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Ottoway

SA 5013 • Greater Adelaide

2,783
Population (2021)
$28,860
Median Income
1.29 km²
Area
$275/wk
Median Rent
MulticulturalSuburbanAffordableDiverseCBD-Adjacent

About Ottoway

Ottoway is an inner-suburban locality in Adelaide's Port Adelaide Enfield council area, located approximately 9 kilometres north-west of the Adelaide CBD on the Port River estuary fringe. With a population of 2,783, the suburb is a compact urban area of 1.3 square kilometres characterised by mixed residential and light industrial land use. The community is notably multicultural, with significant Vietnamese, Filipino, and Eastern European communities reflected in both ancestry data and the suburb's diverse streetscape, and a median household income of approximately $1,221 per week.

Ottoway sits within easy reach of the Port Adelaide waterfront precinct, which has undergone significant regeneration in recent years with new restaurants, galleries, and heritage attractions along the Dock One area. The suburb is served by bus routes connecting to the broader Adelaide network, and its flat terrain makes cycling to nearby Port Adelaide or Semaphore Road practical. With relatively affordable housing and proximity to Port Adelaide's growing creative and hospitality scene, Ottoway attracts a mix of working families, renters, and those seeking affordable inner-city living on Adelaide's north-west fringe.

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

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

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Rosewater
1.5 km
18 min
Wingfield
2 km
25 min

Bus Services

  • Adelaide Metro Route 155, 157 — Adelaide CBD / Port Adelaide 25-40 min to CBD

Commute to Adelaide CBD

Distance
9 km
By Train
Walk or bus to Rosewater station (~5-10 min), then ~25 min on Outer Harbor Line to Adelaide station
By Car (Peak)
20–30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
15–20 min

🛣️ Port River Expressway and Port Adelaide Expressway provide direct routes to the CBD

Walkability Car-Dependent

Most daily errands require a car or bus, though local streets connect to Port Adelaide's shopping strip within cycling distance

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$275
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,408
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
37 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
9.8%

82 state housing + 18 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 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

🧬 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%)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ottoway known for? +

Ottoway is known for its multicultural community, with strong Vietnamese, Filipino, and European communities giving the suburb a diverse character. It is also close to the Port Adelaide waterfront precinct, which has seen significant rejuvenation with dining, heritage attractions, and arts venues.

How far is Ottoway from Adelaide CBD? +

Ottoway is approximately 9 kilometres north-west of the Adelaide CBD, around a 15 to 20 minute drive off-peak via the Port Adelaide Expressway, or 20 to 30 minutes during peak hour.

Does Ottoway have public transport? +

Ottoway is served by Adelaide Metro bus routes connecting to the CBD and Port Adelaide. The nearest train station is Rosewater, approximately 1.5 kilometres away on the Outer Harbor Line, providing rail access to the Adelaide CBD in around 25 minutes.

What is the population of Ottoway? +

According to the 2021 Census, Ottoway has a population of 2,783, an increase from 2,500 in 2016. The suburb has a median age of 37 and a notably diverse community, with around 55% of parents having been born overseas.

Is Ottoway a good place to live? +

Ottoway suits those seeking affordable inner-suburban living close to Port Adelaide's growing food and arts scene. The suburb has a strong multicultural character and reasonable transport links, making it appealing to working families and renters, though its mixed industrial-residential nature and higher social housing rate of nearly 10% should be considered.

What is the postcode for Ottoway? +

Ottoway's postcode is 5013, shared with neighbouring suburbs Pennington and Mansfield Park in Adelaide's inner north-west.