Torquay, Australia

Full City Profile

1.5 /5.0

D Poor

7,426 Population 26/sq mi density

13 ft Elevation 4 meters

71°F Avg Temperature 22°C

Overall

1.5 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.9 / 5.0

$17,508 median income, 10.3% unemployment

Affordability

1.2 / 5.0

$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

Torquay, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$17,508

77% below

$17,508 per capita

Home Value

$169,000

40% below

Median Rent

$845/mo

27% below

Unemployment

10.3%

186% above

Avg Temperature

71°F

336 sunny days/yr

Is Torquay a Good Place to Live?

1.5 / 5.0 — Poor

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Torquay residents earn a median household income of $17,508 , which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,508. The unemployment rate stands at 10.3% (186% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 705 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Torquay is $169,000 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $845/month.

Climate & Weather

Torquay has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 336 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population7,426

Median Age55.0 yrs

Density26/mi²

Foreign Born17.7%

Economy

Median Income$17,508

Per Capita$17,508

Unemployment10.3%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$337

Housing

Home Value$169,000

Rent$845

Ownership60.7%

Housing Units2,970

Climate

Avg Temp71°F

Sunny Days336/yr

Rain30.9 in/yr

Elevation13 ft

Did You Know?

17.7% of residents are foreign-born.