Torquay

Population: At the 2016 Census, Torquay had a population of 13,258.

Estimated Resident Population (ERP) - (Australian Bureau of Statistics) The population estimate for Torquay as of the 30th June 2019 is 16,053.

Median House Price: $910k (based on 3 bedroom homes in Torquay)

Distance from Melbourne: 1 hr 23 min (104.1 km) via M1

About

The Surf Coast town of Torquay is located South West of Melbourne at the gateway to the Great Ocean Road. The town has been a popular summer holiday destination since the early 1900s. Historical fun fact, Torquay was named in 1892 after the popular holiday resort town in Devonshire, England.

The Torquay ‘Front Beach’ is easily recognisable with its wide grassy foreshore and Norfolk Pines facing east toward Zeally Bay. The coastal destination is known for being the birth place of international surfing brands Quiksilver and Rip Curl. Just down the road is the Bells Beach Surfing Recreation Reserve.

Torquay is not a sleepy seaside town. Many visitors have made the sea change and now call Torquay home. In response to the raid population growth, the centre of town has expanded to offer more destination shops, cafes, restaurants, boutique breweries and coffee roasters. For families, there are parks and playgrounds plus a choice of day care centres, kindergartens, Primary Schools and the Surf Coast Secondary College. Further schools are a short bus ride away in the nearby town of Geelong (distance 22kms).

Torquay residents are passionate about sport and recreation and health and well-being. The arts community is thriving with galleries, makers and artists calling Torquay and the greater Surf Coast home.

Neighbours

Jan Juc, Bells Beach and Bellbrae.

Highlights

Sporting clubs - e.g. Football, Tennis, Netball, basketball, soccer
Surf Torquay Point
Australian National Surfing Museum
Boutique breweries
Coffee Roasters
Cafes and restaurants
Surf City Shopping Precinct
Fisherman’s Beach, Zeally Bay
Torquay SLSC
Multi Arts Centre
Torquay Farmers Market
Ashmore Arts
Torquay Sailing Club
Torquay Bowls Club
Skate Parks
Golf
Yoga

Discover more when you visit the Great Ocean Road.