Ottoway

SA 5013 • Greater Adelaide

2,783
Population (2021)
$28,860
Median Income
1.29 km²
Area
4m
Elevation

About Ottoway

Ottoway is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Port Adelaide Enfield (City) area. With a population of 2,783 and a median income of $28,860, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 1.29 km² at an elevation of 4m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Adelaide.

As part of Greater Adelaide, the suburb offers excellent value and a relaxed South Australian lifestyle. Residents enjoy access to local amenities, wine regions, and beautiful beaches within easy reach. Ottoway combines affordability with quality of life.

Ottoway falls under postcode 5013 and is governed by Port Adelaide Enfield Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Port Adelaide electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5013
Urban Area
Port Adelaide - Enfield - Port
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.85°, 138.54°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
1.29 km²
Elevation
4m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$275
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,408
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
37 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,500
Census 2021
2,783
11.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$23,660
Income 2021
$28,860
22.0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,603
Born Overseas 1,052

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Vietnam 395
  • 2. Philippines 175
  • 3. India 55
  • 4. England 45
  • 5. Italy 34
  • 6. Poland 26
  • 7. China 24
  • 8. Greece 24
  • 9. Germany 20
  • 10. Bosnia & Herzegovina 16
  • 11. New Zealand 15
  • 12. Iraq 12
  • 13. Croatia 11
  • 14. Pakistan 10
  • 15. Afghanistan 9

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 594
Australian 549
Vietnamese 527
Filipino 204
Italian 155
Scottish 153
Chinese 142
Irish 129
German 118
Australian Aboriginal 100

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

874
Both parents born in Australia
1,536
Both parents born overseas
244
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
40.6%
No Religion
35.6%
Buddhism
12.1%
Islam
3.7%
Sikhism
1.0%
Hinduism
0.7%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
158 (5.7%)
5-14 years
316 (11.4%)
15-19 years
163 (5.9%)
20-24 years
196 (7.0%)
25-34 years
451 (16.2%)
35-44 years
360 (12.9%)
45-54 years
382 (13.7%)
55-64 years
362 (13.0%)
65-74 years
238 (8.6%)
75-84 years
99 (3.6%)
85+ years
48 (1.7%)

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