Lower Mitcham vs Torrens Park
Lower Mitcham scores higher on walkability (16/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lower Mitcham (1113) sits above Torrens Park (1112).
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Lower Mitcham and Torrens Park side by side
| Measure | Lower Mitcham | Torrens Park |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,955,000 | – |
| Median unit | $343,440 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $590/wk | $602/wk |
| Unit rent | $485/wk | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1113 | 1112 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 16 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,187 | 2,687 |
| Median age | 45 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 598 mm | 598 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.5°C | 28.5°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Lower Mitcham edges out on average school ICSEA (1113 vs 1112).
Lower Mitcham vs Torrens Park: common questions
Does Lower Mitcham or Torrens Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lower Mitcham scores 1113 vs 1112 in Torrens Park. 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, Lower Mitcham or Torrens Park?
Lower Mitcham scores 16/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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.
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