Bowden vs Ovingham
The verdict
Bowden is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.02M versus $1.52M in Ovingham. On the separate residential safety score, Bowden rates higher (38 vs 11/100 in Ovingham).
Scores
BowdenOvingham
| Bowden | Ovingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 89 |
| Transport | 91 | 94 |
| Education | 84 | 82 |
| Liveability | 89 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bowden | Ovingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,808 | 766 |
| Median age | 32 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,628 | $1,433 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 60.9% | 58.9% |
| Born in Australia | 60.8% | 68.4% |
| Avg household size | 1.8 | 2.1 |
Growth: Bowden High Growth · Ovingham High Growth
Property
| Bowden | Ovingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.02M | $1.52M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $620 | $790 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Bowden | Ovingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 38 | 11 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 442 | 914 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 277 | 261 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,509 | 13,055 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bowden | Ovingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
Transport
| Bowden | Ovingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 91 | 94 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 2 | 6 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 15 | 15 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 370 m | 310 m |
Liveability
| Bowden | Ovingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 9 | 1 |
| Parks | 5 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.2 km | 8.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 3.4 km | 3.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.2 km | 8.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.0 km | 2.0 km |
Population & growth
| Bowden | Ovingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,808 | 766 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,912 | 810 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,390 | 1,013 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.41% | 1.41% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bowden or Ovingham?
Bowden has the higher residential safety score (Bowden 38/100 vs Ovingham 11/100).
Which is more affordable, Bowden or Ovingham?
Bowden is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.02M versus $1.52M.
Which has better public transport, Bowden or Ovingham?
Ovingham has the higher transport score (Bowden 91/100 vs Ovingham 94/100).
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