People & Lifestyle Torquay Vic 3228

What Kind of People Live in Torquay (Vic.) VIC 3228?

Diversity Levels in Torquay (Vic.)

The proportion of the population who are not 3rd+ generation Anglo-Australians
Sources: ABS, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Torquay (Vic.)

19.2%

Geelong

24.1%

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Field	Value	VS Geelong	Trend
Median age	39	Bottom 28%	1% to Jan 2021
Net internal migration (LGA)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Net overseas migration (LGA)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Australian Aboriginal	0.7%	Bottom 44%	500% to Dec 2021
Overseas born parents	18.4%	Top 40%	5% to Dec 2021

Quality of Life in Torquay (Vic.)

Full Torquay (Vic.) Liveability Report

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The proportion of residents who enjoy a healthy, satisfying life.
Sources: ABS, AIHW, DSS, GEOSPATIAL, GOOGLE, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2045

Torquay (Vic.)

78.0%

Geelong

75.7%

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Field	Value	VS Geelong	Trend
Healthcare Coverage Index	15	Top 22%	Data for Jun 2023
Life satisfaction score (SA2)	80	Top 12%	Data for Dec 2016
Lifestyle Score	84.0	Top 2%	Data for May 2023
Mental Health Score	52.0	Top 5%	Data for May 2023
Physical Health	99.6%	Top 1%	Data for May 2023

Conservatism in Torquay (Vic.)

The proportion of the population who hold traditional values.
Sources: ABS, AEC and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Torquay (Vic.)

25.1%

Geelong

27.9%

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Field	Value	VS Geelong	Trend
% Religious	44.0%	Bottom 20%	Data for May 2023
Intact families	91.1%	Top 32%	0 to Jan 2021
Support for: Right Wing Parties (federal level)	37.3%	Bottom 20%	Data for Dec 2022

Convenience Score in Torquay (Vic.)

Torquay (Vic.) Amenities Map

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The higher the score, the faster the travel time to regular amenities like work and shopping and the easier it is to access them without private cars.
Sources: ABS, GEOSPATIAL, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Torquay (Vic.)

77.0

Geelong

74.6

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Field	Value	VS Geelong	Trend
Public transport commuters	0.2%	Top 27%	6% to Dec 2021
Vehicles per household	2.0	Bottom 48%	3% to Jan 2021
Bicycle commuters	0.7%	Top 11%	24% to Dec 2021
Distance to the nearest city	3 km	Bottom 3%	Data for Mar 2023
Walk commuters	2.5%	Top 39%	41% to Dec 2021

Hip Score in Torquay (Vic.)

Torquay (Vic.) Hip Score & Guide

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The higher the score, the more fashionable and lively an area is: a trendy, progressive population with easy access to nightlife and culture.
Sources: ABS, AEC, GOOGLE and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Torquay (Vic.)

72.0

Geelong

64.2

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Field	Value	VS Geelong	Trend
Gay marriage support (CED)	72%	Top 13%	Data for Nov 2017
No religion	56.0%	Top 21%	66% to Jan 2021
Postgraduates	5.3%	Top 15%	200% to Dec 2021
Potentially Hip Demographics	45.0%	Bottom 43%	7% to Jan 2021
Support for: Left Wing Parties (federal level)	55.1%	Top 9%	Data for Dec 2022
Visitors	0.1%	Top 17%	48% to Jan 2021

Community Score in Torquay (Vic.)

Torquay (Vic.) Community Report

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The higher the score, the more time residents spend contributing the local community and the more connected residents are to their community.
Sources: ABS, GOOGLE, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Torquay (Vic.)

94.0

Geelong

88.8

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	Field	Value	VS Geelong	Trend
	Community support (LGA)	96.6%	Top 1%	Data for Dec 2014
	Volunteers	37.1%	Top 44%	28% to Jan 2021

Family Score in Torquay (Vic.)

Torquay (Vic.) School and Park Map

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The higher the score, the more suitable the suburb is to families with children: good schools, safe, plentiful families, child-friendly amenities like playgrounds
Sources: ABS, DSS, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Torquay (Vic.)

85.0

Geelong

78.6

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Field	Value	VS Geelong	Trend
Average childcare centre rating	65	Top 16%	Data for Dec 2022
Total childcare places	1000	Top 6%	Data for Dec 2022
Child protection investigations (LGA)	8.8	Bottom 10%	Data for Dec 2016
Family households	77.6%	Top 36%	3% to Jan 2021
Stay at home mothers	4.0%	Top 43%	27% to Dec 2021
Parenting payment recipients (single) (Postcode)	Premium	Premium	Premium

Businesses (36)

Name	Address
Roof Clad Concepts	30/10 Cylinders Drive, Torquay VIC 3228, Australia
Full Pitch Roofing	3 Scammell Cres, Torquay VIC 3228, Australia
Full Pitch Roofing	240 Great Ocean Rd, Torquay VIC 3228, Australia
Coastal Group outdoor construction and landscaping	6 Sawmills Way, Torquay VIC 3228, Australia
Kuit Landscapes	155 S Beach Rd, Torquay VIC 3228, Australia

Health Services (15)

Name	Address
Saltair Spa Torquay	50 Ashmore Rd, Torquay VIC 3228, Australia
endota spa Torquay	shop t6/41 Bristol Rd, Torquay VIC 3228, Australia
Simply Helping Geelong Barwon	15A The Dunes Village, Merrijig Dr, Torquay VIC 3228, Australia
Surf Sight Optical	3/8 Gilbert St, Torquay VIC 3228, Australia
HeartSpace Therapy Majella Claire Devlin	30/1 Gilbert St, Torquay VIC 3228, Australia

Community Groups (4)

Name	Address
Surf Coast Shire Council	1 Merrijig Dr, Torquay VIC 3228, Australia
Saint Therese Catholic Church	43a Surf Coast Hwy, Torquay VIC 3228, Australia
The Salvation Army Torquay Corps	35 Boston Rd, Torquay VIC 3228, Australia
Lions Village Torquay Inc	12-16 Kooringa Pl, Torquay VIC 3228, Australia

Education (7)

Name	Address
Conn Allan & Pam Piano Tuition	25 Boscarne Ave, Torquay VIC 3228, Australia
Saint Therese Catholic Primary School
Torquay Art Hub	2 Quay Blvd, Torquay VIC 3228, Australia
Southern Cross Montessori Torquay	21 Henty St, Torquay VIC 3228, Australia
The Hive Early Learning Centre Torquay	78-80 Beach Rd, Torquay VIC 3228, Australia

Venues and Restaurants (31)

Name	Address
Blackman's Brewery Bar and Restaurant	26 Bell St, Torquay VIC 3228, Australia
Bomboras Torquay	37 The Esplanade, Torquay VIC 3228, Australia
Bob Sugar Torquay	17 The Esplanade, Torquay VIC 3228, Australia
Frontbeach Taphouse & Restaurant	16 The Esplanade, Torquay VIC 3228, Australia
Growlers	23 The Esplanade, Torquay VIC 3228, Australia

Tourism (5)

Name	Address
Tiger Moth World Adventure Flights	Torquay Airport, 325 Blackgate Rd, Torquay VIC 3228, Australia
Flight Centre
Helloworld Travel Torquay	6/8 Gilbert St, Torquay VIC 3228, Australia
Jet Tor Consulting	Addinston, 105 Briody Dr, Torquay VIC 3228, Australia
Surf Coast Travel and Cruise	Shop T05a, 222 Fischer St, Torquay VIC 3228, Australia