Torwood VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Torwood, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Torwood VIC is 49 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Torwood is $575 per week ($29,900 per year). Median rent in Torwood is $412 per week ($1,785 per month). Torwood has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Torwood has a population density of 7.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (56% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Torwood is $1,471.

There were 1 recorded offences in Torwood in 2024-24, a rate of 20 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Torwood Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Torwood Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$575/wk
$29,900 per year
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Median Rent
$412/wk
$1,785 per month
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Median Age
50years
12 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,471/mo
Avg household size: 3.4 · 0.9 per bedroom

Torwood Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.8% (26) Female 42.2% (19)

Population Density

7.1
people per km²
49 people · 6.9 km²

Households

3.4
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,625
Family income/wk

Torwood Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
20-24
25-29
35-39
45-49
50-54
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Torwood Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
60.0% 6 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
40.0% 4 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Torwood Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Torwood Religion

No Religion
55.6%
Catholic
20.0%
Baptist
15.6%
Uniting Church
8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Torwood Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
81.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Torwood Employment

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Employed full-time
28.6% 8 people
Employed part-time
32.1% 9 people
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Not in labour force
39.3% 11 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Torwood Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
63.6%
Bachelor Degree
36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Torwood Occupation

Managers
47.4%
Labourers
21.1%
Professionals
15.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Torwood Field of Study

Education
26.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
26.3%
Health
15.8%
Management & Commerce
15.8%
Society & Culture
15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Torwood Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Torwood Weekly Household Income

$2,000-$2,499/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Torwood Marital Status

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Married
52.8% 19
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Divorced
13.9% 5
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Widowed
11.1% 4
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Never married
22.2% 8

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Torwood Ancestry

Australian
39.3%
English
34.4%
Irish
14.8%
Scottish
6.6%
Italian
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Torwood School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
57.1%
Secondary — Government
21.4%
Vocational Education
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Torwood Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
7.6% 7
No need for assistance
92.4% 85

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Torwood Volunteering

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Volunteer
15.6% 5
Not a volunteer
84.4% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Torwood How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Torwood Car Ownership

2 vehicles
27.8%
3 vehicles
55.6%
4+ vehicles
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Torwood Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
66.7%
4 bedrooms
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Torwood Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
29.2%
moved in the last 5 years
70.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Torwood Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
96
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Torwood Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
8

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Torwood Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
17.6%
$400-$499/wk
17.6%
$800-$999/wk
29.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
17.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Torwood Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
55.8%
Couple — no children
32.6%
Couple — no children under 15
11.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Torwood Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
25.0% 9
Did not provide
75.0% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Torwood Children Ever Born

No children
36.4%
3 children
63.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Torwood Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
30.0%
5–14 hours
30.0%
15–29 hours
32.5%
30+ hours
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Torwood Household Size

2 persons
66.7%
5 persons
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Torwood Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Torwood Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-24 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2017
2018
2019
2023
2024

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Torwood Rent Prices & Affordability

16%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,624/wk
Median Rent $412/wk
Rent-to-Income 15.7%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Torwood

≈ $11,371/month
Median rent $412/wk
Left after rent $2,212/wk
Rent share 15.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Torwood vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Torwood

What is the population of Torwood VIC?

The population of Torwood VIC is 49 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 7.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Torwood?

The median personal income in Torwood VIC is $575 per week, or $29,900 per year.The median household income is $2,624 per week.Family income is $2,625 per week.

How much is rent in Torwood?

Median rent in Torwood VIC is $412 per week ($1,785 per month).Rent represents 15.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Torwood?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Torwood VIC is $1,471. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Torwood?

The median age in Torwood VIC is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Torwood a good suburb to live in?

Torwood is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 49.The median income is $575/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 22554. All dollar figures in AUD.