Overall score
Charleston
39.7/100
Mount Torrens
33.9/100
Charleston vs Mount Torrens, SA suburb comparison
Charleston for retirees and investment; Mount Torrens for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CharlestonMount Torrens
Crime rate
Charleston
3.4 / 1k
Mount Torrens
9.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Charleston
0
Mount Torrens
2
Population
Charleston
550
Mount Torrens
768
Metric leadCharleston 5Mount Torrens 4across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesCharleston
- Best for investmentCharleston
- Best for best valueCharleston
- Best for best schoolsMount Torrens
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Charleston | Mount Torrens |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.7/100 | 33.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 48.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 3.4 / 1k | 9.9 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 3 | 4 |
| Walkability | 4.5/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 13 |
| Population | 550 | 768 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Charleston is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks, and Mount Torrens is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks.
Charleston pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Mount Torrens is the better pick for public transport access and walkability.
Charleston suits retirees and investors more clearly, whereas Mount Torrens is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.