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 Torrens Park is estimated at around 2,711 as of February 2026. This reflects an increase of 24 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,687 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 2,677 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, and an additional 6 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,771 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration 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 and years post-2032, SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted, adjusted using weighted aggregation methods. Looking ahead, lower quartile growth is anticipated nationally, with Torrens Park expected to grow by 105 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 5.8% over the 17 years.

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 shows Torrens Park has had around 8 dwelling approvals annually over the past 5 financial years, totalling approximately 41 homes. In FY-26 so far, there has been 1 approval recorded. On average, 1.3 new residents have arrived per new home each year between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating balanced supply and demand with stable market conditions. However, this figure has increased to 4.8 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, suggesting increasing demand and tightening supply. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $736,000, reflecting a focus on premium properties by developers.

Additionally, $878,000 in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, highlighting the residential nature of the area. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Torrens Park has 12.0% lower construction activity per person and ranks among the 40th percentile nationally, suggesting limited buyer options but strengthening demand for established properties. New construction has been entirely standalone homes, preserving the suburban character of the area with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. The location has approximately 423 people per dwelling approval, reflecting its established nature.

Population forecasts indicate Torrens Park will gain 157 residents by 2041, with current construction levels expected to meet demand adequately and create favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth beyond current forecasts.

Torrens Park has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 13thth percentile nationally

No changes were identified by AreaSearch that could significantly impact the region. Key projects comprise Belair Road Retaining Walls Maintenance, Adelaide Public Transport Capacity and Access, Adelaide's Inner And Outer Ring Route Capacity Improvements, and Springbank Secondary College upgrade.

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

Torrens Park has an educated workforce with professional services well-represented. Its unemployment rate was 1.2% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 3.6%. As of September 2025, 1,633 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.7%, lower than Greater Adelaide's 3.9%.

Workforce participation is high at 72.6% compared to Greater Adelaide's 66.4%. About 17.6% of residents work from home, considering Covid-19 impacts. Key industries include health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services, with the latter being particularly strong at 1.8 times the regional level. Construction employment is under-represented at 5.5%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 8.7%.

Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 3.6% and labour force by the same percentage, keeping unemployment broadly stable. In contrast, Greater Adelaide saw employment growth of 3.0% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with a slight drop in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Torrens Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.3% over five years and 15.0% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

Torrens Park's median taxpayer income was $61,215, with an average of $96,762, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of postcode level ATO data for the financial year 2023. This is notably high compared to Greater Adelaide's median income of $54,808 and average income of $66,852. By September 2025, estimates suggest a median income of approximately $66,602 and an average of $105,277, factoring in the Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023. Torrens Park's incomes rank highly nationally, with household, family, and personal incomes all between the 75th and 78th percentiles according to the 2021 Census figures. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 is dominant in Torrens Park, with 29.5% of residents (799 people) falling within it, similar to regional levels where 31.8% occupy this bracket. The suburb exhibits significant affluence, with 36.5% earning over $3,000 per week, contributing to premium retail and service offerings. After housing costs, residents retain 88.0% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power, and 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

Torrens Park's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 69.1% houses and 30.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Adelaide metro's 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Torrens Park was at 41.2%, with the rest being mortgaged (38.5%) or rented (20.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,167, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $1,562. Median weekly rent in Torrens Park was recorded at $330, compared to Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, Torrens Park's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Torrens Park features high concentrations of group households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 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 comprise the remaining 28.9%, with lone person households at 25.0% and group households making up 4.3%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which aligns with the Greater Adelaide average.

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% possess university qualifications compared to 25.7% in South Australia (SA) and 28.1% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 30.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 13.9% and graduate diplomas at 4.6%. Vocational pathways account for 21.6% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 10.4% and certificates at 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

Transport analysis shows 23 operational stops in Torrens Park, offering mixed bus services. These are covered by 21 routes, facilitating 737 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated excellent, with residents averaging 165 meters from nearest stop. Primarily residential, most commute outward; cars dominate at 87%, trains at 5%. Average vehicle ownership is 1.5 per dwelling. In 2021 Census data (which may reflect COVID-19 conditions), 17.6% work from home.

Service frequency averages 105 trips daily, about 32 weekly trips per stop.

Torrens Park's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Torrens Park's health outcomes show excellent results based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are low, particularly among younger cohorts. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 65% of the total population (1,766 people), compared to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and 55.7% nationally.

The most common medical conditions are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 7.8% and 7.3% of residents respectively. 70.9% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 67.9% in Greater Adelaide. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 21.2% of residents aged 65 and over (574 people), higher than the 19.3% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors are above average but rank lower nationally compared to the broader population.

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, surveyed in June 2016, exhibited above-average cultural diversity with 23.3% of its residents born overseas and 13.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 42.8% of Torrens Park's population as of June 2016. The 'Other' religion category showed overrepresentation in Torrens Park at 0.8%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 1.8%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (29.9%), Australian (22.3%), and Scottish (10.5%). Notably, Polish (1.2%) and German (5.6%) ethnicities were overrepresented in Torrens Park compared to Greater Adelaide's 1.0% and 5.1%, respectively. Russian ethnicity also showed higher representation at 0.5%.

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

The median age in Torrens Park is 43 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Torrens Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 15-24 (16.7%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (9.3%). According to the 2021 Census, the 15-24 age group increased from 14.8% to 16.7%, while the 75-84 age group grew from 5.7% to 7.5%. Conversely, the 35-44 age group decreased from 11.1% to 9.3%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Torrens Park's age structure. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 27%, reaching 258 people from 203. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 58% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 65-74 and 0-4 age groups are projected to decrease in number.