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Torquay

VIC 3228 • Rest of VIC

18,534
Population (2021)
$52,936
Median Income
34.31 km²
Area
36m
Elevation
Surf CultureCoastal LifestyleGreat Ocean RoadSea-Change

About Torquay

Torquay is Australia's surfing capital, a thriving coastal town of 18,500 at the start of the Great Ocean Road, 79 kilometres from Melbourne's CBD. The home of Rip Curl and Quiksilver, the town has grown from a sleepy surf village into a substantial lifestyle destination while maintaining its beach culture. The famous Bells Beach lies just to the south.

Surf culture permeates everything—the shops, the cafes, the fitness-focused lifestyle. The Surf Coast Walk provides stunning coastal trails, while Torquay's family beaches are gentler than the wilder coast beyond. The community is increasingly professional, with remote workers and sea-changers joining the surf community. Torquay attracts lifestyle seekers, surf devotees, and families wanting coastal living with city-accessible amenities.

Torquay falls under postcode 3228 and is governed by Surf Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Polwarth (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3228
Urban Area
Corangamite - Golden Plains
LGA
Surf Coast
Federal Electorate
Corangamite
State Electorate
Polwarth (Western Victoria)
Type
Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.31°, 144.33°
Statistical Area
Rest of VIC
Area
34.31 km²
Elevation
36m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Torquay Central 41-57 Bristol Road Torquay 3228 VIC
  • Woolworths
    Cnr Bristol Road & Walker Street Torquay 3228 VIC

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$500
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
39 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
13,258
Census 2021
18,534
▲ 39.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$39,728
Income 2021
$52,936
▲ 33.2% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 15,352
Born Overseas 2,477

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 694
  • 2. New Zealand 284
  • 3. South Africa 166
  • 4. Scotland 107
  • 5. United States 101
  • 6. Germany 92
  • 7. Netherlands 89
  • 8. Canada 80
  • 9. Ireland 73
  • 10. Italy 65
  • 11. China 37
  • 12. France 36
  • 13. Malta 31
  • 14. India 30
  • 15. Philippines 28

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 7,998
Australian 7,090
Irish 2,957
Scottish 2,465
Italian 901
German 865
Dutch 456
Maltese 214
Polish 200
Chinese 176

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

11,837
Both parents born in Australia
3,255
Both parents born overseas
2,619
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
52.9%
Christianity
40.1%
Buddhism
0.7%
Islam
0.2%
Hinduism
0.1%
Judaism
0.1%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,333 (7.2%)
5-14 years
2,820 (15.2%)
15-19 years
1,019 (5.5%)
20-24 years
813 (4.4%)
25-34 years
1,884 (10.2%)
35-44 years
3,043 (16.4%)
45-54 years
2,602 (14.0%)
55-64 years
1,982 (10.7%)
65-74 years
1,916 (10.3%)
75-84 years
814 (4.4%)
85+ years
310 (1.7%)

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