Victoria · Postcode 3228
Torquay postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 81 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Torquay at a glance vs VIC
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against VIC
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Torquay ranks: household income is in the top 10% of VIC suburbs; rents are among the top 10% in VIC; SEIFA decile 10 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Torquay vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Torquay | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,295 +VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $500 +VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,167 +VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 39 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% -VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Torquay is a locality 81 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3228. It falls within the Geelong region. The local government area is Surf Coast.
According to the 2021 Census, Torquay has a population of 18,534 with a median age of 39. The median weekly household income is $2,295, above the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 118 (0.6% of residents).
Housing in Torquay includes a median weekly rent of $500, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,167, with 6,374 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 78.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Torquay scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
There are 5 schools in the Torquay area, including Surf Coast Secondary College, Torquay Coast Primary School, Torquay P-6 College and others.
Torquay is part of the Surf Coast - Bellarine Peninsula statistical area in Victoria.
Torquay details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3228 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 18,534 |
| Median Age | 39 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,295/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,018/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $500 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 34.3 km² |
| Population Density | 540/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 6,374 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 118 (0.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -38.333333 |
| Longitude | 144.316667 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 81 km |
| Region (SA4) | Geelong |
| Area (SA3) | Surf Coast - Bellarine Peninsula |
| Local Government | Surf Coast |
| Federal Electorate | Corangamite |
| State Electorate | Polwarth (Western Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 4,153 (22.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,832 (9.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 4,927 (26.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 4,584 (24.7%) |
| 65+ years | 3,040 (16.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 1,518 (8.2%) |
| Arthritis | 1,261 (6.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 577 (3.1%) |
| Cancer | 515 (2.8%) |
| Diabetes | 479 (2.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 177 (1.0%) |
| Dementia | 141 (0.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 108 (1.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,779 (28.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 3,165 (50.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 1,276 (20.2%) |
Schools in Torquay
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Torquay. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Torquay
Same Postcode (3228)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.