Established 1875 State electorate(s) Adelaide Founded 1875 Federal division Division of Adelaide | Postcode(s) 5082 Ovingham Fitzroy Postal code 5082 | |
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Population 654 (2006 census)
679 (2001 Census) Location 3.4 km (2 mi) N of Adelaide city centre Lgas City of Charles Sturt, City of Prospect | ||
Ovingham is an inner northern suburb of Adelaide, South Australia. It is located in the cities of Charles Sturt and Prospect.
Contents
- Map of Ovingham SA 5082 Australia
- Geography
- History
- Demographics
- Local government
- State and federal
- Shopping and dining
- Roads
- Public transport
- Trains
- Buses
- References
Map of Ovingham SA 5082, Australia
Geography
The suburb is located between Park Terrace and the Gawler Central railway line. It is bisected by Torrens Road. It includes what was for a time the suburb Hillside.
History
Ovingham was established in 1875 by William Whinham. The portion of Ovingham in the City of Charles Sturt (the triangle bounded by the railway line, Torrens Road and Park Terrace) was previously considered to be part of Bowden, known as Bowden-on-the-Hill.
Ovingham Post Office opened on 1 November 1879 but was renamed Bowden in 1970.
Demographics
The 2006 Census by the Australian Bureau of Statistics counted 654 persons in Ovingham on census night. Of these, 48.2% were male and 51.8% were female.
The majority of residents (65.9%) are of Australian birth, with other common census responses being England (4.9%) and India (2.3%).
The age distribution of Ovingham residents is skewed higher than the greater Australian population. 74.6% of residents were over 25 years in 2006, compared to the Australian average of 66.5%; and 25.4% were younger than 25 years, compared to the Australian average of 33.5%.
Local government
Part of Ovingham lies in Hindmarsh Ward in the City of Charles Sturt local government area, being represented in that council by Paul Alexandrides and Craig Auricht. The remainder of the suburb lies in the City of Prospect.
State and federal
Ovingham lies in the state electoral district of Adelaide and the federal electoral division of Adelaide. The suburb is represented in the South Australian House of Assembly by Rachel Sanderson and federally by Kate Ellis.
Shopping and dining
The Bombay Bicycle Club, a themed hotel, is located on Torrens Road. The Ovingham Football Club, the local team, is located on Churchill Road.
Roads
Ovingham is serviced by Torrens Road, connecting the suburb to Adelaide city centre, and Park Terrace, which forms its south-eastern boundary. Churchill Road heads north out of the suburb.
Public transport
Ovingham is serviced by public transport run by the Adelaide Metro.
Trains
The Gawler Central railway line passes beside the suburb. The closest station is Ovingham.
Buses
The suburb is serviced by buses run by the Adelaide Metro.