Overall score
Daw Park
45.4/100
Torrens Park
57.7/100
Daw Park vs Torrens Park, SA suburb comparison
Daw Park for investment; Torrens Park for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Daw ParkTorrens Park
Crime rate
Daw Park
23.1 / 1k
Torrens Park
37.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Daw Park
76
Torrens Park
65
Population
Daw Park
2,705
Torrens Park
2,687
Metric leadDaw Park 5Torrens Park 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 familiesTorrens Park
- Best for investmentDaw Park
- Best for best schoolsTorrens Park
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 | Daw Park | Torrens Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.4/100 | 57.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 31.3/100 | 22.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 23.1 / 1k | 37.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 23 |
| Walkability | 53.5/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 76 | 65 |
| Planning activity | 23 | 37 |
| Population | 2,705 | 2,687 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Daw Park is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Torrens Park is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Daw Park pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Torrens Park is the better pick for public transport access and walkability.
Daw Park suits investors more clearly, whereas Torrens Park is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.