Charleston vs Mount Torrens
The verdict
Charleston rates higher for transport (10 vs 0). Charleston is closer to the coast (35.2 km vs 38.5 km).
Scores
CharlestonMount Torrens
| Charleston | Mount Torrens | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 23 | 18 |
| Transport | 10 | 0 |
| Education | 58 | 52 |
| Liveability | 6 | 8 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Charleston | Mount Torrens | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 550 | 768 |
| Median age | 42 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,116 | $1,896 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.7% | 29.9% |
| Born in Australia | 87.5% | 83.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.8 |
Growth: Charleston Stable · Mount Torrens Declining
Property
| Charleston | Mount Torrens | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $965K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $670 | $565 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Charleston | Mount Torrens | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 364 | 1,042 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Charleston | Mount Torrens | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 990 |
See the full school list on each profile: Charleston · Mount Torrens
Transport
| Charleston | Mount Torrens | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 10 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 1 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 100 | 116 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 28.0 km | 32.5 km |
Liveability
| Charleston | 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 | 0 | 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) | 35.2 km | 38.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 29.4 km | 34.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 19.3 km | 25.3 km |
Population & growth
| Charleston | Mount Torrens | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 550 | 768 |
| Estimated 2025 | 577 | 786 |
| Projected 2041 | 570 | 752 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.21% | 0.58% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Charleston or Mount Torrens?
Charleston has the higher transport score (Charleston 10/100 vs Mount Torrens 0/100).
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