Overall score
Marleston
43.0/100
Torrensville
51.4/100
Marleston vs Torrensville, SA Suburb Comparison
Marleston for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MarlestonTorrensville
Crime rate
Marleston
55.9 / 1k
Torrensville
72.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Marleston
132
Torrensville
222
Population
Marleston
1,950
Torrensville
4,110
Metric leadMarleston 3Torrensville 81 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Marleston | Torrensville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.0/100 | 51.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.7/100 | 58.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 55.9 / 1k | 72.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 13 | 20 |
| Walkability | 40.5/100 | 84.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 132 | 222 |
| Planning activity | 34 | 73 |
| Green cover | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Population | 1,950 | 4,110 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Marleston is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby, while Torrensville is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Marleston pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Torrensville is the better pick for schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability. On housing, Marleston sits in a gently premium band, compared with a expensive feel in Torrensville.
On balance, investors and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Torrensville, while Marleston remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.