[2] 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.

[7][8] A proposal to rename it to Hillside in 1929 was favorably received locally,[9] but rejected by the government.

[5] 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.

[13] The Bombay Bicycle Club, a themed hotel, is located on Torrens Road.

Ovingham is serviced by Torrens Road, connecting the suburb to Adelaide city centre, and Park Terrace, which forms its south-eastern boundary.