Overall score
Lobethal
57.2/100
Mount Torrens
47.3/100
Lobethal for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Lobethal
57.2/100
Mount Torrens
47.3/100
Crime rate
Lobethal
12.7 / 1k
Mount Torrens
6.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lobethal
73
Mount Torrens
6
Population
Lobethal
2,534
Mount Torrens
768
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Lobethal | Mount Torrens |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.2/100 | 47.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 64.1/100 | 42.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 12.7 / 1k | 6.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 4 |
| Walkability | 58.5/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 73 | 6 |
| Planning activity | 49 | 17 |
| Green cover | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| Population | 2,534 | 768 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 7/10 |
Lobethal is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood, while Mount Torrens is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks.
Lobethal pulls ahead on housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability, whereas Mount Torrens is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, tree cover and green space, and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Lobethal if you are weighing investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Mount Torrens for retirees and families.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.