Torrens Park
Household income sits at the 82.3rd percentile, while university attainment is 60.0%, or 29.9 percentage points above the national comparison. About 79.1% of residents stayed at the same address over the reference period, supporting continuity. Compared with nearby Mitcham and Urrbrae, its appeal is concentrated high-value housing, a strong professional base and a close-in setting, although the $330 weekly rent highlights the gap between buying and renting.
Local council: Mitcham
Population
2,687
Median Age
43.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,165/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
46
Median House
$2.3M
First quarter 2026
The mix is family-oriented, with 69.1% separate houses and 35.8% containing 4 or more bedrooms, although 3-bedroom homes are slightly more common at 37.4%. Mortgage payments equal 23.1% of household income and mortgage stress is not flagged, supporting established owners but not removing the deposit hurdle. Compared with a middle-market suburb, Torrens Park suits buyers prioritising land and tenure stability over low entry cost; inspect older homes because premium pricing can magnify renovation risk.
For Buyers
The mix is family-oriented, with 69.1% separate houses and 35.8% containing 4 or more bedrooms, although 3-bedroom homes are slightly more common at 37.4%. Mortgage payments equal 23.1% of household income and mortgage stress is not flagged, supporting established owners but not removing the deposit hurdle. Compared with a middle-market suburb, Torrens Park suits buyers prioritising land and tenure stability over low entry cost; inspect older homes because premium pricing can magnify renovation risk.
For Investors
Investor appeal is shaped by scarcity and pricing rather than a high-yield profile. Rent growth of 29.2% supports income momentum, but the premium price can produce lower returns than the same rent on a cheaper asset. Forty-seven development applications in 12 months, including a proposal for 2 semi-detached dwellings, signal ongoing infill that may add rental competition. Compared with a renter-heavy suburb, the tenant pool is narrower, so dwelling quality, holding costs and Balanced migration matter.
Development Activity
Total DAs
277
Last 12 Months
46
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+2.2%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
At 43, the median age is 3.0 years above the national comparison, while 60.0% of residents have university qualifications, 29.9 percentage points above national. Overseas-born residents account for 23.3%, only 1.7 points above national, so the profile is established and Anglo-leaning rather than migrant-majority. English ancestry counts 1,167 people, followed by Scottish 408, Irish 295 and German 217. No religion counts 1,362 people versus 1,096 for Christianity. Average household size is 2.5, equal to national, while 79.1% staying put supports a settled population.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
69.1%
Houses
13.6%
Townhouse
17.3%
Apartment
Tenure
Property ownership is relatively deep: 41.0% of residents own outright and 37.6% hold a mortgage, compared with 19.7% renting. Separate houses account for 69.1% of dwellings, while apartments make up 17.3% and semi-detached homes 13.6%. The bedroom mix supports larger households, with 35.8% of homes at 4 or more bedrooms and 37.4% at 3 bedrooms, both more common than the 2-bedroom share of 24.4%. Compared with a renter-oriented inner suburb, this is a high-equity, family-house market.
Mortgage / mo
$2,167
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$330
Census 2021
HH Size
2.5
Personal Income / wk
$1,001
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.8%
Unoccupied
74
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
15.2%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.1%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
46.2%
Couples with children
39.7%
Couples, no children
11.8%
Single parent
736
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads local employment at 24.1% and 261 workers, followed by Professional/Tech at 14.7% and 159, Education at 14.3% and 155, Public Administration at 6.7% and 73, and Construction at 4.9% and 53. Occupations are similarly skilled, with 552 Professionals and 276 Managers compared with 170 in Clerical/Admin and 87 in Trades. Participation is 66.4%, unemployment is 4.4%, and 805 people work full-time versus 545 part-time. IEO and IER sit at decile 9, while IRSD and IRSAD reach decile 10, placing broader advantage above most areas.
Unemployment
4.4%
Labour Force
1,490
Unemployed
65
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
56.5%
Part-time
38.2%
Participation
66.4%
Employed
1,425
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
60.0%
Postgraduate
18.7%
Born Overseas
23.3%
Dwellings
1,024
Transport to Work
Daily travel is car-led: 68.5% drive, compared with 5.4% using public transport and 3.3% walking or cycling. A further 18.2% work from home, which may reduce peak commuting but increases the value of a comfortable home office. Torrens Park covers only 1.53 square kilometres, with density of 1,754.8 people per square kilometre, so local trips can be relatively compact even though the dominant commute mode is the car. Recorded crime is 38.0 incidents per 1,000 residents, or 102 incidents in total; street-level checks remain useful. IRSAD and IRSD are both in decile 10, placing the suburb above most areas on broad socio-economic advantage. Compared with a transit-first neighbourhood, it suits households comfortable with driving and established services.
Drive
68.5%
Public Transport
5.4%
Walk / Cycle
3.3%
Work from Home
18.2%
Growth Outlook
Torrens Park has an established profile: the forecast annual trend is 0.49%, migration is labelled Balanced and population change across the wider area is 6.2% over 10 years. The shift trajectory is Stable, so growth should be gradual rather than driven by a sudden demographic reset. Rent growth of 29.2% has outpaced the 0.49% annual population trend, reflecting stronger housing-cost pressure than resident expansion. Gentrification signals are restrained: the main score is 15 with a stage of Not gentrifying, while the shift measure records a score of 32 and Early signs. Compared with a fast-growth corridor, change is more likely to come through selective infill within the suburb's compact 1.53 square kilometre footprint.
Population trend: Mitcham council area
Torrens Park sits in the Mitcham council area. These are the council area's residents, not Torrens Park's.
Residents 2025
71,267
Growth, 5 yr average
+0.9%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+1.0%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
102
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
38.0
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Torrens Park compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are in Torrens Park?
School availability should be checked by exact address before buying. Torrens Park covers 1.53 square kilometres, but enrolment boundaries can extend into neighbouring suburbs and differ across government, Catholic and independent sectors. Confirm nearby options, intake rules, transport and out-of-area policies with the relevant education authority.
Is Torrens Park safe?
Recorded crime is 38.0 incidents per 1,000 residents, with 102 total incidents. These figures provide a broad suburb-level guide, not a guarantee for every street, so compare recent incidents, lighting, traffic and property access around the exact address before deciding.
How is Torrens Park's population changing?
The current population is 2,687, with a median age of 43. The forecast annual trend is 0.49%, migration is Balanced and population change across the wider area is 6.2% over 10 years. The shift trajectory is Stable, while the gentrification stage is Not gentrifying with a score of 15, indicating gradual change rather than a rapid reset.
What development is occurring in Torrens Park?
Development activity is noticeable rather than negligible: 47 applications were recorded over 12 months. Recent examples include proposals for 2 single-storey semi-detached dwellings and separate detached dwelling work. This level of infill can refresh older housing and add choice, but buyers should check plans, overlooking, retaining walls, construction timing and effects on nearby streets.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), SA Department for Housing and Urban Development (house prices), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications).
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