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Ottoway vs Pennington

Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 1.4 km apart, on the same open data. Ottoway scores higher on 3 of 10 measures.

OttowayPennington
Active6665
Safety3413
Wealth1216
Value2462
Parks4462
Cafés2828
Transit3164
Green space1244
Active & healthy4354
Schools nearby (OSM)7522
Median rent$275/wk $250/wk
Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026)$800,500$960,000
House sales this quarter510
Population2,7833,773
Full profile Ottoway in full Pennington in full

Scores are percentiles across all 274 Adelaide suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Ottoway safer than Pennington?

Ottoway scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Ottoway or Pennington?

Ottoway has the lower median house price of the two ($800,500 vs $960,000).

Should I live in Ottoway or Pennington?

Ottoway scores higher on 3 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Ottoway or Pennington.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →