Charleston vs Mount Torrens, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Charleston | Mount Torrens |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.7/100 | 36.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 48.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 3.6 / 1k | 10.4 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 3 | 4 |
| Walkability | 4.5/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 13 |
| Population | 550 | 768 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesCharleston
- Best for familiesMount Torrens
- Best for investmentCharleston
- Best for best valueCharleston
- Best for best schoolsMount Torrens
Comparison summary
Charleston and Mount Torrens offer different strengths across official suburb data. Charleston leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Charleston; Housing (desirability) favours Charleston; Crime rate favours Charleston. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Charleston, Families → Mount Torrens, Investment → Charleston, Best value → Charleston.