Torquay

EN / 中文
House Median
This Suburb $1,180,000
Melbourne Avg $1,083,043
Unit Median
This Suburb $827,500
Melbourne Avg $590,597
Safety Index
Crime Rate 2,876
VIC Average 6,810
Chinese Population
This Suburb 0.9%
VIC Average 6.6%
VCE Schools
Local Schools 1
Nearby Top Schools 0
Train Access
Local Station No
Nearby Station No

Torquay Property & Rent

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2014-2024) | Rent data: LGA regional average (2025 Q1)

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$1.2M
House Growth
+107% 2014-2024
Unit Price
$828K
Unit Growth
+99% 2014-2024
3BR House
$500/week
2BR House
$510/week
3BR Unit
$600/week
2BR Unit
$460/week

Torquay Safety

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)
Very Safe
Crime Rate 2,876 per 100,000 Below VIC average (6,810)
533
Total Annual Incidents

Crime Type Distribution Click category for details

A - Against Person 109 20.5%

Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety

B - Property Crime 337 63.2%

Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type

C - Drug Offences 19 3.6%

Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances

D - Public Order 22 4.1%

Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct

E - Justice Procedures 44 8.3%

Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court

F - Other Offences 2 0.4%

Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences

Torquay Community Overview

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

18,534
Total Population
540
People/km² Density
0.9%
Chinese Population
Near Average

Main Ethnicities

1
English
7,998 people
43.2%
2
Aust
7,090 people
38.3%
3
Irish
2,957 people
16.0%
4
Scottish
2,465 people
13.3%
5
Italian
901 people
4.9%

Transport

102.5 km
Distance to CBD
77 mins
Drive to CBD
150 mins
Transit to CBD
No Station
Bus/drive required

Torquay Schools

VCE data: © VCAA (2025)

Suburbs Near TORQUAY

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2024) | 0 nearby suburbs

No nearby suburb data available

📍 About Torquay

TORQUAY is situated in Greater Geelong, with the ABS 2021 Census recording a population of 18,534 residents and a density of 540 people per square kilometre.

Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows strong property performance, with median house prices reaching $1.2M following impressive 107% growth over the past decade, while median unit prices have climbed to $0.8M after 99% growth over the same period.

Education: The local public secondary option is Surf Coast Secondary College, which achieved a solid ranking of #74 among public schools in the VCAA 2025 VCE results.

Safety: Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 reveals Torquay as an extremely safe location, with a crime rate of 2876 per 100,000 residents—just 0.42 times the Victorian average of 6810.

Demographics: The area hosts a smaller Chinese community, with Chinese residents representing 0.90% of the population, totalling approximately 166 people.

Transport: Located approximately 102.5km from the CBD, Torquay requires around 77 minutes by car for city access, though the area currently lacks train station connectivity.