Torquay, VIC 3228

Surf Coast Shire CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 3228

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Median house price

$1,180,000

Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)

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Torquay at a glance

Median unit
$827,500
Weekly rent
$650
Houses · units $500

Prices: Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026) · Rent: Victorian rental report, September 2025

House prices in Torquay

Houses change hands at $1,180,000 on a typical sale, above the Victoria median. Units come in around $827,500, roughly 30% below the house median.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $236,000. Prices sit above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.

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Rental data as of September 2025· Victorian rental report

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What to know about Torquay

Torquay (3228) sits in the Surf Coast region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,180,000, above the Victoria median of around $850K.

Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.

What it’s like to live here

Torquay scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.

Summer days here average around 24°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 582 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.

Schools in Torquay

Schools serving Torquay: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Torquay P-6 College

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Surf Coast Secondary College

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Torquay Coast Primary School

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Location

Walkability

Walk
100/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
100/100

Walker's paradise. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

Investment overview

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.86% (median rent $650/wk against a $1,180,000 price tag). Units yield 3.14% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.

Gross yield, housesSource: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026
2.86%
On the $1,180,000 median
Gross yield, unitsSource: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026
3.14%
On the $827,500 median

Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.

Crime and safety

507 offences recorded in 2026

Top offence categories
B Property and deception offences297 (58.6%)
A Crimes against the person112 (22.1%)
E Justice procedures offences67 (13.2%)
D Public order and security offences17 (3.4%)
C Drug offences13 (2.6%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of December 2026

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
582 mm
Hottest month, avg max
24.3°C
Coldest month, avg min
6.6°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Torquay

What is the median house price in Torquay?
The median house price in Torquay, VIC 3228 is $1,180,000 (Land Victoria's quarterly suburb median, the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)). The median unit price is $827,500.
How much is my house worth in Torquay?
A useful starting point is the Torquay median house price of $1,180,000 (units $827,500). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
Is Torquay a good investment?
On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Torquay is 2.9%: the median weekly house rent is $650 (Victorian rental report, September 2025) against the median house price of $1,180,000 (Land Victoria, the latest published quarter, updated May 2026). No 12-month price change is published for Torquay: the Land Victoria figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Torquay is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
What is the Torquay postcode?
Torquay is in the 3228 postcode, in VIC, in the Surf Coast Shire Council region.
Where is Torquay?
Torquay is a suburb in the Surf Coast Shire Council area, VIC 3228.
What is the average rent in Torquay?
The median weekly rent for houses is $650, for units it's $500.
What schools are in Torquay?
There are 7 schools serving Torquay on this page, including Torquay P-6 College, St Therese School, Surf Coast Secondary College.
How walkable is Torquay?
Torquay has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near Torquay?
Torquay is close to Jan Juc, Bellbrae, Bells Beach, Breamlea, Freshwater Creek.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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