Overall score
Kawungan
43.9/100
Torquay
52.0/100
Kawungan vs Torquay, QLD suburb comparison
Kawungan for retirees and investment; Torquay for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KawunganTorquay
Crime rate
Kawungan
42.0 / 1k
Torquay
41.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kawungan
15
Torquay
79
Population
Kawungan
5,460
Torquay
6,533
Metric leadKawungan 2Torquay 7across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Kawungan is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, and Torquay is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Kawungan tends to lead on housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Torquay stands out for parks and reserves and walkability.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Kawungan, while Torquay remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.