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Torquay, QLD 4655
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$780,000
market range $725K-$850K
Median Unit
$615,000
market range $550K-$725K
Gross Yield (houses)
4.1%
1yr Growth (houses)
+15.0%
market range +12.5% to +20.0%
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Torquay market and investor summary
Torquay (QLD 4655) runs a median house price of $780K, with houses yielding a gross 4.1%. House prices have moved +15.0% over the past year and +34.0% over three years. At 2.0% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
For an investor, the rent-to-price profile sits mid-range: a gross house yield near 4.1% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 2.0% and a resident base that is not shrinking.
Living in Torquay: people, income and schools
Torquay has a resident population of roughly 6,533, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 12% over five years. The median age is 55, an older, established demographic, and families account for 59% of households.
Households here earn a median of about $48,000 a year, or roughly $920 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (2 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 16.4 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Locally, around 33% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
There are 10 schools within about 5km, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. Some errands can be done on foot, though a car still helps; the suburb scores 51 for walkability and 17 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.
- Population
- 6,533
- +12% over 5yr
- Median age
- 55 years
- Median household income
- $48,000/yr
- Households renting
- 37%
- Family households
- 59%
- Socio-economic rank
- 2/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 10
- avg ICSEA 955
- Unemployment
- 4.2%
- Walk score
- 51/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Torquay
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Search Torquay listings →Frequently asked questions about Torquay
What should I check before investing in Torquay?
Torquay has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. House gross rental yield of 4.1% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Capital growth of +15.0% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Torquay?
The median property price in Torquay, QLD 4655 is $780K for houses and $615K for units.
What rental yield does Torquay show?
The gross rental yield in Torquay is 4.1% for houses. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Torquay?
House prices in Torquay are up 15.0% over the past year and up 34.0% over three years. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Torquay?
The current vacancy rate in Torquay is 2.0%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.
How many people live in Torquay?
Torquay has a population of approximately 6,533 residents, with a median age of 55.
What schools are near Torquay?
There are 10 schools within roughly 5km of Torquay. Their average ICSEA is close to the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Torquay affordable to buy in?
A median house in Torquay costs about 16.4 times the median local household income (a high multiple that makes the suburb a stretch for median local earners). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.
Is Torquay's population growing?
The population of Torquay has grown about 12% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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