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Torrensville, SA 5031

Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics

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Tight Rental MarketStrong Growth

Median House

$975,000

list-price estimate

Median Unit

$780,000

list-price estimate

Gross Yield (houses)

3.0%

1yr Growth (houses)

+9.5%

market range +5.0% to +12.5%

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Torrensville market and investor summary

In Torrensville, SA 5031, houses show a gross rental yield of 3.0%. House prices have moved +9.5% over the past year. At 0.1% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.

For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 3.0% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 0.1% and a resident base that is not shrinking.

Living in Torrensville: people, income and schools

About 4,110 people live in Torrensville, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. The median age is 37, broadly working-age, and families account for 64% of households.

Households here earn a median of about $89,000 a year, or roughly $1,710 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (6 out of 10). Incomes have risen about 24% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.

There are 69 schools within about 5km, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. It is roughly 3.9 km from the CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, though a car still helps; the suburb scores 51 for walkability and 12 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC).

Population
4,110
+6% over 5yr
Median age
37 years
Median household income
$89,000/yr
Households renting
37%
Family households
64%
Socio-economic rank
6/10
ABS advantage index
Schools within 5km
69
avg ICSEA 995
Unemployment
2.7%
Distance to CBD
3.9 km
Walk score
51/100

Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.

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Frequently asked questions about Torrensville

What should I check before investing in Torrensville?

Torrensville has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Unit gross rental yield of 4.1% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Capital growth of +9.5% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.

What rental yield does Torrensville show?

The gross rental yield in Torrensville is 3.0% for houses and 4.1% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.

What does recent house price growth show for Torrensville?

House prices in Torrensville are up 9.5% over the past year. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.

How tight is the rental market in Torrensville?

The current vacancy rate in Torrensville is 0.1%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.

How many people live in Torrensville?

Torrensville has a population of approximately 4,110 residents, with a median age of 37.

What schools are near Torrensville?

There are 69 schools within roughly 5km of Torrensville. Their average ICSEA is close to the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.

Is Torrensville's population growing?

The population of Torrensville has grown modestly, about 6% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.

How far is Torrensville from the CBD?

Torrensville is about 3.9 km from the CBD.

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