Torrens at a glance

Median house

$1,050,000

Median unit

$780,000

Walk score

20

Very car dependent

Population

2,424

Median age 39

The brief

What to know about Torrens.

The postcode for Torrens is 2607 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.

The median house price in Torrens is $1,050,000.

Torrens (2607) sits in the Woden region of the ACT. The median house here is $1,050,000, in line with the the ACT median of around $950K.

Torrens has roughly 2,424 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Torrens scores 20/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with workable public transport options. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 4 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Torrens's population at 2,424, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 25% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

2,424

Median age

39

Family households

74%

Lone person

22%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Houses change hands at $1,050,000 on a typical sale, in line with the the ACT median. Units come in around $780,000, roughly 26% below the house median.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $210,000. Prices are in line with the the ACT median, so the broader state lending settings apply.

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Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$1,050,000

+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $780,000.

Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$440/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$478/wk

Owner occupied

72%

Renter occupied

25%

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

$1,050,000

Median Unit PriceSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

$780,000

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

2,424

Median age: 39

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For investors

Investment overview.

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.18% (median rent $440/wk against a $1,050,000 price tag). Units yield 3.19% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (25%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.

Gross Yield (House)

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

2.18%

Based on $1,050,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

3.19%

Based on $780,000 median

Annual Growth (House)

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

Year-on-year capital growth

Annual Growth (Unit)

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

Year-on-year capital growth

Owner Occupancy

Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

72%

Higher = more owner-occupier demand

Days on Market

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

Lower = higher buyer demand

Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.

Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

24

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Other offences10 (41.7%)
O'MALLEY8 (33.3%)
CHIFLEY3 (12.5%)
Property damage3 (12.5%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

20

Transit Score

80

Bike Score

100

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Torrens.

Local schools for Torrens

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Torrens Primary School

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Melrose High School

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Mawson Primary School

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Frequently asked

About Torrens.

What is the median house price in Torrens?
The median house price in Torrens, ACT 2607 is $1,050,000. The median unit price is $780,000.
What is the Torrens postcode?
Torrens is in the 2607 postcode, in ACT, in the Woden region.
Where is Torrens?
Torrens is a suburb of Canberra, in ACT 2607. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, in the Woden region.
What is the average rent in Torrens?
The median weekly rent for houses is $440, for units it's $478.
What schools are in Torrens?
There are 20 schools serving Torrens on this page, including Torrens Primary School, Sacred Heart Primary School, Melrose High School.
How walkable is Torrens?
Torrens has a Walk Score of 20 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 80, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near Torrens?
Torrens is close to Mawson, Pearce, Farrer, Isaacs, Kambah.
What is the population of Torrens?
The population of Torrens is approximately 2,424 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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