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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 · estimate
83
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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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: 80/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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