Birdwood vs Mount Torrens
The verdict
Birdwood rates higher for liveability (15 vs 8). Mount Torrens rates higher for education (52 vs 47). Mount Torrens has a shorter estimated CBD commute (116 vs 121 min).
Scores
BirdwoodMount Torrens
| Birdwood | Mount Torrens | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 19 | 18 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 47 | 52 |
| Liveability | 15 | 8 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Birdwood | Mount Torrens | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,376 | 768 |
| Median age | 43 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,754 | $1,896 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.8% | 29.9% |
| Born in Australia | 81.3% | 83.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.8 |
Growth: Birdwood Declining · Mount Torrens Declining
Property
| Birdwood | Mount Torrens | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $751K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 11.0% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $585 | $565 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.9% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Birdwood | Mount Torrens | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 145 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,398 | 1,042 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Birdwood | Mount Torrens | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,000 | 990 |
See the full school list on each profile: Birdwood · Mount Torrens
Transport
| Birdwood | Mount Torrens | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 121 | 116 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 30.5 km | 32.5 km |
Liveability
| Birdwood | Mount Torrens | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 37.9 km | 38.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 36.4 km | 34.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 29.5 km | 25.3 km |
Population & growth
| Birdwood | Mount Torrens | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,376 | 768 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,408 | 786 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,348 | 752 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.58% | 0.58% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Birdwood or Mount Torrens?
Birdwood has a higher average school ICSEA (Birdwood 1000 vs Mount Torrens 990; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Birdwood or Mount Torrens?
Birdwood and Mount Torrens have similar transport scores.
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