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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 · estimate
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 85/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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