Side by sideSuburb comparison

Mount Torrens vs Birdwood.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Torrens (1027) sits above Birdwood (1019).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Mount Torrens edges out on average school ICSEA (1027 vs 1019).

Common questionsMount Torrens vs Birdwood

Common questions

Does Mount Torrens or Birdwood have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Torrens scores 1027 vs 1019 in Birdwood. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Mount Torrens
Metric
Birdwood

Price & Market

Median house
$777,000
Median unit
$253,440
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+11.0%
Days on market

Rental

$320/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$975/wk
$325/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$392/wk
91.0%
Owner occupied
88.0%
9.0%
Renter occupied
11.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
10
Bike score
5
768
Population
1,376
45
Median age
43

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

7
Schools nearby
6
1027
Avg ICSEA
1019

Climate

448 mm
Annual rainfall
448 mm
27.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
27.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).