# Farrer vs Torrens — 2021 Census comparison

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) comparison · about 1.6 km apart

Farrer and Torrens are neighbouring areas in the Australian Capital Territory with distinct profiles. Farrer is noticeably older, with a typical resident aged 43 and a much higher share of seniors (23.7%). It also offers better access to basic needs, as far more homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries (89.0% vs 54.3%) and health services (71.5% vs 52.8%). In contrast, Torrens is more geared towards families, with a higher share of children (21.5%) and a far greater proportion of separate houses (84.6%).

These two areas are very similar in many ways, sharing nearly identical typical weekly household incomes and levels of university education. This common ground exists alongside a few gaps that are growing over time. Since 2011, the difference in home ownership has increased, with renting now well higher in Torrens. At the same time, the gap in the age of residents has remained steady, while the share of seniors has become well higher in Farrer.

## Where they differ most

- Separate houses: 11.4 pts higher in Torrens
- Aged 65+: 8.1 pts higher in Farrer
- Population: 1,363 larger in Farrer
- Renting: 8.9 pts higher in Torrens
- Needs assistance: 1.7 pts higher in Farrer

## Demographics & Identity

| Statistic | Farrer | Torrens | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Population | 3,787 | 2,424 | 1,363 larger in Farrer | gap widening |
| Median age | 43 yrs | 39 yrs | 4 yrs older in Farrer | gap steady |
| First Nations | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4 pts higher in Torrens | gap steady |
| Aged 65+ | 23.7% | 15.6% | 8.1 pts higher in Farrer | gap widening |
| Under 15 | 18.1% | 21.5% | 3.4 pts higher in Torrens | gap steady |
| De facto | 9.4% | 10.9% | 1.5 pts higher in Torrens | gap widening |

### Age structure

| Category | Farrer % | Torrens % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Older adults (45–64) | 25.0% | 26.0% | -1.0 |
| Young adults (25–44) | 21.8% | 24.7% | -3.0 |
| Seniors (65+) | 23.7% | 15.6% | +8.1 |
| Children (0–14) | 18.1% | 21.5% | -3.4 |
| Youth (15–24) | 11.6% | 12.1% | -0.6 |

### Marital status

| Category | Farrer % | Torrens % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Married | 53.8% | 52.4% | +1.4 |
| Never married | 28.8% | 33.8% | -4.9 |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 4.4% | +3.9 |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 7.7% | -0.9 |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.1% | +0.3 |

### Age profile

Share of each region's population by age band and sex.

| Age band | Farrer male | Farrer female | Torrens male | Torrens female |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0–4 | 2.6% | 2.0% | 3.4% | 3.0% |
| 5–9 | 3.4% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| 10–14 | 4.1% | 2.8% | 4.6% | 4.0% |
| 15–19 | 3.6% | 2.8% | 3.5% | 2.2% |
| 20–24 | 2.5% | 2.5% | 3.5% | 2.9% |
| 25–29 | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| 30–34 | 2.4% | 2.5% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| 35–39 | 2.8% | 3.2% | 3.0% | 3.7% |
| 40–44 | 2.7% | 3.4% | 3.9% | 3.5% |
| 45–49 | 3.1% | 3.6% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| 50–54 | 3.5% | 3.6% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| 55–59 | 2.8% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 3.5% |
| 60–64 | 2.7% | 2.6% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| 65–69 | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| 70–74 | 2.1% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| 75–79 | 2.1% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| 80–84 | 1.7% | 3.0% | 1.4% | 1.2% |
| 85+ | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 0.7% |

## Ancestry & Birthplace

| Statistic | Farrer | Torrens | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Born overseas | 25.9% | 24.3% | 1.6 pts higher in Farrer | gap narrowing |

### Country of birth

| Category | Farrer % | Torrens % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Australia | 70.2% | 72.3% | -2.1 |
| England | 4.3% | 3.3% | +1.0 |
| India | 2.4% | 3.8% | -1.5 |
| China | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2 |
| New Zealand | 1.4% | 0.9% | +0.5 |
| Philippines | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6 |
| Nepal | 1.2% | 0.3% | +0.9 |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.2 |
| South Africa | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2 |
| Vietnam | 0.3% | 0.0% | +0.3 |

### Ancestry

| Category | Farrer % | Torrens % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| English | 36.4% | 34.2% | +2.2 |
| Australian | 32.2% | 33.7% | -1.5 |
| Irish | 13.2% | 13.1% | +0.1 |
| Scottish | 12.4% | 10.9% | +1.5 |
| Italian | 3.8% | 5.3% | -1.5 |
| German | 4.8% | 4.1% | +0.7 |
| Indian | 3.4% | 4.5% | -1.1 |
| Chinese | 3.6% | 4.1% | -0.5 |
| Dutch | 2.1% | 1.7% | +0.4 |
| Greek | 1.7% | 2.1% | -0.3 |
| Filipino | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9 |
| Vietnamese | 0.4% | 0.1% | +0.3 |

## Language

| Statistic | Farrer | Torrens | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other language | 17.7% | 19.0% | 1.3 pts higher in Torrens | gap steady |
| Limited English | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1 pts higher in Torrens | gap steady |

### Language used at home

| Category | Farrer % | Torrens % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| English only | 78.2% | 77.1% | +1.1 |
| Mandarin | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.9 |
| Italian | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5 |
| Punjabi | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.4 |
| Hindi | 1.0% | 0.6% | +0.3 |
| Greek | 0.9% | 0.8% | +0.0 |
| Arabic | 0.8% | 0.7% | +0.1 |
| Cantonese | 0.8% | 0.3% | +0.4 |
| Vietnamese | 0.4% | 0.1% | +0.3 |
| Tagalog | 0.4% | 0.3% | +0.1 |

## Religion

| Statistic | Farrer | Torrens | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| No religion | 41.0% | 42.4% | 1.4 pts higher in Torrens | gap steady |

### Religious affiliation

| Category | Farrer % | Torrens % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Christianity | 44.5% | 43.7% | +0.8 |
| No religion | 41.0% | 42.4% | -1.4 |
| Not stated | 5.7% | 5.5% | +0.1 |
| Hinduism | 3.0% | 3.4% | -0.4 |
| Islam | 2.7% | 2.3% | +0.4 |
| Buddhism | 1.8% | 1.6% | +0.2 |
| Other religions | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1 |
| Judaism | 0.6% | 0.2% | +0.3 |

## Education & Qualifications

| Statistic | Farrer | Torrens | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Year 12 | 78.1% | 77.2% | 0.9 pts higher in Farrer | gap narrowing |
| Bachelor+ | 44.3% | 45.0% | 0.8 pts higher in Torrens | gap steady |
| Schools | 1 | 1 |  |  |
| Schools/1k kids | 1.46 | 1.92 | 0.46 more in Torrens |  |
| Schools ≤3 km | 16 | 21 | 5 more in Torrens |  |
| Students | 252 | 394 | 142 more in Torrens |  |
| Avg size | 252 | 394 | 142 larger in Torrens |  |
| ICSEA | 1,098 | 1,079 | 19 higher in Farrer |  |

### Highest year of school

| Category | Farrer % | Torrens % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Year 12 | 78.1% | 77.2% | +0.9 |
| Year 10 | 9.5% | 10.1% | -0.6 |
| Year 9 or below | 3.7% | 4.3% | -0.6 |
| Year 11 | 3.4% | 3.6% | -0.1 |

### Highest qualification level

| Category | Farrer % | Torrens % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bachelor degree | 34.1% | 37.2% | -3.1 |
| Postgraduate degree | 20.5% | 17.8% | +2.8 |
| Advanced diploma / diploma | 14.3% | 11.8% | +2.5 |
| Certificate III / IV | 11.3% | 14.0% | -2.7 |
| Graduate diploma / certificate | 7.5% | 7.0% | +0.6 |
| Certificate I / II | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3 |

### Field of qualification

| Category | Farrer % | Torrens % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Management & commerce | 20.6% | 18.6% | +2.0 |
| Society & culture | 19.3% | 19.3% | +0.0 |
| Health | 11.4% | 10.4% | +1.0 |
| Education | 8.0% | 7.9% | +0.1 |
| Engineering & related | 7.2% | 7.8% | -0.6 |
| Information technology | 6.3% | 7.1% | -0.8 |
| Natural & physical sciences | 5.5% | 5.1% | +0.4 |
| Creative arts | 3.8% | 4.9% | -1.2 |
| Architecture & building | 4.1% | 4.5% | -0.4 |
| Food, hospitality & personal services | 2.7% | 3.3% | -0.7 |
| Agriculture & environment | 1.9% | 1.4% | +0.5 |

## Income

| Statistic | Farrer | Torrens | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Personal income | $1,223 | $1,286 | $63 higher in Torrens | gap widening |
| Household income | $2,540 | $2,612 | $72 higher in Torrens | gap narrowing |
| Family income | $3,226 | $3,322 | $96 higher in Torrens | gap narrowing |
| High earners | 26.7% | 27.0% | 0.3 pts higher in Torrens | gap narrowing |
| High-income homes | 41.0% | 42.9% | 1.9 pts higher in Torrens | gap steady |

### Household income distribution

| Category | Farrer % | Torrens % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| $4,000 or more | 29.8% | 28.8% | +1.0 |
| $1,500–$2,999 | 27.5% | 25.2% | +2.3 |
| $650–$1,499 | 19.1% | 16.8% | +2.3 |
| $3,000–$3,999 | 11.3% | 14.1% | -2.8 |
| Under $650 | 7.7% | 9.3% | -1.6 |

### Personal income distribution

| Category | Farrer % | Torrens % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| $1,500–$2,999 | 28.0% | 30.6% | -2.6 |
| Under $650 | 28.0% | 28.5% | -0.5 |
| $650–$1,499 | 27.4% | 25.8% | +1.6 |
| $3,000 or more | 11.2% | 10.7% | +0.5 |

## Health & Disability

| Statistic | Farrer | Torrens | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Health condition | 30.6% | 27.3% | 3.3 pts higher in Farrer |  |
| Mental health | 8.3% | 8.7% | 0.4 pts higher in Torrens |  |
| Needs assistance | 6.3% | 4.5% | 1.7 pts higher in Farrer | gap steady |

### Long-term health conditions reported

| Category | Farrer % | Torrens % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other condition | 10.6% | 9.0% | +1.6 |
| Arthritis | 10.0% | 8.3% | +1.8 |
| Asthma | 8.3% | 8.7% | -0.4 |
| Mental health | 8.3% | 8.7% | -0.4 |
| Heart disease | 4.3% | 3.6% | +0.6 |
| Diabetes | 3.9% | 3.7% | +0.2 |
| Cancer | 3.8% | 2.9% | +0.9 |
| Lung condition | 1.9% | 1.7% | +0.3 |
| Stroke | 1.4% | 0.6% | +0.8 |
| Dementia | 1.3% | 0.3% | +1.1 |

### Number of long-term health conditions

| Category | Farrer % | Torrens % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| None | 63.1% | 66.0% | -2.9 |
| One condition | 21.1% | 19.0% | +2.1 |
| Two conditions | 6.5% | 5.7% | +0.8 |
| Three or more | 2.9% | 2.4% | +0.6 |

## Community Participation

| Statistic | Farrer | Torrens | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteering | 23.0% | 22.1% | 0.9 pts higher in Farrer | gap steady |
| Unpaid carers | 13.3% | 14.9% | 1.6 pts higher in Torrens | gap steady |
| Unpaid child care | 30.2% | 33.0% | 2.8 pts higher in Torrens | gap steady |
| Defence service | 6.5% | 4.4% | 2.1 pts higher in Farrer |  |
| Housework 15h+ | 22.1% | 22.8% | 0.7 pts higher in Torrens | gap steady |

## First Nations

| Statistic | Farrer | Torrens | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| First Nations people | 44 | 39 | 5 larger in Farrer |  |
| Median age | 22 yrs | 24 yrs | 2 yrs older in Torrens |  |
| Year 12 | 78.1% | 62.1% | 16.1 pts higher in Farrer |  |
| Unemployment | 0.0% | — |  |  |
| Median income | $849 | $537 | $312 higher in Farrer |  |
| Household income | $2,750 | $1,562 | $1,188 higher in Farrer |  |
| Indigenous language | 15.9% | 10.3% | 5.7 pts higher in Farrer |  |

## Family & Households

| Statistic | Farrer | Torrens | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Household size | 2.6 | 2.7 | 0.1 larger in Torrens | gap steady |
| One-parent | 9.2% | 10.4% | 1.2 pts higher in Torrens | gap steady |
| Living alone | 24.6% | 22.3% | 2.3 pts higher in Farrer | gap steady |

### Family composition

| Category | Farrer % | Torrens % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Couples with children | 63.4% | 65.9% | -2.5 |
| Couples without children | 26.5% | 22.7% | +3.8 |
| One-parent families | 9.2% | 10.4% | -1.2 |
| Other families | 0.8% | 0.8% | +0.0 |

### Household size

| Category | Farrer % | Torrens % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2 people | 31.4% | 30.0% | +1.5 |
| 1 person | 24.6% | 22.3% | +2.3 |
| 4 people | 18.1% | 21.6% | -3.4 |
| 3 people | 16.4% | 15.4% | +1.0 |
| 5 people | 6.3% | 6.3% | 0.0 |
| 6 or more | 2.8% | 4.2% | -1.4 |

## Housing & Dwellings

| Statistic | Farrer | Torrens | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Rent | $450 | $478 | $28 higher in Torrens | gap steady |
| Mortgage | $2,600 | $2,470 | $130 higher in Farrer | gap widening |
| People / bedroom | 0.80 | 0.80 |  | gap narrowing |
| Renting | 15.8% | 24.7% | 8.9 pts higher in Torrens | gap widening |
| Owned outright | 36.5% | 34.8% | 1.7 pts higher in Farrer | gap narrowing |
| Separate houses | 73.2% | 84.6% | 11.4 pts higher in Torrens | gap widening |
| 3+ bedrooms | 80.0% | 87.6% | 7.6 pts higher in Torrens | gap widening |

### How homes are owned or rented

| Category | Farrer % | Torrens % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Owned with a mortgage | 37.1% | 37.6% | -0.6 |
| Owned outright | 36.5% | 34.8% | +1.7 |
| Rented | 15.8% | 24.7% | -8.9 |
| Other tenure | 8.5% | 1.0% | +7.4 |
| Not stated | 1.6% | 1.4% | +0.2 |

### Types of homes

| Category | Farrer % | Torrens % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Separate house | 73.2% | 84.6% | -11.4 |
| Townhouse / semi-detached | 15.3% | 12.7% | +2.6 |
| Flat or apartment | 11.1% | 2.4% | +8.7 |
| Other dwelling | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

### Bedrooms per home

| Category | Farrer % | Torrens % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 4 bedrooms | 37.8% | 38.7% | -0.9 |
| 3 bedrooms | 28.1% | 38.3% | -10.3 |
| 5 or more | 14.2% | 10.6% | +3.6 |
| 2 bedrooms | 14.0% | 8.9% | +5.1 |
| 1 bedroom | 4.8% | 3.0% | +1.7 |
| Studio / none | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.6 |

### Weekly rent distribution

| Category | Farrer % | Torrens % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| $350–$549 | 41.2% | 42.0% | -0.8 |
| $550–$749 | 15.7% | 20.3% | -4.5 |
| Under $200 | 15.7% | 18.9% | -3.1 |
| $200–$349 | 13.0% | 9.0% | +4.0 |
| $750 or more | 9.7% | 4.7% | +5.0 |

### Monthly mortgage distribution

| Category | Farrer % | Torrens % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| $3,000 or more | 38.1% | 32.5% | +5.6 |
| $1,800–$2,999 | 29.6% | 35.0% | -5.4 |
| $1,000–$1,799 | 13.6% | 15.2% | -1.6 |
| Under $1,000 | 12.4% | 10.8% | +1.6 |

## Transport & Vehicles

| Statistic | Farrer | Torrens | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| No car | 4.3% | 4.1% | 0.2 pts higher in Farrer | gap steady |
| Work from home | 12.5% | 12.1% | 0.4 pts higher in Farrer | gap steady |
| PT commute | 4.3% | 5.4% | 1.0 pts higher in Torrens | gap steady |
| PT stops | 16 | 10 | 6 more in Farrer |  |
| Stops/1k | 4.22 | 4.13 | 0.10 more in Farrer |  |
| Departures/1k | 929.0 | 1,193.5 | 264.5 more in Torrens |  |
| PT routes | 6 | 4 | 2 more in Farrer |  |
| Stop walk | 5 | 2 | 3 longer in Farrer |  |
| Drive to city | 13 | 13 |  |  |
| Reach 30 min | 6,211 | 20,215 | 14,004 more in Torrens |  |
| Reach 45 min | 27,799 | 52,506 | 24,707 more in Torrens |  |
| Transit to city | 59 | 43 | 16 longer in Farrer |  |

### How people get to work

| Category | Farrer % | Torrens % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Car (driver) | 62.0% | 59.8% | +2.1 |
| Worked at home | 12.5% | 12.1% | +0.4 |
| Car (passenger) | 5.5% | 5.9% | -0.4 |
| Bus | 4.3% | 5.4% | -1.0 |
| Bicycle | 1.5% | 1.4% | +0.1 |
| Walked | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2 |
| Train | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

### Motor vehicles per home

| Category | Farrer % | Torrens % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2 vehicles | 39.4% | 41.5% | -2.1 |
| 1 vehicle | 34.6% | 33.8% | +0.8 |
| 3 vehicles | 14.1% | 13.0% | +1.1 |
| 4 or more | 7.6% | 7.6% | +0.0 |
| No vehicle | 4.3% | 4.1% | +0.2 |

## Migration & Movement

| Statistic | Farrer | Torrens | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Recent movers | 42.6% | 38.9% | 3.6 pts higher in Farrer | gap widening |
| Recent arrivals | 11.9% | 13.2% | 1.3 pts higher in Torrens | gap widening |

## Jobs & Industry

| Statistic | Farrer | Torrens | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment | 3.8% | 3.5% | 0.3 pts higher in Farrer | gap steady |
| Participation | 60.2% | 66.8% | 6.6 pts higher in Torrens | gap widening |
| Full-time | 64.0% | 65.0% | 1.0 pts higher in Torrens | gap steady |

### Industries people work in

| Category | Farrer % | Torrens % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Public administration & safety | 30.8% | 29.4% | +1.3 |
| Health care & social assistance | 13.0% | 13.5% | -0.5 |
| Professional & technical | 11.8% | 12.9% | -1.1 |
| Education & training | 8.6% | 8.6% | +0.0 |
| Construction | 5.7% | 7.1% | -1.4 |
| Accommodation & food | 5.8% | 4.6% | +1.1 |
| Retail trade | 5.6% | 5.3% | +0.3 |
| Other services | 2.5% | 3.3% | -0.8 |
| Administrative & support | 2.7% | 2.5% | +0.2 |
| Arts & recreation | 2.6% | 1.5% | +1.1 |
| Transport & warehousing | 1.4% | 2.1% | -0.7 |
| Manufacturing | 2.0% | 2.0% | +0.0 |

### Occupations people work in

| Category | Farrer % | Torrens % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Professionals | 32.0% | 33.6% | -1.5 |
| Managers | 22.3% | 19.1% | +3.3 |
| Clerical & administrative | 13.2% | 16.0% | -2.8 |
| Community & personal service | 9.8% | 8.5% | +1.4 |
| Technicians & trades | 8.9% | 9.6% | -0.7 |
| Sales workers | 4.7% | 5.4% | -0.7 |
| Labourers | 4.4% | 3.7% | +0.7 |
| Machinery operators & drivers | 1.6% | 2.0% | -0.5 |

## Economy & Advantage

| Statistic | Farrer | Torrens | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| IRSAD decile | 10 | 10 |  |  |
| IRSD decile | 10 | 10 |  |  |
| IER decile | 10 | 9 | 1 higher in Farrer |  |
| IEO decile | 10 | 9 | 1 higher in Farrer |  |
| IRSAD score | 1,126 | 1,112 | 14 higher in Farrer |  |
| ERP | 3,816 | 2,470 | 1,346 higher in Farrer |  |
| Growth | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3 pts higher in Torrens |  |
| Businesses | 263 | 147 | 116 higher in Farrer |  |

## Environment & Climate

| Statistic | Farrer | Torrens | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Rainfall | 833 | 807 | 26 higher in Farrer |  |
| Max temp | 20.7 | 20.7 |  |  |
| Min temp | 6.5 | 6.5 |  |  |

## Walkability

| Statistic | Farrer | Torrens | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Walk score | 6.5 | 6.9 | 0.4 higher in Torrens |  |
| Types ≤15 min | 6.4 | 7.1 | 0.7 more in Torrens |  |
| 15-min city | 89.7% | 100.0% | 10.3 pts higher in Torrens |  |
| Walk to shops | 89.0% | 54.3% | 34.6 pts higher in Farrer |  |
| Walk to transit | 98.2% | 97.5% | 0.6 pts higher in Farrer |  |
| Walk to school | 98.3% | 100.0% | 1.7 pts higher in Torrens |  |
| Walk to a park | 100.0% | 100.0% |  |  |
| Walk to health | 71.5% | 52.8% | 18.6 pts higher in Farrer |  |
| Amenities/1k | 9.8 | 9.5 | 0.3 more in Farrer |  |
| Intersections/km² | 173 | 189 | 16 higher in Torrens |  |
| Mean slope | 7.8% | 6.3% | 1.5 pts higher in Farrer |  |

Interactive comparison: https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa2/801091101/farrer/vs/801091110/torrens