Overall score
Phillip
61.0/100
Torrens
58.1/100
Phillip vs Torrens, ACT Suburb Comparison
Phillip for retirees and schools; Torrens for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
PhillipTorrens
Crime rate
Phillip
70.8 / 1k
Torrens
9.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Phillip
933
Torrens
45
Population
Phillip
5,197
Torrens
2,424
Metric leadPhillip 5Torrens 42 tiedacross 11 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 | Phillip | Torrens |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.0/100 | 58.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.0/100 | 60.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 70.8 / 1k | 9.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | — |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 933 | 45 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 3 |
| Green cover | 12.4% | 13.7% |
| Population | 5,197 | 2,424 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Phillip is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Torrens is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap. Phillip sits closer to the city centre, whereas Torrens is in a middle-ring position.
Phillip tends to lead on schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Torrens stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Torrens, while Phillip 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.