Lower Mitcham vs Torrens Park
The verdict
Torrens Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.53M versus $1.58M in Lower Mitcham. Lower Mitcham has a shorter estimated CBD commute (20 vs 31 min). On the separate residential safety score, Lower Mitcham rates higher (68 vs 63/100 in Torrens Park).
Scores
| Lower Mitcham | Torrens Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 80 |
| Transport | 88 | 87 |
| Education | 88 | 89 |
| Liveability | 69 | 65 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lower Mitcham | Torrens Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,187 | 2,687 |
| Median age | 45 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,045 | $2,165 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 62.9% | 66.3% |
| Born in Australia | 80.5% | 75.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Growth: Lower Mitcham Stable · Torrens Park Stable
Property
| Lower Mitcham | Torrens Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.58M | $1.53M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 2.6% | 4.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $780 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | 1.6% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Lower Mitcham | Torrens Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 68 | 63 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 229 | 298 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 137 | 74 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,783 | 3,796 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lower Mitcham | Torrens Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,150 |
See the full school list on each profile: Lower Mitcham · Torrens Park
Transport
| Lower Mitcham | Torrens Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 88 | 87 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 2 | 23 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 20 | 31 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 490 m | 280 m |
Liveability
| Lower Mitcham | Torrens Park | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 2 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 9 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.6 km | 9.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 5.9 km | 6.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.5 km | 5.3 km |
Population & growth
| Lower Mitcham | Torrens Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,187 | 2,687 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,254 | 2,769 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,307 | 2,835 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.76% | 0.75% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Lower Mitcham or Torrens Park?
Lower Mitcham has the higher residential safety score (Lower Mitcham 68/100 vs Torrens Park 63/100).
Which is more affordable, Lower Mitcham or Torrens Park?
Torrens Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.53M versus $1.58M.
Which has better public transport, Lower Mitcham or Torrens Park?
Lower Mitcham has the higher transport score (Lower Mitcham 88/100 vs Torrens Park 87/100).
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