Overall score
Torrens Park
62.2/100
Urrbrae
46.2/100
Torrens Park vs Urrbrae, SA Suburb Comparison
Torrens Park for retirees and investment; Urrbrae for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Torrens ParkUrrbrae
Crime rate
Torrens Park
36.8 / 1k
Urrbrae
20.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Torrens Park
68
Urrbrae
87
Population
Torrens Park
2,687
Urrbrae
1,070
Metric leadTorrens Park 6Urrbrae 32 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesTorrens Park
- Best for investmentTorrens Park
- Best for best valueUrrbrae
- 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 | Torrens Park | Urrbrae |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.2/100 | 46.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.4/100 | 49.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 36.8 / 1k | 20.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 23 | 9 |
| Walkability | 80.0/100 | 13.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 68 | 87 |
| Planning activity | 41 | 19 |
| Green cover | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Population | 2,687 | 1,070 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Torrens Park is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Urrbrae is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby.
Torrens Park tends to lead on public transport access, walkability, and tree cover and green space, while Urrbrae stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Torrens Park, while Urrbrae 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.