Ottoway, SA 5013
City of Charles SturtAll suburbs in postcode 5013
Updated
Median house price
$800,500
+4.0% over the past year.
Median of 5 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)
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Ottoway at a glance
- Median unit
- $228,240
- Weekly rent
- $622
- Houses · units $480
- Population
- 2,783
- Median age 37
Prices: Median of 5 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026) · Rent: SA rental bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Ottoway
Houses change hands at $800,500 on a typical sale, in line with the South Australia median (5 house sales, SA Government quarterly medians, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). Units come in around $228,240, roughly 71% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+4%).
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +4%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $160,000. Prices are in line with the South Australia median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Rental data as of June 2026· SA rental bond data
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What to know about Ottoway
Ottoway (5013) sits in the Charles Sturt region of South Australia. The median house here is $800,500, in line with the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved +4% over the past year, in line with the South Australia average (5%).
Ottoway has roughly 2,783 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied.
What it’s like to live here
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 403 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 2 independent.
Schools in Ottoway
Location
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Ottoway's population at 2,783, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (62% own, 34% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 67%
- Lone person
- 29%
- Owner occupied
- 62%
- Renter occupied
- 34%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.04% (median rent $622/wk against a $800,500 price tag). Units yield 10.94% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 34% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026
- 4.04%
- On the $800,500 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026
- 10.94%
- On the $228,240 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026
- +4.0%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
174 offences recorded in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 403 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 29.9°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 7.0°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Ottoway
- What is the median house price in Ottoway?
- The median house price in Ottoway, SA 5013 is $800,500 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 5 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). The median unit price is $228,240. Annual growth is +4.0%.
- How much is my house worth in Ottoway?
- A useful starting point is the Ottoway median house price of $800,500 (units $228,240). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Ottoway a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Ottoway is 4.0%: the median weekly house rent is $622 (SA rental bond data, June 2026) against the median house price of $800,500 (SA Government, the latest published quarter, updated October 2026). The median house price rose 4.0% over 12 months on the same SA Government figures. Whether Ottoway is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Ottoway postcode?
- Ottoway is in the 5013 postcode, in SA, in the City of Charles Sturt region.
- Where is Ottoway?
- Ottoway is a suburb in the City of Charles Sturt area, SA 5013.
- What is the average rent in Ottoway?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $622, for units it's $480.
- What schools are in Ottoway?
- There are 20 schools serving Ottoway on this page, including St Joseph's School, Pennington School R-6, Mount Carmel College.
- What suburbs are near Ottoway?
- Ottoway is close to Gillman, Pennington, Mansfield Park, Athol Park, Rosewater.
- What is the population of Ottoway?
- The population of Ottoway is approximately 2,783 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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