Farrer vs Torrens.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,186,000 and $1,050,000. Torrens edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Torrens (median $1,050,000) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than Farrer ($1,186,000).
Torrens scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 20/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Torrens (1084) sits above Farrer (1083).
For buyers
Torrens is the lower entry point at $1,050,000 median, 13% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Torrens offers the higher gross rental yield (2.18% vs 1.93%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Torrens edges out on average school ICSEA (1084 vs 1083).
Common questions
Is Farrer or Torrens cheaper to buy in?
Torrens has the lower median house price at $1,050,000, roughly 13% below Farrer ($1,186,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Farrer or Torrens have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Torrens scores 1084 vs 1083 in Farrer. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Farrer or Torrens?
Torrens scores 20/100 on walkability vs 8/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Farrer or Torrens?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.18% in Torrens vs 1.93% in Farrer. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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