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SA · Charles Sturt Council

Ovingham, SA, 5082

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Suburb snapshot

Ovingham is a small locality in the Charles Sturt area, home to around 766 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 100 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with falling year-on-year trends (-11%), 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, fewer mapped amenities than nearby suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. See the sections below for population, safety, schools and local activity.

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

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

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.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

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
89.8th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
118
Decrease (daily rate)
-11.3%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental20
  • Other Theft22
  • Other Unlawful Entry With Intent9
  • Sct - Residence7
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury14

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2023-24 → 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

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

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 level
    63A 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 wall
    13 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 terrace
    63A PARK TCE OVINGHAM SA 5082Under Assessment
  • Verandah and deck to the rear of an existing dwelling
    13 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 metres
    11 GUTHRIE ST OVINGHAM SA 5082Decision Made
  • Ancillary accommodation
    3 NOBLE ST OVINGHAM SA 5082Decision Made

  • June 2025

  • Dwelling Alteration and Additions (including Upper Level), Carport/Deck, Pergola, Tree-damaging activity
    18 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 balcony
    63 PARK TCE OVINGHAM SA 5082Decision Made
  • Replacement of existing verandah from flat to gable roof
    63A PARK TCE OVINGHAM SA 5082Decision Made

  • April 2025

  • Masonry fence sited to the front of the property
    44 PARK TCE OVINGHAM SA 5082Decision Made

  • March 2025

  • Change of use of Shed to Shed and Ancillary Accommodation
    17 DEVONPORT TCE OVINGHAM SA 5082Decision Made

  • January 2025

  • Swimming pool located at the rear of the existing dwelling
    24 GILBERT ST OVINGHAM SA 5082Decision Made
2024· 8 proposals

  • December 2024

  • Fence and Retaining wall to rear of existing allotment
    UNIT 1-6 19 TORRENS RD OVINGHAM SA 5082Decision Made

  • October 2024

  • Single storey dwelling addition and alfresco area
    5 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 dwelling
    22A 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 Landscaping
    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

  • March 2024

  • Seven, Two Storey Detached Dwellings in a Terrace Arrangement and Associated Landscaping, Combined Retaining Wall and Fence
    39 DEVONPORT TCE OVINGHAM SA 5082Decision Made

  • February 2024

  • Single-storey dwelling addition
    46 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 Fencing
    5 DEVONPORT TCE OVINGHAM SA 5082Under Assessment
2023· 8 proposals

  • November 2023

  • Two outbuildings to rear of existing dwelling
    13 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 Dwelling
    49 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 Verandah
    15 DEVONPORT TCE OVINGHAM SA 5082Decision Made
2022· 5 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 Eve
    29 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 Fence
    31 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

  • Verandah
    UNIT 1 41 TELFORD ST OVINGHAM SA 5082Decision Made

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

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).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

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.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

141 state heritage places

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Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
1
Parks (OSM)
1

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Recent changes

  • Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime20
  • Other Theftcrime22
  • Other Unlawful Entry With Intentcrime9
  • Sct - Residencecrime7
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime14
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