Torquay, Australia
Queensland · Australia
Torquay is a small city in Queensland, Australia with a population of 6,533. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 6,533 |
| Population Density | 23 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | -25.2850°, 152.8789° |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Queensland |
| Average Temperature | 71°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.9 inches (785 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Torquay
Torquay is a small city in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 6,533. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.
Climate in Torquay
Torquay has an average annual temperature of 21.6°C (71°F). The hottest month is Jan (26.3°C), the coldest is Jul (16°C). Average annual precipitation is 1057 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 71.2°F |
| 32% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 287.9 sq mi (745.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 23/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.2850°S, 152.8789°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 6.6 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 7.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 5.2 in |
Torquay has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 63°F in June to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (7.5") and September the driest (1.6").
Schools in Torquay
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Strait State School | - | - | - | - |
| Urangan State High School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Torquay
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Torquay
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hervey Bay Historical Village & Museum | ||||
| Wide Bay Hospitals Museum |
Libraries in Torquay
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hervey Bay Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Torquay
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Torquay
8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Torquay
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Torquay
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Torquay
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Torquay
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bundaberg Airport | BDB | Medium Airport |
| Hervey Bay Airport | HVB | Medium Airport |
| Aquila Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Childers Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cooloola Village Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Maryborough Airport | MBH | Small Airport |
| North Gregory/Elliott Field | - | Small Airport |
| Orchid Beach Airport | OKB | Small Airport |
| Pacific Haven Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rainbow Beach Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Toby's Gap Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Torquay
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Post office |
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UFO Sightings Near Torquay
2 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Torquay.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Hervey bay (australia) | 2006 | slowly moving light that flared to 4 times its size then slowly dimmed down and dissapeared, travelling a total distance of approx 20 m |
| Hervey bay (australia) | 2004 | 9 UFO's appeared and disolved into nothing before my eyes |
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What is the population of Torquay?
Torquay has a population of 6,533 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 287.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Torquay?
Torquay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 30.9 inches.
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