Overall score
Richmond
39.7/100
Torrensville
56.3/100
Richmond vs Torrensville, SA suburb comparison
Richmond for schools; Torrensville for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
RichmondTorrensville
Crime rate
Richmond
48.1 / 1k
Torrensville
72.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Richmond
111
Torrensville
217
Population
Richmond
3,474
Torrensville
4,110
Metric leadRichmond 3Torrensville 6across 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 retireesTorrensville
- Best for best valueTorrensville
- Best for best schoolsRichmond
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 | Richmond | Torrensville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.7/100 | 56.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 26.2/100 | 25.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.1 / 1k | 72.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 20 |
| Walkability | 15.5/100 | 84.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 111 | 217 |
| Planning activity | 37 | 58 |
| Population | 3,474 | 4,110 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Richmond is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Torrensville is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Richmond is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Torrensville answers with public transport access and walkability.
Richmond suits families and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Torrensville is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.