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Torquay

City in Queensland, Australia

Overview

Torquay, Queensland, is a laid-back seaside town famous for its idyllic beaches, friendly locals, and relaxed coastal lifestyle. Popular with families, retirees, and travelers exploring Hervey Bay, it provides a great base for whale watching, fishing, and watersports.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Queensland
Population
18,534
Time Zone
Australia/Brisbane
Coordinates
-25.28°, 152.88°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,485
Local Cost
$1,575
Local Income
$2,950
Cashless
94
English
100
Temperature
22.4°C
Summer Avg
25.5°C
Winter Avg
18.9°C
Record High
34.2°C
Record Low
9.8°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
1167 mm
Internet Speed
51 Mbps
Upload
15 Mbps
Latency
26 ms
City Vibrancy
16
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
1
Parks
10
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
HVB
Distance
4 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 22 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 85/100.

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