Ovingham at a glance
Median house
$1,255,000
Median unit
$308,880
Walk score
26
Car dependent
Population
766
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Ovingham.
The postcode for Ovingham is 5082 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Ovingham is $1,255,000.
Ovingham (5082) sits in the Port Adelaide Enfield region of South Australia. The median house here is $1,255,000, well above the South Australia median of around $720K.
Ovingham has roughly 766 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Ovingham scores 26/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ovingham's population at 766, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy (43% own, 57% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (40%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
766
Median age
36
Family households
56%
Lone person
40%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,255,000 on a typical sale, well above the South Australia median. Units come in around $308,880, roughly 75% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $251,000. Prices sit well above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,255,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $308,880.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$790/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$465/wk
Owner occupied
43%
Renter occupied
57%
At a deeper level
$1,255,000
$308,880
766
Median age: 36
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.27% (median rent $790/wk against a $1,255,000 price tag). Units yield 7.83% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 57% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20263.27%
Based on $1,255,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20267.83%
Based on $308,880 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202643%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
123
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
26
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Ovingham.
Local schools for Ovingham
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Brompton Primary School
Bowden Brompton Community School
North Adelaide Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Ovingham.
- What is the median house price in Ovingham?
- The median house price in Ovingham, SA 5082 is $1,255,000. The median unit price is $308,880.
- What is the Ovingham postcode?
- Ovingham is in the 5082 postcode, in SA, in the City of Port Adelaide Enfield region.
- Where is Ovingham?
- Ovingham is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5082. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Port Adelaide Enfield region.
- What is the average rent in Ovingham?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $790, for units it's $465.
- What schools are in Ovingham?
- There are 20 schools serving Ovingham on this page, including Immaculate Heart of Mary School, Brompton Primary School, Bowden Brompton Community School.
- How walkable is Ovingham?
- Ovingham has a Walk Score of 26 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Ovingham?
- Ovingham is close to Fitzroy, Brompton, Renown Park, Bowden, Thorngate.
- What is the population of Ovingham?
- The population of Ovingham is approximately 766 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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Sources cited
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