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.
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.
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
$1,050,000
$780,000
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 20242.18%
Based on $1,050,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.19%
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 202672%
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.
24
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
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.
20
80
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Torrens.
Local schools for Torrens
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Torrens Primary School
Melrose High School
Mawson Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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.
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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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