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Torquay
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
Torquay is an iconic coastal town at the gateway to the Great Ocean Road, renowned for its world-class surf beaches, laid-back vibe, and charming seaside community. As the home of Australian surf culture, it draws both avid surfers and holiday makers seeking sun, sand, and relaxation.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
18,534
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-38.33°, 144.33°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
83
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$3,000
Local Cost
$2,005
Local Income
$3,250
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
14.7°C
Summer Avg
17.6°C
Winter Avg
11.6°C
Record High
34.7°C
Record Low
6.1°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
763 mm
Internet Speed
66 Mbps
Upload
26 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
20
Coworking
0
Cafes
13
Nightlife
3
Parks
4
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AVV
Distance
35 km
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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 7 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 80/100.
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