Torquay, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Torquay QLD is 6,533 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Torquay is $518 per week ($26,936 per year). Median rent in Torquay is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Torquay has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Torquay has a population density of 1,508 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Torquay is England. The most common religion is No religion (40.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Thai. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Torquay is $1,299.

Population
6,533
Census 2021
Median income
$518/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$300/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
55years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Torquay vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Torquay is $518 a week, 31% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 1,364th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $300 a week, $20 less than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 32.7% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 55, 13 years older than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureTorquayTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$518/wk$747/wk −31%$766/wk
Household income$917/wk$1,593/wk −42%$1,637/wk
Rent$300/wk$320/wk −6%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,299/mo$1,625/mo −20%$1,733/mo
Median age5542 +13 yrs42
Rent share of household income32.7%20.4% +12.3 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Torquay, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Torquay Population

6,533 residents at the 2021 Census.

Torquay Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$518/wk
$26,936 per year
Ranked 8,034 of 14,663
Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
Ranked 4,529 of 14,663
Median Age
55years
17 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,299/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Torquay Rent Prices & Affordability

33% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $917/wk
Median rent $300/wk
Rent to income 32.7%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Torquay against your income

About $3,974 a month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $617/wk
Rent share 32.7%

Torquay Schools

8
schools nearby
6
government
971
avg ICSEA score
4,883
total students
Fraser Coast Anglican College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,010 students
1098
ICSEA
Star of the Sea Catholic School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 388 students
1010
ICSEA
Kawungan State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 877 students
976
ICSEA
Hervey Bay Special School Government
Combined · Prep-12 · 105 students
970
ICSEA
Sandy Strait State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 706 students
965
ICSEA
Urangan State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,342 students
961
ICSEA
Urangan Point State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 272 students
914
ICSEA
Torquay State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 183 students
875
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Torquay, Queensland: 25.2919°S, 152.8728°E

Torquay Schools (8)

People in Torquay

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.0% (3,007) Female 54.0% (3,524)

Population Density

1,508
people per km²
6,533 people · 4.3 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,224
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
5.2%
New Zealand
3.9%
Philippines
0.8%
Germany
0.8%
Scotland
0.6%
South Africa
0.6%
India
0.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Thai
0.2%
Italian
0.2%
Mandarin
0.2%
French
0.2%
German
0.2%
Polish
0.2%
Tagalog
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
45.1%
Australian
36.5%
Irish
11.8%
Scottish
11.5%
German
7.4%
Australian Aboriginal
5.2%
Italian
1.5%
Dutch
1.2%
Filipino
0.9%
Chinese
0.7%
Maori
0.7%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
40.4%
Catholic
15.5%
Anglican
14.0%
Not stated
10.2%
Uniting Church
5.2%
Presbyterian and Reformed
3.0%
Christian (other)
2.2%
Baptist
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

5.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
41.4% 2,354
Separated
4.9% 278
Divorced
15.3% 872
Widowed
9.7% 550
Never married
28.6% 1,627

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
41.8%
Couple: children under 15
24.7%
One parent: children under 15
14.3%
Couple: no children under 15
10.6%
One parent: no children under 15
8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
36.8%
2 persons
40.0%
3 persons
11.2%
4 persons
6.9%
5 persons
3.2%
6+ persons
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Torquay

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,821 occupied private dwellings in Torquay at the 2021 Census, 37.0% were rented, 39.9% owned outright and 17.2% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
3.4% 96 dwellings
Owned outright
39.9% 1,126 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
17.2% 486 dwellings
Rented
37.0% 1,045 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.4% 67 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
79.5%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
11.2%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
7.9%
2 bedrooms
29.2%
3 bedrooms
37.9%
4 bedrooms
21.6%
5 bedrooms
2.5%
6+ bedrooms
0.9%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.6%
$300-$449/mo
3.4%
$450-$599/mo
3.2%
$600-$799/mo
4.9%
$800-$999/mo
11.8%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
30.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
20.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
14.1%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
3.8%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
10.0%
1 vehicle
49.6%
2 vehicles
28.7%
3 vehicles
7.8%
4+ vehicles
3.9%

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

Work, income and education in Torquay

Employment

Employed full-time
20.0% 1,005 people
Employed part-time
16.8% 841 people
Unemployed
4.6% 233 people
Not in labour force
58.5% 2,935 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
25.8%
Community & Personal Service
24.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
14.8%
Clerical & Administrative
10.9%
Managers
7.9%
Labourers
7.0%
Sales Workers
5.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.9%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.3%
$1-$149/wk
0.9%
$150-$299/wk
2.4%
$300-$399/wk
4.3%
$400-$499/wk
11.7%
$500-$649/wk
10.1%
$650-$799/wk
12.6%
$800-$999/wk
9.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
6.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
3.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
1.6%
$4,000+/wk
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.5%
$1-$149/wk
4.6%
$150-$299/wk
8.8%
$300-$399/wk
10.3%
$400-$499/wk
7.5%
$500-$649/wk
6.9%
$650-$799/wk
11.8%
$800-$999/wk
12.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.4%
$3,500+/wk
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.5%
Did not go to work
12.8%
Car (passenger)
6.0%
Walked only
3.9%
Other
0.8%
Bicycle
0.7%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.7%
Truck
0.6%
Bus
0.5%
Ferry
0.2%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.2%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
45.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
35.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.2%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
50.2%
Bachelor Degree
18.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.8%
Postgraduate Degree
4.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.7%
Certificate I/II
3.7%

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

Field of Study

Society & Culture
19.5%
Health
18.1%
Management & Commerce
16.3%
Engineering
13.0%
Education
10.5%
Architecture & Building
7.4%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.2%
Agriculture & Environment
2.2%
Creative Arts
2.0%
Information Technology
1.9%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.8%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
30.8%
Secondary: Government
28.6%
Vocational Education
12.2%
Pre-school
6.6%
Primary: Catholic
6.0%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
5.6%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
5.3%
Secondary: Catholic
4.9%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
80.1%
Has need for assistance
11.8%
Need for assistance not stated
8.0%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
894
Arthritis
444
Lung condition
367
Heart disease
311
Diabetes
257
Asthma
234
Cancer
183
Stroke
123
Kidney disease
110
Dementia
44

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
15.6% 803
Did not provide
84.4% 4,340

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
14.0% 725
Not a volunteer
86.0% 4,444

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 3
Previously served
5.5% 286
Never served
94.4% 4,910

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
25.7%
1 child
12.5%
2 children
30.7%
3 children
20.0%
4 children
8.9%
5+ children
2.2%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
31
1951: 1960
106
1961: 1970
178
1971: 1980
186
1981: 1990
175
1991: 2000
117
2001: 2010
144
2011: 2015
76
2016
22
2017
18
2018
22
2019
22
2020
22
2021
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

18.2%
moved in the last year
47.4%
moved in the last 5 years
10.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
39.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
4,852
Moved from QLD
701
Moved: same area (SA2)
161
Moved from NSW
83
Moved from VIC
51
Moved from overseas
30
Moved from WA
12
Moved from SA
11
Moved from TAS
9
Moved from NT
8

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.0%
5: 14 hours
26.1%
15: 29 hours
13.3%
30+ hours
10.4%
Did not do domestic work
31.2%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
76.0%
Step family: no other children
16.2%
Blended family: no other children
4.9%
Intact family: other children present
1.7%
Other couple: children only
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Income: $430/wk Rent: $274/wk $26/wk less rent
Julatten
Income: $559/wk Rent: $275/wk $25/wk less rent
Rainbow Beach
Income: $602/wk Rent: $280/wk $20/wk less rent

Suburbs near Torquay

The closest suburb to Torquay is Scarness, 1.9 km away.

Scarness
1.9 km away · income $546/wk · rent $300/wk
Urangan
2.3 km away · income $527/wk · rent $335/wk
Kawungan
3.2 km away · income $550/wk · rent $340/wk
Wondunna
3.3 km away · income $765/wk · rent $390/wk
Pialba
4.3 km away · income $529/wk · rent $310/wk
Urraween
5.3 km away · income $539/wk · rent $380/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Torquay

What is the population of Torquay QLD?

The population of Torquay QLD is 6,533 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,508 people per km². Torquay is ranked #1,176 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Torquay?

The median personal income in Torquay QLD is $518 per week, or $26,936 per year. The median household income is $917 per week. Family income is $1,224 per week. Torquay is ranked #8,034 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Torquay?

Median rent in Torquay QLD is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Rent represents 32.7% of household income, which is considered moderate. Torquay ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Torquay?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Torquay QLD is $1,299. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Torquay?

The median age in Torquay QLD is 55 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Torquay a good suburb to live in?

Torquay is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 6,533. The median income is $518/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (32.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 32859. All dollar figures in AUD.