Ovingham at a glance
Weekly rent
$670
Houses · units $480
Population
766
Median age 36
Walk score
26
Car dependent
Rent: SA rental bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Market
House prices in Ovingham.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Sales data as of July 2026
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$670/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$480/wk
Owner occupied
43%
Renter occupied
57%
At a deeper level
766
Median age: 36
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-sa
Free property appraisal in Ovingham
What’s your home worth in Ovingham?
A local agent who actually sells in Ovingham will give you an honest number, backed by recent comparable sales. Free, no commitment to list.
The brief
What to know about Ovingham.
The postcode for Ovingham is 5082 (SA), City of Port Adelaide Enfield, part of Greater Adelaide.
Ovingham (5082) sits in the Port Adelaide Enfield region of South Australia.
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.
Side by side
Compare Ovingham with a nearby suburb.
Median, growth, schools, walkability, all in one view.
Nearby suburbs
Day to day
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
Free guide · 2026 edition
Thinking of selling in Ovingham?
The complete guide to selling: what it costs, how agents price your home, and a 12-week plan to settlement. Personalised to Ovingham, free, in 60 seconds.
Free guide · 2026 edition
Thinking of buying in Ovingham?
What you can actually spend, the 2026 first home buyer schemes for your state, and how not to overpay. A free buying guide, in about 60 seconds.
Get property alerts for Ovingham
Be the first to know when new listings hit the market.
Safety
Crime and safety.
153
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
Nearby suburbs
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 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 $670, for units it's $480.
- 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.
Ovingham
Buying
Selling
Surrounding Suburbs
Side by side
Compare Ovingham vs a nearby suburb
See median prices, growth, schools, walkability and risk side by side in one view.
Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
Always dated
Every figure on this page carries its source and as-of date in a tooltip. If a figure looks off to you, tell us and we’ll fix it within a week.
No login
No paywall, no sign-up, no download form. The suburb data is the product. We earn from partner brokers and agents on the rare occasion you ask for one.
Thinking about selling in Ovingham?
The complete selling guide, personalised to Ovingham: what it really costs, how agents price homes here, and a 12-week plan to settlement. Free PDF, 60 seconds.
Get the free selling guide