Side by sideSuburb comparison

Torrens Vale vs Hay Flat.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Torrens Vale edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Torrens Vale (1001) sits above Hay Flat (980).

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

Torrens Vale edges out on average school ICSEA (1001 vs 980).

Common questionsTorrens Vale vs Hay Flat

Common questions

Does Torrens Vale or Hay Flat have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Torrens Vale scores 1001 vs 980 in Hay Flat. 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

Torrens Vale
Metric
Hay Flat

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$250/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$278/wk
$178/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$200/wk
74.0%
Owner occupied
79.0%
15.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
71
Population
72
54
Median age
48

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

4
Schools nearby
3
1001
Avg ICSEA
980

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).