State Electorate · Area profile
West Torrens
17 km²
A diverse and highly connected hub, West Torrens stands out as a place where many residents are born overseas and have a high level of education. It is a relatively young community, with a typical age of 38 and a growing population that has increased by 12% since 2011. The area is very walkable and well-serviced, making it a practical spot for those who prefer public transport or walking over driving. This mix of global backgrounds and urban convenience creates a distinct urban character in the Greater Adelaide region.
Plenty of schools here relative to how few children live in the area.
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The typical resident is 38, which is noticeably younger than the state average. Children under 15 make up 14.6% of the population, a figure that is much lower than in most similar areas.
A significant 31.3% of people were born overseas, which is well above both the state and national figures. Common ancestries include English, Australian, Italian, and Greek.
Language diversity is very high here, with 33.1% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure of 22.3%.
About 37.7% of people report having no religion, which is well below the state average. However, this figure has risen by 14 points since 2011.
The area is well-qualified, with 31.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national average, and the number of people who finished Year 12 has risen by 13 points since 2011.
Typical weekly household income is $1,589, which is a little above the state figure. Personal incomes have also grown, rising by $243 since 2011.
About 6.4% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than in most similar areas. Long-term health conditions are reported at 27.2%, which is about the same as the national figure.
Unpaid care for children is much lower than in most areas at 23.3%. Conversely, 13.1% of people provide some form of unpaid care, which is a little above the national average.
Living arrangements are varied, with 30.2% of people living alone, which is well above the national average. People per home is 2.4, consistent with the state average.
Rental properties are common here, with 37% of households renting, far higher than in most similar areas. Homes with three or more bedrooms are also much less common than in other parts of the state.
Public transport use is very high for the area, with 7.3% of people commuting this way. This is supported by an excellent service level, with weekly departures far above the state figure.
The community is quite mobile, with 41.1% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 22% of the population, which is well above the national average.
More people are working or looking for work here (66.4%) compared to most other areas. The most common industries for local workers are health care and social assistance.
This is a very walkable area with a score of 7.7. Nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and public transport.