Council (LGA) · Area profile

West Torrens

37 km²

West Torrens is characterised by a highly educated population and a slightly higher share of renters than usual.

It also has somewhat more residents than usual and a somewhat younger age profile.

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📍 West Torrens, Council (LGA)

Demographics & Identity

Total population61,699▲ +12.3%since 2011 Median age38 yrs→ 0.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.2%People aged 65 and over17.9%Children under 1514.5%People in a de facto relationship11.0%▲ +23.7%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In West Torrens, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 32%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (23%) and Seniors (65+) (18%).

Young adults (25–44)32.1%

Older adults (45–64)22.9%

Seniors (65+)17.9%

Children (0–14)14.5%

Youth (15–24)12.5%

Marital status

In West Torrens, the largest group is Married at 43%, followed by Never married (40%) and Divorced (9%).

Married43%
Never married40%
Divorced9%
Widowed6%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In West Torrens, the largest group is Australia at 78%, followed by India (7%) and England (4%).

Australia65.2%

India5.8%

England2.9%

China2.4%

Nepal2.1%

Italy1.6%

Philippines1.2%

Vietnam0.8%

New Zealand0.7%

South Africa0.4%

Ancestry

In West Torrens, the largest group is English at 27%, followed by Australian (24%) and Italian (8%).

English28.4%

Australian25.9%

Italian8.8%

Greek8.2%

Irish7.5%

Scottish6.9%

German5.9%

Chinese5.4%

Indian5.0%

Filipino1.5%

Language

People using another language at home31.1%

Language used at home

In West Torrens, the largest group is English only at 78%, followed by Greek (7%) and Mandarin (4%).

English only65.7%

Greek5.5%

Mandarin3.1%

Punjabi3.0%

Italian2.3%

Hindi1.4%

Cantonese1.1%

Arabic1.0%

Vietnamese0.8%

Tagalog0.5%

Religion

People with no religion38.4%

Religious affiliation

In West Torrens, the largest group is Christianity at 46%, followed by No religion (40%) and Hinduism (6%).

Christianity46%
No religion40%
Hinduism6%
Other religions3%
Islam3%
Buddhism2%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1266.0%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher32.3%

Highest year of school

In West Torrens, the largest group is Year 12 at 69%, followed by Year 11 (13%) and Year 10 (10%).

Year 1266.0%

Year 1112.2%

Year 109.8%

Year 9 or below7.9%

Highest qualification level

In West Torrens, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 38%, followed by Certificate III / IV (24%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (17%).

Bachelor degree33.9%

Certificate III / IV21.6%

Advanced diploma / diploma14.9%

Postgraduate degree12.4%

Graduate diploma / certificate4.3%

Certificate I / II1.5%

Field of qualification

In West Torrens, the largest group is Management & commerce at 23%, followed by Society & culture (14%) and Health (14%).

Management & commerce21.2%

Society & culture12.9%

Health12.9%

Engineering & related12.6%

Education7.6%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.4%

Architecture & building4.6%

Creative arts4.4%

Information technology4.3%

Natural & physical sciences3.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$796▲ +45.8%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,587▲ +56.5%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,112▲ +55.4%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week9.8%Households earning $3,000+ a week18.9%

Household income distribution

In West Torrens, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 32%, followed by $650–$1,499 (29%) and Under $650 (19%).

$1,500–$2,99930.4%

$650–$1,49927.2%

Under $65018.1%

$3,000–$3,99910.1%

$4,000 or more8.8%

Personal income distribution

In West Torrens, the largest group is Under $650 at 42%, followed by $650–$1,499 (36%) and $1,500–$2,999 (19%).

Under $65040.3%

$650–$1,49934.6%

$1,500–$2,99917.8%

$3,000 or more3.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition27.6%People with a mental health condition8.8%People needing help with daily activities6.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

In West Torrens, the largest group is None at 71%, followed by One condition (20%) and Two conditions (6%).

None67.1%

One condition18.6%

Two conditions5.8%

Three or more3.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

In West Torrens, the largest group is Mental health at 18%, followed by Arthritis (17%) and Other condition (17%).

Mental health8.8%

Arthritis8.4%

Other condition8.2%

Asthma7.4%

Diabetes4.8%

Heart disease4.3%

Cancer2.9%

Lung condition1.5%

Dementia1.3%

Stroke0.9%

Community Participation

Volunteers15.0%People providing unpaid care12.5%People caring for children unpaid23.8%People who served in the Defence Force2.2%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework18.7%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families12.8%People living alone31.1%▼ -6.5%since 2011

Family composition

In West Torrens, the largest group is Couples with children at 56%, followed by Couples without children (29%) and One-parent families (13%).

Couples with children56%
Couples without children29%
One-parent families13%
Other families2%

Household size

In West Torrens, the largest group is 2 people at 33%, followed by 1 person (31%) and 3 people (16%).

2 people32.8%

1 person31.1%

3 people16.2%

4 people14.2%

5 people4.4%

6 or more1.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$310▲ +24.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,733▲ +2.5%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting36.4%Homes owned outright29.3%Separate (detached) houses64.3%Homes with three or more bedrooms64.4%▲ +8.3%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In West Torrens, the largest group is Rented at 37%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (31%) and Owned outright (30%).

Rented37%
Owned with a mortgage31%
Owned outright30%
Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In West Torrens, the largest group is Separate house at 65%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (21%) and Flat or apartment (15%).

Separate house65%
Townhouse / semi-detached21%
Flat or apartment15%
Other dwelling0%

Bedrooms per home

In West Torrens, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 47%, followed by 2 bedrooms (29%) and 4 bedrooms (15%).

3 bedrooms46.7%

2 bedrooms28.8%

4 bedrooms14.9%

1 bedroom5.5%

5 or more2.8%

Studio / none0.3%

Weekly rent distribution

In West Torrens, the largest group is $200–$349 at 43%, followed by $350–$549 (36%) and Under $200 (16%).

$200–$34941.9%

$350–$54934.8%

Under $20015.6%

$550–$7493.9%

$750 or more0.8%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In West Torrens, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 36%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (32%) and Under $1,000 (19%).

$1,800–$2,99934.1%

$1,000–$1,79930.8%

Under $1,00018.2%

$3,000 or more12.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle9.9%▼ -24.1%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In West Torrens, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 41%, followed by 2 vehicles (34%) and 3 vehicles (10%).

1 vehicle40.8%

2 vehicles34.4%

3 vehicles10.0%

No vehicle9.9%

4 or more4.9%

How people get to work

In West Torrens, the largest group is Car (driver) at 70%, followed by Worked at home (12%) and Bus (8%).

Car (driver)58.7%

Worked at home9.7%

Bus6.7%

Car (passenger)4.6%

Walked2.1%

Bicycle1.9%

Train0.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years43.4%Recent arrivals from overseas24.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.7%Labour-force participation65.6%Employed full-time56.8%

Industries people work in

In West Torrens, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 19%, followed by Retail trade (9%) and Education & training (9%).

Health care & social assistance18.1%

Retail trade9.1%

Education & training8.7%

Accommodation & food8.3%

Professional & technical7.9%

Public administration & safety7.1%

Construction7.1%

Manufacturing5.2%

Transport & warehousing4.5%

Administrative & support3.8%

Occupations people work in

In West Torrens, the largest group is Professionals at 26%, followed by Community & personal service (14%) and Clerical & administrative (14%).

Professionals26.0%

Community & personal service14.2%

Clerical & administrative13.6%

Technicians & trades11.7%

Managers11.5%

Labourers8.6%

Sales workers8.3%

Machinery operators & drivers4.6%

Areas within West Torrens

Adelaide Airport Fulham Lockleys Plympton Richmond (SA)West Beach

Nearby areas

Charles Sturt Adelaide Unley Holdfast Bay Prospect Walkerville Mitcham Port Adelaide Enfield

👥 Demographics & Identity