Mile End vs Torrensville
The verdict
Mile End is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.14M versus $1.24M in Torrensville. Mile End has a shorter estimated CBD commute (20 vs 24 min). On the separate residential safety score, Torrensville rates higher (34 vs 28/100 in Mile End).
Scores
| Mile End | Torrensville | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 81 |
| Transport | 83 | 81 |
| Education | 82 | 81 |
| Liveability | 83 | 82 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mile End | Torrensville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,536 | 4,110 |
| Median age | 36 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,726 | $1,709 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 58.2% | 56.7% |
| Born in Australia | 67.5% | 65.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.4 |
Growth: Mile End Moderate Growth · Torrensville Moderate Growth
Property
| Mile End | Torrensville | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.14M | $1.24M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -23.1% | 32.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $620 | $677 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Mile End | Torrensville | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 28 | 34 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 507 | 511 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 485 | 292 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,590 | 8,832 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mile End | Torrensville | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 3 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,051 | 1,027 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mile End · Torrensville
Transport
| Mile End | Torrensville | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 83 | 81 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 14 | 20 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 20 | 24 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 860 m | 1.7 km |
Liveability
| Mile End | Torrensville | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 4 |
| Parks | 4 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.8 km | 6.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 2.7 km | 3.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.1 km | 6.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 3.5 km |
Population & growth
| Mile End | Torrensville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,536 | 4,110 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,869 | 4,412 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,381 | 4,875 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.79% | 1.79% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mile End or Torrensville?
Torrensville has the higher residential safety score (Mile End 28/100 vs Torrensville 34/100).
Which is more affordable, Mile End or Torrensville?
Mile End is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.14M versus $1.24M.
Which has better schools, Mile End or Torrensville?
Mile End has a higher average school ICSEA (Mile End 1051 vs Torrensville 1027; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mile End or Torrensville?
Mile End has the higher transport score (Mile End 83/100 vs Torrensville 81/100).
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