use of the Land, Construction of an Ancillary Accommodation and Verandah in Association with the Existing Dwelling49 TORONTO ST OVINGHAM SA 5082Decision Made
May 2023
- Single storey additions and alterations comprising dwelling addition with wall located on Gilbert Street boundary measuring 8.69 metres wide by up to 4.21 metres high, associated boundary fencing including plinth ranging from 3.5 metres to 3.7 metres, a rear decking area and a double width garage located on side boundary measuring 3.36 metres high by 9.85 metres wide to south-east boundary.27 TORRENS RD OVINGHAM SA 5082Decision Made
March 2023
- Removal of Significant Tree - Agonis flexuosa (Willow Myrtle)17 GUTHRIE ST OVINGHAM SA 5082Decision Made
February 2023
- To construct two carports on the side of an existing dwelling.21 GILBERT ST OVINGHAM SA 5082Decision Made
January 2023
- Additions and alterations sited to the rear of existing Representative dwelling with a maximum wall height (fencing and retaining wall) of 2.7 metres on the rear boundary and 2.64 metres on the (northern) side boundary; garage sited to the side of the dwelling, verandah sited to the rear of the dwelling additions; outbuilding sited to the rear of the site, and swimming pool & associated safety features to the rear of the dwelling.29 GILBERT ST OVINGHAM SA 5082Under Assessment
- Alternations and Addition to Existing Dwelling and Verandah15 DEVONPORT TCE OVINGHAM SA 5082Decision Made
2022· 15 proposals
November 2022
- Variation to 252/1215/12, Condition 24 to alter Hours of Operation from: 5.00am to 12 midnight, Monday to Wednesday, 5.00am to 3.00am (the following day), Thursday to Saturday, 8.00am to 12 midnight, Sunday, 5.00am to 2.00am (the following day), Christmas Eve. To: 5am to 3am the following day, Monday to Wednesday 5am to 3am the following day (no change) Thursday to Saturday Sunday 8am to 3am the following day 5am to 3am the following day Christmas Eve29 TORRENS RD OVINGHAM SA 5082Decision Made
- Carparking directional sign attached to existing fence measuring 600mm by 450mm and one freestanding carparking directional sign measuring 600mm high by 450mm high atop a 1.6m high post.29 TORRENS RD OVINGHAM SA 5082Decision Made
August 2022
- Spa pool and Associated Safety Fence31 DEVONPORT TCE OVINGHAM SA 5082Under Assessment
June 2022
- Alterations and additions to the rear of the existing detached dwelling, situated on the western boundary of the allotment.13 NOBLE ST OVINGHAM SA 5082Under Assessment
May 2022
- VerandahUNIT 1 41 TELFORD ST OVINGHAM SA 5082Decision Made
2021· 6 proposals
6 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
11 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Thirsty CamelAlcohol
- Stop 7A Torrens Road - North East sideBus stop
- Stop 8 Churchill Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 8 Churchill Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 8 Hawker Street - North sideBus stop
- Stop 8 Hawker Street - South sideBus stop
- Stop 8 Torrens Road - South West sideBus stop
- Little Cafe on ChurchillCafe
- Playground
- The Bombay Bicycle ClubPub
29 Torrens Road
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
141 state heritage places
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 25.4/100
- Cohort rank
- #248 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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