Torrensville, SA 5031 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Torrensville is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5031, home to 4,110 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the West Torrens local government area and roughly 3 km from the Adelaide CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$360 /wk
Population4,110
Median age37
Area2 km²
To CBD3 km
LGAWest Torrens

Demographics

Population
4,110
Median age
37 years
Median household income
$1,709 /week
Median personal income
$799 /week
Median family income
$2,153 /week
Average household size
2.4
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
West Torrens
Statistical region (SA4)
Adelaide - West
Remoteness classification
Major Cities of Australia
Federal electorate
Adelaide
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$360 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,863
Rent share of household income
21%

Schools

  • Warriappendi School Secondary · Government
  • Richmond Primary School Primary · Government
  • Tenison Woods Catholic School Primary · Independent
  • Cowandilla Primary School Primary · Government
  • Aspect Treetops School Special · Independent

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 20 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 4 train stops, 80 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Stop 2A South Rd - East side bus · 53 m
  • Stop 2 South Rd - East side bus · 417 m
  • Stop 3 South Rd - East side bus · 492 m
  • Stop 5A Sir Donald Bradman Dr - South side bus · 565 m
  • Adelaide Station train · 961 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 6 cafés
  • 8 restaurants
  • 3 pubs and bars
  • 32 parks and reserves
  • 12 gyms and fitness centres
  • 2 libraries
  • 1 supermarket
  • 7 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 1.5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (28.7°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (15.0°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 525 mm
  • Reference station: Adelaide (Kent Town), 1.1 km away

NBN & connectivity

Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 95.1% of the 2,418 resolvable premises in Torrensville. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 3.8%
  • Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 95.1%
  • Fibre to the Node: 1.0%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 1,080 across postcode 5031 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 13% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 447 theft, 187 property damage, 172 violent offences.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Torrensville?

Torrensville (SA 5031) had 4,110 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 37. It sits within the West Torrens local government area.

What is the median rent in Torrensville?

The median advertised rent in Torrensville is $360/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Torrensville?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Torrensville covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Warriappendi School (0.6 km), Richmond Primary School (0.7 km), Tenison Woods Catholic School (0.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Torrensville?

Torrensville is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (95.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Torrensville?

Across postcode 5031, 1,080 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (447), property damage (187), violent (172). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Torrensville?

In Torrensville, mean daily temperatures range from 12.1°C to 21.9°C and annual rainfall is 525 mm measured at the Adelaide (Kent Town) weather station (1.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Torrensville?

84 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Torrensville centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 20 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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