Torrens Park
Location
Torrens Park is a mainly residential inner-southern suburb of Adelaide, incorporating some of the foothills and adjacent to the original 'Mitcham Village'.
Demographics
Population; 2,616
Average age; 40 to 59
| Owns outright | Purchaser | Renting | Other | Not stated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38% | 40% | 20% | 1% | 2% |
| Childless Couples | Couples with Children | Single Parents | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36% | 48% | 13% | 3% |
Market Insights
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Schools
Local schools for Torrens Park;
- Scotch College - Torrens Park Campus (R-12)
History
The name was formally submitted for approval in 1945 - Torrens Park is named after Sir Robert Richard Torrens, the third Premier of South Australia and instigator of the Torrens title land system.
He built a large home which he called 'Torrens Park', near Mitcham in 1853 and sld the house to his partner in the Moonta Mines, who enlarged it and later sold it to businessman and philanthropist Robert Barr Smith. This now forms part of Scotch College and although the original gates have been removed, the original gatehouse to the Estate is still visible at the corner of Belair Road and Ayr Avenue.
Geography
In comparison with most Adelaide suburbs, Torrens Park is quite large. The north end of the suburb is reasonably flat, but as one travels south (towards the foothills) the terrain rises and becomes hilly. Brown Hill Creek runs through the suburb from the south-east to the north-west.
Torrens Park is also the location of the Mitcham Square Shopping Centre.
Public Transport
Public Transport to Torrens Park is available through the Belair railway line, to the Mitcham (North-West), Torrens Park (West) and Lynton (South-West) stations. Buses are also available to and from the City along Belair Road.
* Information accurate as of September 2021 and provided by;
RP Data CoreLogic