Torquay QLD

Postcode 4655 · Fraser Coast LGA

Torquay is a mid-sized suburb in Queensland within the Fraser Coast local government area (postcode 4655). With a population of 6,533, the suburb has an older demographic with a median age of 55. Households earn a median income of $48K per year, with an average household size of 2.1 people. The most common occupations are community & personal service, professionals, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Torquay is $620,000, having grown strongly 6.9% over the past year. Units have a median price of $442,000 (+3.9% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $490. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,299.

Torquay is served by 2 schools, including 2 primary. The average ICSEA score is 942, which is below the national average of 1,000. The crime rate in the Fraser Coast LGA is moderate at 5,445 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Torquay offers a gross rental yield of 4.1%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($620K/$1.1M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 13.0x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +6.9% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.1% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$620K/$1.1M Below Median
Affordability13.0x Stretched
Price Momentum+6.9% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$44,682
Mean Income$54,151
Earners8,467
YoY Change+6%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education2/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$620K
6.9% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$442K
3.9% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$300
POPULATION
6,533
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age55
Household Size2.1
HH Income /wk$917
Personal Income /wk$518
Mortgage /mth$1,299
CRIME (Fraser Coast LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)5,445
Total Incidents5,445
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA942
Total Students571
Catholic1
Government1
Star of the Sea Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1010
Torquay State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 875
Data: 2024