North Adelaide vs Ovingham
North Adelaide scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 26/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving North Adelaide (1081) sits above Ovingham (1053).
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North Adelaide and Ovingham side by side
| Measure | North Adelaide | Ovingham |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $4,270,000 | – |
| Median unit | $303,120 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $850/wk | $670/wk |
| Unit rent | $550/wk | $480/wk |
| Owner occupied | 51.0% | 43.0% |
| Renter occupied | 47.0% | 57.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1081 | 1053 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 26 |
| Transit score | 70 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,823 | 766 |
| Median age | 39 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 485 mm | 485 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 29.8°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- North Adelaide edges out on average school ICSEA (1081 vs 1053).
North Adelaide vs Ovingham: common questions
Does North Adelaide or Ovingham have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), North Adelaide scores 1081 vs 1053 in Ovingham. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, North Adelaide or Ovingham?
North Adelaide scores 100/100 on walkability vs 26/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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