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Mount Torrens

SA 5244 • South Australia

768
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
64.02 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricAffordable
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About Mount Torrens

Mount Torrens is a small historic town nestled in the eastern Adelaide Hills of South Australia, approximately 46 kilometres east-north-east of the Adelaide CBD. With a population of around 768 residents spread across a 64-square-kilometre locality, it sits on Onkaparinga Valley Road between Charleston and Birdwood. The area falls under the Adelaide Hills Council and is part of the scenic hill country characterised by rolling farmland, native bushland, and a cool, temperate climate.

Life in Mount Torrens revolves around a tight-knit rural community, with many residents on small farms or lifestyle blocks. The town is the eastern terminus of the Amy Gillett Bikeway, a popular cycling trail that follows a former railway alignment and draws visitors from across the region. Residents enjoy easy access to the wineries, produce farms, and bush walks of the broader Adelaide Hills, while the township itself features a small cluster of local businesses serving the surrounding community.

Mount Torrens falls under postcode 5244 and is governed by the Adelaide Hills Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Mayo, while state elections fall under the Schubert electorate.

📍 Location

State
South Australia
Postcode
5244
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Adelaide Hills
Federal Electorate
Mayo
State Electorate
Schubert
Type
Locality
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.94°, 138.95°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
64.02 km²
Population Density
12 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 5244

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 5244, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$45,663
Median 2023–24
$56,535
▲ 23.8% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$68,358

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 5244; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • 840X — Adelaide CBD via Lobethal (limited service) ~75 min

Commute to Adelaide CBD

Distance
46 km
By Train
No direct train; nearest station is at Belair or Blackwood (~30 min drive away)
By Car (Peak)
55-70 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
45-55 min

🛣️ Car is essential; drive via Onkaparinga Valley Road to South Eastern Freeway

Walkability Car-Dependent

Small rural township; limited footpaths; vehicle required for most daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
768
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Mount Torrens in South Australia? +

Mount Torrens is a small town in the Adelaide Hills, located about 46 kilometres east-north-east of the Adelaide CBD, between Charleston and Birdwood on Onkaparinga Valley Road.

What is the population of Mount Torrens? +

Mount Torrens had a population of approximately 768 residents at the 2021 Census, spread across its 64-square-kilometre locality.

What LGA is Mount Torrens in? +

Mount Torrens falls under the Adelaide Hills Council local government area.

What is the Amy Gillett Bikeway near Mount Torrens? +

The Amy Gillett Bikeway is a scenic cycling trail that follows the former Onkaparinga Valley railway alignment. Mount Torrens is its eastern terminus, and the trail extends west through Lobethal towards Birdwood.