Mile End vs Torrensville.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,055,000 and $1,559,000.
Mile End (median $1,055,000) is roughly 32% cheaper to buy into than Torrensville ($1,559,000). Over the past year, Torrensville (0%) ran 23.1 percentage points ahead of Mile End (-23.1%) on house-price growth.
Torrensville scores higher on walkability (64/100 vs 72/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mile End (1045) sits above Torrensville (1038).
For buyers
Mile End is the lower entry point at $1,055,000 median, 32% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Mile End delivers the better gross yield (3.06% vs 2.26%), but Torrensville has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Mile End edges out on average school ICSEA (1045 vs 1038).
Common questions
Is Mile End or Torrensville cheaper to buy in?
Mile End has the lower median house price at $1,055,000, roughly 32% below Torrensville ($1,559,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Mile End or Torrensville?
Over the past 12 months, Torrensville grew 0% vs -23.1% in Mile End, a gap of 23.1 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Mile End or Torrensville have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mile End scores 1045 vs 1038 in Torrensville. 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, Mile End or Torrensville?
Torrensville scores 72/100 on walkability vs 64/100. 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, Mile End or Torrensville?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.06% in Mile End vs 2.26% in Torrensville. 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.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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