Torrens Park

Torrens Park is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

The population of the Torrens Park statistical area (Lv2) is estimated to be around 2,710 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 23 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,687 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 2,677 in June 2024, based on examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS, and an additional 5 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,771 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration was primarily responsible for population growth in the area during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, based on 2021 data and released in 2023, with adjustments made using a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Looking ahead, lower quartile growth is anticipated for statistical areas across the nation, with the Torrens Park (SA2) expected to grow by 90 persons to reach approximately 2,800 by 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 5.3% in total over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Torrens Park, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data indicates Torrens Park has received approximately 8 dwelling approvals annually over the past 5 financial years, totalling around 41 homes. As of FY-26, 1 approval has been recorded. The average number of new residents per year arriving per new home is estimated at 1.3 between FY-21 and FY-25, suggesting balanced supply and demand with stable market conditions. However, recent figures show an increase to 4.8 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, indicating growing demand and tightening supply. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $736,000, reflecting a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties.

Commercial approvals registered in FY-26 totalled $878,000, highlighting the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Torrens Park shows 12.0% lower construction activity per person and ranks among the 40th percentile of areas assessed nationally, suggesting limited buyer options while strengthening demand for established properties. This lower activity may reflect market maturity and potential development constraints. All new construction in the area over this period has consisted of standalone homes, preserving its suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

The location has approximately 423 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established area. Population forecasts suggest Torrens Park will gain around 143 residents by 2041, with current construction levels expected to meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Torrens Park has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 18thth percentile nationally

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The exceptional employment performance in Torrens Park places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Torrens Park has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 1.2% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 3.6% over the past year.

This is based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of September 2025, 1,629 residents were employed, while the unemployment rate was 2.7% lower than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Torrens Park was 66.4%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services.

The area has a particularly strong specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share 1.8 times the regional level. However, construction is under-represented, with only 5.5% of Torrens Park's workforce compared to 8.7% in Greater Adelaide. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 3.6%, while labour force increased by 3.5%, leaving unemployment broadly flat. In contrast, Greater Adelaide experienced employment growth of 3.0% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with a 0.1 percentage point drop in unemployment. State-level data from 25-Nov shows SA employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, adding 10,710 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.0%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%, with SA's employment growth outpacing the national average of 0.14%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment is expected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Torrens Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.3% over five years and 15.0% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

The suburb of Torrens Park has a median taxpayer income of $61,215 and an average income of $96,762 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. These figures are exceptionally high nationally compared to Greater Adelaide's median income of $54,808 and average income of $66,852. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $66,602 (median) and $105,277 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Torrens Park rank highly nationally, between the 75th and 78th percentiles. Income analysis shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 29.5% of residents (799 people), similar to regional levels where 31.8% occupy this bracket. Torrens Park demonstrates considerable affluence with 36.5% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. After housing costs, residents retain 88.0% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Torrens Park displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Torrens Park, as per the latest Census, 69.1% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 30.9% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This compares to Adelaide metro's figures of 78.8% houses and 21.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Torrens Park stood at 41.2%, similar to Adelaide metro, with mortgaged dwellings at 38.5% and rented ones at 20.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, higher than the Adelaide metro average of $1,992. The median weekly rent was $330, slightly lower than Adelaide metro's figure of $335. Nationally, Torrens Park's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,167 compared to Australia's average of $1,863, while rents were substantially lower at $330 versus the national figure of $375.

Torrens Park features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 71.1% of all households, including 33.1% couples with children, 27.6% couples without children, and 9.2% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 28.9%, with lone person households at 25.0% and group households comprising 4.3% of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.6.

Torrens Park demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Torrens Park's educational attainment is notably higher than broader averages. Among residents aged 15+, 49.2% have university qualifications, surpassing South Australia's state average of 25.7% and the SA4 region's 28.1%. This high level of educational attainment positions Torrens Park favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 30.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (13.9%) and graduate diplomas (4.6%).

Vocational pathways account for 21.6% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas making up 10.4% and certificates 11.2%. Educational participation is high, with 32.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.1% in secondary education, 8.5% in primary education, and 8.5% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Torrens Park has 23 active transport stops currently operating. All of these are bus stops. They are serviced by 21 different routes in total.

These routes combined provide 737 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to public transport is rated as excellent. Residents typically live within 165 meters from the nearest stop. On average, there are 105 trips per day across all routes. This equates to approximately 32 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Torrens Park is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Torrens Park shows superior health outcomes for both young and elderly populations, with low prevalence rates for common conditions. Approximately 65% of its total population of 1,765 has private health cover, compared to Greater Adelaide's 59.3% and the national average of 55.7%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions in Torrens Park, affecting 7.8% and 7.3% of residents respectively.

A higher proportion of residents, 70.9%, report being completely free from medical ailments compared to Greater Adelaide's 69.3%. The area has a larger elderly population than the national average, with 20.4% of its residents aged 65 and over (552 people). Health outcomes among seniors in Torrens Park are generally above average, mirroring the overall population's health profile.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Torrens Park was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Torrens Park's population shows above-average cultural diversity, with 23.3% born overseas and 13.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, comprising 42.8% of residents. The 'Other' religious category is slightly overrepresented compared to Greater Adelaide (0.8% vs 0.5%).

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (29.9%), Australian (22.3%), and Scottish (10.5%). Some ethnic groups show notable differences: Polish residents make up 1.2%, higher than the regional average of 1.0%; German residents comprise 5.6% compared to 5.9% regionally; Russian residents account for 0.5% versus the regional average of 0.3%.

Torrens Park hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Torrens Park is 43 years, significantly higher than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Torrens Park has a higher percentage of residents aged 15-24 (16.3%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (9.5%). According to the 2021 Census, the age group 15-24 grew from 14.8% to 16.3%, while the age group 75-84 increased from 5.7% to 7.0%. Conversely, the age group 35-44 declined from 11.1% to 9.5%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Torrens Park's age structure. Notably, the age group 75-84 is projected to grow by 32%, reaching 251 people from 189. The combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 64% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both age groups 0-4 and 5-14 are projected to decrease in number.