Council (LGA) · Area profile
West Torrens
37 km²
Far more diverse than the state average, West Torrens is a highly educated and multicultural hub within Greater Adelaide. This is a dynamic community where over 31% of residents were born overseas, contributing to a rich variety of languages spoken at home. The area is notably walkable and professional, with a population that has grown by 12% since 2011. Its character is shaped by a blend of high academic achievement and a strong international presence.
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The typical resident is 38, making the area noticeably younger than the South Australian average. While the population grew by 12% since 2011 to reach 61,699 people, the proportion of children under 15 is well below the national figure.
This is a diverse community where 31.7% of people were born overseas, a figure well above the national average. English and Australian ancestries are most common, followed by Italian and Greek heritage.
Language diversity is very high, with 31.1% of residents using a language other than English at home, which is far above the state average. Greek, Mandarin, and Punjabi are the most common non-English languages.
The number of people reporting no religion has risen 15 points since 2011 to 38.4%. This is about the same as the national figure, though well below the state average.
The area is highly qualified, with 32.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national average. Year 12 completion has also risen 13 points since 2011 to 66.0%.
Typical family income is $2,112 a week, which is a little above the state figure. Since 2011, typical household incomes have risen by $573.
About 6.6% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little higher than the national figure. Long-term health conditions are reported by 27.6% of residents.
Volunteer rates are lower than most areas at 15.0%. About 12.5% of people provide unpaid care, while 23.8% care for children unpaid.
First Nations residents here have a Year 12 completion rate of 54.4%, which is far above the national figure. Their typical personal income of $614 is also a little above the national average.
People living alone make up 31.1% of the community, which is well above the national average. Most homes contain two people, and typical households have 2.3 people.
Renters are common here, with 36.4% of households renting, well above the state average. Detached houses are less common than in most areas, and typical weekly rent is $310.
Public transport use is very high, with 7.8% of people commuting this way and a very short 7-minute drive to the city. The area is well-served by 349 public transport stops.
The community is highly mobile, with 43.4% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 24.6% of the population, which is far above the national figure.
Working or looking for work is common here, with 65.6% of adults employed or seeking a job, well above the state average. The most common industries are health care, retail, and education.
The area is very advantaged overall, ranking in the top 10% for education and job skills. It is also growing quickly, with a population increase of 6.6% since 2021.
The area sees an average annual rainfall of 441mm. Its average maximum temperature of 22.4 degrees is well below the South Australian average.
This is a very walkable area, with 97.2% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. Nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park or a 10-minute walk of public transport.