Torrensville
A $1,559,000 median house price in a suburb scoring decile 10 on both IRSAD and IRSD tells you Torrensville sits at the top of Adelaide's advantage ladder, yet its 51.4% university qualification rate, 21.3 points above the national figure, is arguably more telling than the price tag. The suburb covers just 2.04 km2 and holds 4,110 residents at a density of 2,018 per km2. Median age is 37, three years below the national figure, pointing to a younger professional base that contrasts with many premium South Australian postcodes. Renting sits at 38.1%, higher than the owner-occupier share, and vacancy runs at 7.6%, signalling meaningful stock turnover for a suburb at this price point.
Population
4,110
Median Age
37.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,709/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
69
Median House
$1.6M
Median 1Q 2026
The median house price reached $1,559,000 in 1Q 2026, up 32.6% from $1,176,000 just one year earlier in 1Q 2025. That pace of appreciation is well above the national average for established suburbs and compresses affordability quickly. Separate houses account for 71.1% of stock, with semi-detached at 20.0% and apartments at 8.8%, so detached homes dominate but choice is not unlimited. Three-bedroom dwellings make up 49.0% of all dwellings, followed by two-bedroom at 29.1% and four-plus at 18.2%. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,863, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 25.2%, below the 30% stress threshold even at this price level, because household incomes sit in the 60.1st percentile nationally. Outright owners at 32.8% exceed mortgage holders at 29.2%, a sign of established wealth rather than recent leveraged buying.
For Buyers
The median house price reached $1,559,000 in 1Q 2026, up 32.6% from $1,176,000 just one year earlier in 1Q 2025. That pace of appreciation is well above the national average for established suburbs and compresses affordability quickly. Separate houses account for 71.1% of stock, with semi-detached at 20.0% and apartments at 8.8%, so detached homes dominate but choice is not unlimited. Three-bedroom dwellings make up 49.0% of all dwellings, followed by two-bedroom at 29.1% and four-plus at 18.2%. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,863, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 25.2%, below the 30% stress threshold even at this price level, because household incomes sit in the 60.1st percentile nationally. Outright owners at 32.8% exceed mortgage holders at 29.2%, a sign of established wealth rather than recent leveraged buying.
For Investors
Torrensville carries a 38.1% renter share and weekly rent of $360, which against the $1,559,000 median implies a gross yield near 1.2%, very low by Adelaide standards. The 7.6% vacancy rate is elevated compared to state norms and signals that supply is not scarce at current rents despite the premium price tier. Development activity is solid at 63 applications in 12 months, though recent samples lean toward alterations and retrospective approvals rather than new dwelling supply. Migration is balanced: overseas arrivals add a net 24 residents a year while internal migration removes 20, leaving thin organic demand. Price growth of 32.6% in a single year is a compelling capital gain story, but investors entering at $1,559,000 should model returns on capital appreciation rather than yield, because rent-to-income for tenants is already comfortable at 21.1%.
Development Activity
Total DAs
338
Last 12 Months
69
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+16.9%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Torrensville iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Torrensville Primary School
U, R-6 · 380 students
Thebarton Senior College
U, 11-12 · 1284 students
Demographics
The median age of 37 sits three years below the national figure, younger than most premium Adelaide postcodes. Overseas-born residents make up 32.7% of the population, which is 11.1 percentage points above the national average. Ancestry reflects Torrensville's Mediterranean settlement history: English leads at 1,062 residents, followed closely by Greek at 609 and Italian at 546, which also explains why Greek (203 speakers) and Italian (80) are the most common non-English languages. University qualifications reach 51.4%, running 21.3 points above national and marking the suburb as a graduate concentration zone. Average household size is 2.4, marginally below the national figure, and couples with children (1,050 families) slightly outnumber couples without children (985).
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
71.1%
Houses
20.0%
Townhouse
8.8%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure splits see outright owners at 32.8%, mortgage holders at 29.2% and renters at 38.1%, with the renter share notably high for a suburb at this price level. Separate houses dominate at 71.1% of dwellings, giving the suburb a detached-house character that is scarcer in inner Adelaide than the proportion suggests, because the 2.04 km2 footprint limits total supply. The median house price rose from $1,176,000 to $1,559,000 between 1Q 2025 and 1Q 2026, a 32.6% one-year gain that exceeded most comparable SA suburbs. Three-bedroom homes make up 49.0% of stock, followed by two-bedroom at 29.1%. Mortgage stress is not indicated: the mortgage-to-income ratio of 25.2% and rent-to-income of 21.1% both sit comfortably below the 30% threshold, reflecting household incomes in the 60.1st percentile nationally despite a premium median price.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,863
Rent / wk
$360
HH Size
2.4
Personal Income / wk
$799
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.6%
Unoccupied
138
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.1%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
25.2%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
33.1%
Couples, no children
2,980
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads the local employment mix at 19.8% of workers (339 people), followed by Education at 11.1% (189) and Professional/Tech at 9.9% (169). Public Administration adds 8.5% (145) and Construction 6.6% (113), a mix that concentrates income in relatively stable, salaried sectors. By occupation, Professionals are the largest group at 682 workers, ahead of Clerical/Admin at 288 and Managers at 282. Unemployment is 4.0% and the full-time employment rate is 59.1%, with 1,327 workers in full-time roles. The IEO decile of 9 and IRSAD decile of 10 confirm high education and advantage relative to national benchmarks. Real income grew 13.9% over the decade, and personal weekly income averages $799, supporting the premium property market without excessive mortgage strain.
Unemployment
2.9%
Labour Force
1,352
Unemployed
39
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
59.1%
Part-time
36.9%
Participation
65.8%
Employed
2,245
Occupations
Top Industries
University
51.4%
Postgraduate
14.6%
Born Overseas
32.7%
Dwellings
1,676
Transport to Work
Car dependency is moderate for inner Adelaide: 73.4% drive to work, while 9.1% walk or cycle and 10.9% use public transport. The suburb scores decile 10 on IRSAD, the top national advantage tier, meaning very few residents face material deprivation. Relative disadvantage (IRSD) is also decile 10, reinforcing that outcome. Crime totals 363 incidents with a rate of 88.3 per 1,000 residents; SA state crime rates provide the relevant comparison and Torrensville's rate warrants consideration alongside property type and local commercial activity. No schools are recorded inside the 2.04 km2 boundary in this dataset, so families rely on nearby institutions. Volunteering reaches 16.6% of residents and only 6.5% (257 people) need daily assistance, both consistent with the healthy, working-age demographic profile.
Drive
73.4%
Public Transport
10.9%
Walk / Cycle
9.1%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.49%/yr
(+12 people/yr)
EstablishedAnnual population growth is 0.49%, adding approximately 12 persons a year to the 4,110 base. Over the 10-year horizon the suburb grew 6.2%, modest for an inner suburb but consistent with an established, space-constrained market. Medium forecasts hold the population near 2,462 to 2,509 by 2031 for the core census-area component, with migration balanced between 24 annual overseas arrivals and 20 internal departures. The gentrification score of 15 reads as not gentrifying at the household data level, which makes sense for a suburb already at IRSAD decile 10. However, rent growth of 29.2% over the measured period and a young-share gain of 0.7 points are early signals that demand from younger graduates is intensifying. The 32.6% one-year house price increase is the strongest growth signal in the dataset.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Balanced
Net Overseas / yr
+24
Net Internal / yr
-20
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Accelerating: -5% → 12%
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
363
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
88.3
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Torrensville compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Torrensville a good suburb to live in?
Torrensville scores decile 10 on IRSAD and IRSD, the top national advantage tier on two of four SEIFA indexes, and decile 9 on IEO and IER. University qualifications reach 51.4%, which is 21.3 points above national. The suburb suits younger professionals particularly well given a median age of 37, three years below national, and a 38.1% renter share that indicates strong rental market activity.
What is the median house price in Torrensville?
The median house price is $1,559,000 as of 1Q 2026, up 32.6% from $1,176,000 in 1Q 2025. Weekly rent averages $360 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $1,863, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 25.2%, below the stress threshold despite the premium price level.
What schools are in Torrensville?
No schools are recorded inside the 2.04 km2 Torrensville boundary in this dataset, so families rely on institutions in neighbouring suburbs. The local population is highly educated with university qualifications at 51.4%, which is 21.3 points above the national average, suggesting strong access to educational resources in the broader area.
Is Torrensville safe?
Torrensville recorded 363 total crime incidents in the dataset period, giving a crime rate of 88.3 per 1,000 residents. As a broader indicator, the suburb scores decile 10 on the IRSD index of relative disadvantage, the top national tier, and only 6.5% of its 4,110 residents need daily assistance, both consistent with a low-disadvantage community profile.
Is Torrensville good for property investment?
Weekly rent of $360 against a $1,559,000 median implies a gross yield near 1.2%, very low by Adelaide standards. The 7.6% vacancy rate is elevated and limits rental upside. However, the 32.6% price gain in 12 months and a 38.1% renter share indicate strong capital growth momentum. Returns depend on capital appreciation rather than yield, and 63 development applications in 12 months signal ongoing investment interest in the area.
How is Torrensville's population changing?
Annual population growth is 0.49%, adding around 12 persons per year to the 4,110 base. Over 10 years the suburb grew 6.2%. Overseas migration contributes a net 24 arrivals annually while internal migration removes 20, leaving balanced but thin net growth. Medium forecasts project the population rising gradually to around 2,509 for the core area by 2031.
What languages are spoken in Torrensville?
About 32.7% of residents were born overseas, which is 11.1 percentage points above the national figure. The suburb has a strong Mediterranean heritage, with Greek spoken by 203 residents and Italian by 80. Mandarin (51 speakers), Punjabi (41) and Arabic (26) reflect more recent migration, consistent with the 29.2% rent growth drawing in newer arrivals.
How much development is happening in Torrensville?
There were 63 development applications lodged in the past 12 months. Recent samples include verandah additions, commercial fitouts and retrospective approvals for ancillary accommodation, reflecting an established suburb undergoing incremental improvement rather than new dwelling supply. This is consistent with 0.49% annual population growth and a predominantly detached-house stock at 71.1%.
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), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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