Torrens Park

The population consists of 2,687 people, with a mix of older adults and seniors making up nearly half the community. About 16.3% are children under 15, which is slightly below the national figure.

Overseas birthplaces are much more common here than in similar areas, with 22.9% of residents born outside Australia. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most frequent ancestries.

English is the main language for 85.2% of people, though 13.1% use another language at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Only 1.3% speak little or no English.

A majority of residents (51.4%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 40.8%.

Education levels are among the highest in the area, with 47.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 77.3% completing Year 12, both far above state and national figures.

Incomes are very high, with the typical family earning $2,886 weekly, well above the South Australian figure of $1,889. About 34.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthy, with only 3.8% needing help with daily activities, which is lower than most areas. Long-term health conditions affect 27.7% of the population.

Volunteer rates are high at 24.3%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Additionally, 30.8% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

There are 14 First Nations people living here. Their typical personal income is $589, which is a little above the state and national figures.

Family life is common, with 62.1% of households consisting of couples with children. About 25.2% of people live alone, which is slightly below the state average.

Ownership is strong, with 40.8% of homes owned outright, well above the national figure. However, those with mortgages face high costs, with typical monthly payments of $2,167.

Public transport access is excellent, with 21 stops and 13 routes serving the area. Only 4.6% of homes have no motor vehicle, though 15.2% of the workforce works from home.

The area has seen significant movement, with 40.6% of residents arriving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 13.2% of the population.

A high proportion of the community is working or looking for work, at 66.4%. Most professionals work in health care, education, or technical roles.

Theft is more common here than in most similar areas, while motor vehicle theft is much lower. Overall crime rates are around the middle for the region.

Almost every home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park or school. However, fewer than half of residents can walk to groceries or health services within 15 minutes.