Torquay is a coastal town in Victoria, in Surf Coast Council. It is close to the Zeally Bay and Point Danger.
Shops and everyday services are easier to access than in most comparable places. Health access is an exceptional strength, placing it among the highest-ranked coastal towns. Local school ICSEA scores are among the highest in the peer group. Socio-economic advantage is among the highest in the peer group. The main trade-offs are higher rents and more mapped flood cover, with median rents 18% above the peer median.
Torquay is a better fit for people who value school quality and socio-economic advantage more than lower rents.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.
Strengths and weaknesses
Coastal town · compared with coastal towns in Victoria (105)
Strengths
Local school ICSEA scores are among the highest in the peer group
Socio-economic advantage is among the highest in the peer group
Health access is a relative strength
Shops and everyday services are easier to access than in most comparable places
Weaknesses
Rents are among the highest in the peer group
Mapped flood cover is a relative weakness
What stands out
Torquay Beach
Front Beach
Zeally Bay
Point Danger
Who it suits
Stars are audience-fit ratings derived from Suburb.Guide data, not demographic counts or user reviews.
Families★★★☆☆
Professionals★★☆☆☆
Retirees★★★☆☆
Students★☆☆☆☆
Budget buyers★☆☆☆☆
Housing, growth and risk
How Torquay compares
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median house price
$1.21M
+1.0% change
Median rent
$685/wk
Population (ERP)
18,274
+0.8% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
20.9%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#13
among Coastal & beach · Established
Crime rate
32nd
percentile in state (higher = more crime)
Pop. growth
63rd
percentile in VIC
Rented dwellings
22%
2021 Census tenure
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
84th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
55.6/100 — Good
State standing
Top 21% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
1033rd in Australia
State rank
255th in VIC
Peer rank
#13 among Coastal & beach · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#37 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data confidence
97%
Data sources & freshness
Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
All types (Sep 2025)
$685
Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$1,207,000
Median price change
+1%
Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.
+0.8% annual · +13.9% over 5 years · 63th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.8%
5-year growth
+13.9%
Change in 1 year
+146
Change in 5 years
+2,224
Growth rank in VIC
63th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~22,150), extrapolated at +3.9% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
Population
18,534
Median age
39
Median household income / week
$2,295
Dwelling vacancy
20.9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
1,687 of 8,066
Median monthly mortgage
$2,167
Median weekly rent (2021 Census)
$500
Tenure (owned / mortgaged / rented)
34% / 44% / 22%
Employment rate
65.3%
Travel to work (WFH / public transport / car)
28.6% / 0.3% / 54.6%
Walked or cycled to work
2.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
5,778 / 536 / 40 (+ 6 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (12%) · Accessibility (12%) · Future Growth (6%)
Employment, household income and owned-outright tenure (2021 Census) Work-from-home and public-transport commute shares (2021 Census) Five-year population change as a healthy-growth band, not a boom bonus
Data sources & freshness
2021 Census — General Community Profile (including method of travel to work and educational attainment) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census was conducted in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
34.9% of adults have a university degree, compared with 29.2% across Victoria. 16.1% have a trade or vocational qualification.
University qualified34.9% · 29.2% VIC
Diploma qualified12.2% · 9.8% VIC
Trade / vocational16.1% · 14.2% VIC
Year 12 or below36.8% · 46.8% VIC
Highest qualification field
Main field of the highest non-school qualification (2021 Census).
Management and commerce20.9%
Health14.6%
Education14.1%
Society and culture12.1%
Engineering and related technologies11.6%
Architecture and building9%
How these groups are defined
Measure
Definition
University qualified
Bachelor degree or higher
Diploma qualified
Advanced Diploma / Diploma
Trade / vocational
Certificate III + IV
Year 12
Year 12 as highest attainment
Below Year 12
Year 11 / 10 / 9 or below
People aged 15 years and over, 2021 Census. University, diploma and trade shares match ABS highest educational attainment (HEAP). Year 12 and below Year 12 are combined in the chart because the General Community Profile reports school-only attainment as a residual.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (12%)
University qualifications from the 2021 Census
Data sources & freshness
2021 Census — General Community Profile (including method of travel to work and educational attainment) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census was conducted in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Tax & income
Median taxable income (2023–24)
$62,922
83rd percentile in VIC · +7% vs Australia
Median salary / wages (2023–24)
$67,600
81st percentile in VIC · +4% vs Australia
Residents with rental investments
18.0%
86th percentile in VIC · +30% vs Australia
Median super balance (2023–24)
$127,245
91st percentile in VIC · +101% vs Australia
Residents with business income
13.0%
67th percentile in VIC · +25% vs Australia
Australian Taxation Office Taxation Statistics 2023–24, individuals Table 25. Figures describe taxpayers who live in postcode 3228 — not a suburb-level official statistic. Rental investment is the share of local taxpayers reporting rental income or loss, not the share of local properties owned by investors.
Counts, net rent & state comparison
Taxpayers in this postcode
15,852
Taxpayers reporting net rent
2,810
Median net rent
-$2,462
Taxpayers reporting business income
2,087
Taxable income vs state median
+18%
Salary / wages vs state median
+16%
Rental investment vs state median
+39%
Super vs state median
+58%
Business income vs state median
+18%
Percentiles rank this postcode among unique postcodes in VIC, so suburbs that share a postcode are not counted twice. Dollar figures are compared with Australia-wide ATO medians from the same release. Median net rent is among taxpayers who reported the rent label and can be negative.
Data sources & freshness
Taxation Statistics 2023–24 — individuals by postcode (Table 25) — Australian Taxation Office · Updated · Annual release; taxpayer residential postcode, not suburb boundary
Community & culture
4.9% speak a language other than English at home; 13.9% born overseas
Language at home
16,931 English only · 873 other
Non-English at home
4.9%
Born overseas
2,477 (13.9%)
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
118 (0.6%)
Australian citizens
16,885
Languages spoken at home (other than English)
22
Top languages other than English
Share of residents who speak a language other than English at home (2021 Census).
Italian44 · 15%
French41 · 13.9%
German38 · 12.9%
Spanish28 · 9.5%
Portuguese19 · 6.5%
Afrikaans17 · 5.8%
Japanese17 · 5.8%
Greek16 · 5.4%
Religion
52.4%No religion
No religion is the most common response at 52.4%, while Christianity accounts for 40.1%.
Measure
Suburb
State
No religion
52.4%
38.8%
Christianity
40.1%
40.9%
Other / not stated
7.5%
20.3%
Christian denominations
Denomination
Suburb
State
Catholic
21.6%
20.5%
Anglican
7.7%
6.5%
Uniting Church
3.6%
2.4%
2021 Census — languages spoken at home, birthplace, Indigenous status, and religious affiliation (usual residence). Religion is optional on the Census form.
Data sources & freshness
2021 Census — General Community Profile (including method of travel to work and educational attainment) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census was conducted in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
652
Against the person
127
Against property
364
Rate per 1,000 residents
35.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 146 residents
State crime-rate percentile
32.3th (higher = more crime)
Decrease (daily rate)
-8.3%
Recorded road crashes (in suburb)
294
Crash rate per 1,000 residents (state rank)
16.09
Most common offence types
B21 Criminal Damage90
B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle34
B43 Steal From A Retail Store53
B49 Other Theft64
E21 Breach Family Violence Order69
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (22%)
Crime rate, offences against the person, year-on-year trend and recorded road crash rates
Surf Coast Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1060 · 72th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 879 students · Top SEA quarter 24% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
Lisieux Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1106 · 86th percentile · LBOTE 1% · 333 students · Top SEA quarter 42% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
St Therese SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1119 · 89th percentile · LBOTE 4% · 332 students · Top SEA quarter 45% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
Torquay Coast Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1099 · 84th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 678 students · Top SEA quarter 39% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
Torquay P-6 CollegePrimary · Government · ICSEA 1092 · 82th percentile · LBOTE 9% · 617 students · Top SEA quarter 36% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
School catchments
Surf Coast Secondary CollegeGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundarysecondary_catchment
Torquay Coast Primary SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundaryprimary_catchment
Torquay P-6 CollegeGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundaryprimary_catchment
Government school intake zones that overlap this suburb boundary. Living in a catchment does not guarantee enrolment; check the education authority.
Contributes to desirability score · Education (14%)
Median school ICSEA first, then school and catchment counts
Data sources & freshness
Victorian designated neighbourhood zones — Victorian Department of Education · current · Updated · Open catchment polygons where published
Great for outdoor family life — 17 parks mapped in suburb, 3 playgrounds nearby
Well connected by public transport — 71 public transport stops
Good everyday shopping nearby — 6 shops and services
Strong local sport and recreation — 224 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
72/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0.05
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0.05
Parks per 1,000 residents
0.92
Food & drink(1)
Maple Bakery & CafeCafe
Unit 40 10 Cylinders Drive
Shopping(9)
EG AustraliaConvenience store
Lochard Drive Convenience StoreConvenience store
Reddy ExpressConvenience store
Bunnings WarehouseHardware store
Torquay Farmers MarketMarketplace
The Dunes VillageShopping centre
AldiSupermarket
14-18 Winki Way
WoolworthsSupermarket
Everyday services(3)
Soap Bar LaunderetteLaundry
222 Fischer Street, Torquay
EG AustraliaPetrol station
ShellPetrol station
Community(4)
Lisieux Catholic Primary SchoolSchool
90 South Beach Road, Torquay
Surf Coast Secondary CollegeSchool
75 White Street
Torquay Coast Primary SchoolSchool
25 Stretton Drive
Grant PavilionTownhall
Health & services(4)
Torquay MedicalClinic
Vision RadiologyMedical clinic
Coastal Compounding PharmacyPharmacy
Fur Life VetVeterinary
Unit 3 10 Winki Way
Sport & outdoors(248)
BBQ
Beach (2)
Cosy CornerBeach
Fishermans BeachBeach
Front BeachBeach
Nudist Beach (clothing Optional)Beach
Point Impossible BeachBeach
Torquay Back Beach (Surf Beach)Beach
Whites BeachBeach
Surf Coast WalkCycling route
Drinking water
Body Sculpting & FitnessGym
Unit 4 22 Cylinders Drive
CrossFitGym
14B Castles Drive
Ocean Acres Nature ReserveNature reserve
Point Danger Marine SanctuaryNature reserve
Deep Creek Nature ReservePark
Grasstree Park Nature ReservePark
45 Messmate Road, Torquay
Hilltop ReservePark
177A Fischer Street, Torquay
Park (5)
Playground (3)
Public toilets
Court 1Sports field
Court 2Sports field
Court 3Sports field
Court 4Sports field
Goim PitchSports field
Grenville OvalSports field
1 Merrijig Drive, Torquay
Narrodya CourtsSports field
Parwan PitchSports field
Polwarth OvalSports field
Sports field
Yurrock PitchSports field
Swimming pool (208)
Surf Coast WalkWalking trail
Wineries & breweries(1)
Bells Beach BrewingBrewery
22 Baines Crescent
Camping & holiday parks(2)
Torquay Foreshore Caravan ParkCaravan park
Torquay Holiday ParkCaravan park
Transport(1)
1 bus stops
Other(22)
Surfcoast RuralAgrarian
Unit 5 22 Cylinders Drive
The Interiors AssemblyArt
Unit 2 12 Castles Drive
Bench (2)
mycar Tyre & Auto TorquayCar repair
20 Winki Way
Torquay CarwashCar wash
6 Cylinders Drive
Torquay Dance AcademyDancing School
Unit 1 22 Cylinders Drive
Dog Wash
Choices FlooringFlooring
Unit 2 10 Winki Way
Easterly LivingFurniture
2 Winki Way
GreenBays Golf ClubIndoor Golf
Unit 2 1 Haystacks Drive
Grasstree Park Nature ReserveParking
Parking (15)
PetstockPet
Unit 4 10 Winki Way
Australia PostPost Box
Restroom and showersShower
Store & More Self StorageStorage Rental
4-8 Castles Drive
GBoards AustraliaSurf
8A Winki Way
Little Starfish SwimmersSwimming School
Unit 1 10 Winki Way
Reece Plumbing CentreTrade
6 Winki Way
SouthPoint Garden SuppliesTrade
15 Boneyards Avenue
TyrepowerTyres
4 Winki Way
Vacuum Cleaner (2)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually. Campgrounds, beaches, wineries and local trails are included when they sit inside the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (12%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport per 1,000 residents (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Named sporting clubs from OpenStreetMap, assigned to this suburb's boundary. Sporting facilities such as ovals, courts and recreation centres are listed under Amenities.
Green cover is the share of this suburb's boundary overlapping OpenStreetMap parks, woodland and forest polygons — not a satellite tree-canopy product. Summer maximum is the WorldClim / Open-Meteo seasonal normal already collected for Weather.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (12%)
Tree canopy first, then green-cover area and parks per 1,000
Data sources & freshness
OpenStreetMap green cover and tree canopy — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated · Park/woodland polygons intersected with suburb boundaries
Health access
Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
14
Nearest hospital
Hospital (10.4 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
GP clinics in suburb
6
GPs tagged bulk billing (OSM)
0 of 6
Aged-care services
3
Residential aged-care places
171
GP clinic counts from OpenStreetMap. Bulk-billing figures only include clinics tagged in OSM (sparse and unofficial — not a Medicare list).
Surfcoast Medical CentreGP
Vision RadiologyGP
Banksia Medical CentreGeelong RoadClinic
Coastal Compounding PharmacyPharmacy
Grand Slam PhysiotherapyGeelong RoadPhysiotherapist
Orbit MedicalClinic
Pacific Smiles DentalDentist
PharmacyPharmacy
Sequence OsteopathyGeelong RoadAlternative
Surfcoast PharmacyPharmacy
Aged-care services
Calvary EloueraTORQUAYResidential
Real CaringTORQUAYHome Care
Villa Maria Catholic Homes Star of the Sea Aged Care ResidenceTORQUAYResidential
Australian Government–subsidised services from the AIHW GEN list (30 June 2025), assigned to this suburb by location.
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (12%)
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
Usual max / min
26° / 12°
Rainfall
128 mm · ~16 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
Usual max / min
21° / 10°
Rainfall
124 mm · ~16 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
Usual max / min
14° / 6°
Rainfall
149 mm · ~19 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
Usual max / min
19° / 8°
Rainfall
182 mm · ~23 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (12%)
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
205 planning-related records
2021· 40 proposals
August 2021
Building and Works Associated with the Development of Five (5) Warehouses and Reduction to Car Parking Requirements
4 HAYSTACKS DRIVE TORQUAY 3228Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development of a dwelling pursuant to the Bushfire Management Overlay
1 BRUMBY DRIVE TORQUAY 3228Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Buildings and works associated with relocating existing cool room and alteration to existing shop front windows.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL, 10 PEARL STREET TORQUAY 3228Withdrawn
Use of the land for a restricted recreation facility (children's gymnastics), external alterations, display of business signage and reduction of on site car parking provision
1/14 CASTLES DRIVE TORQUAY 3228Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Use & development of a retirement village, removal of native vegetation, and removing a reservation from land under Section 24A of the Subdivision Act
5 COOMBES ROAD TORQUAY 3228In progress
Two lot subdivision
36 GEELONG ROAD TORQUAY 3228Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Two Lot Subdivision, Construction of Two Dwellings and Associated Removal of Vegetation
11 PRIDE STREET TORQUAY 3228Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Use of the land for manufacturing sales and display of a business identification sign
7/1 HAYSTACKS DRIVE TORQUAY 3228Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Minor alterations to existing structure, signage and new fence
28 BAINES CRESCENT TORQUAY 3228Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Buildings and works for the construction of two dwellings and vegetation removal
22 FELIX CRESCENT TORQUAY 3228NOD issued by a delegate
Use and Development of land for a Dwelling
224 COOMBES ROAD TORQUAY 3228Lapsed
July 2021
Use of the land for an industry (furniture manufacture), construction of a mezzanine and a reduction in provision of car parking
6 BONEYARDS AVENUE TORQUAY 3228Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Alterations to existing dwelling
22A BOSTON ROAD TORQUAY 3228Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construct a building (Dwelling) over 7.5 metres height
127 SPRING VALLEY DRIVE TORQUAY 3228Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of a new dwelling and garage
62 PACIFIC DRIVE TORQUAY 3228Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construct a Dwelling and Outbuilding
24 Brumby DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
Change of Use to Indoor Recreation Facility and Display of Business Identification Signage
6 BONEYARDS AVENUE TORQUAY 3228Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of a Dwelling on a Lot Less Than 300sqm
23 GLENGARRY DRIVE TORQUAY 3228Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development of 13 warehouses and a reduction of the standard car parking requirements of Clause 52.06
15A HAYSTACKS DRIVE TORQUAY 3228Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Variation to a restrictive covenant (building envelope)
31A BOSTON ROAD TORQUAY 3228Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Restricted Recreation Facility (Physical Therapy) and Display Business Identification Signage
4/1 HAYSTACKS DRIVE TORQUAY 3228Withdrawn
Use and development of the land with a second dwelling.
34 SAGITTARIUS STREET TORQUAY 3228Refusal issued by a delegate
Amend Permit
72 Eton RoadWithdrawn
Construction of a Garage in BMO
28 Ocean Acres DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Extensions and Additions to Existing Dwelling (First Floor Decking)
38 BOSTON ROAD TORQUAY 3228Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of an Extension and Works to an Existing Dwelling With a Height More Than 7.5 Metres Above Ground Level
64 LOCH ARD DRIVE TORQUAY 3228NOD issued by a delegate
Buildings and Works Associated with the Construction of a Lift to an Existing Dwelling
141 THE ESPLANADE TORQUAY 3228Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of Two Dwellings
38 POMORA AVENUE TORQUAY 3228Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Use and Development of the Land for a Convenience Shop (Food & Drink) and Display of Business Identification Signage
112 GEELONG ROAD TORQUAY 3228Withdrawn
Construction of a Lift
235 The EsplanadeWithdrawn
Use of a Medical Centre and Display of Business Identification Signage
10 WINKI WAY TORQUAY 3228Refusal issued by a delegate
May 2021
Construct a Front Fence and Associated Retaining Wall
1/108 Beach RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of a two storey dwelling on each of Lots 809 to 817 inclusive on PS806607S
1-17 LILLIUM LANE TORQUAY 3228Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Two Lot Subdivision
11 Pimelea WayPermit issued by the RA
Use of the Land for a Place of Worship
5 Boneyards AvenueWithdrawn
Alterations and Additions to Existing Dwelling
7 Colina CourtWithdrawn
Removal or destruction of native vegetation (facilitating powerline upgrade works)
COOMBES ROAD ROAD RESERVE BETWEEN ANGLESEA ROAD AND SURF COAST HIGHWAY TORQUAY 3228Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Three lot subdivision
7 Haystacks DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Use and Development of Land for Medical Centre and Office and Reduction in Car Parking Requirements
1-3 CYLINDERS DRIVEPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Removal of Native Vegetation Associated with the Construction of a Minor Utility Installation
SURF COAST HIGHWAY TORQUAY 3228Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Maintenance Works activities occurring between 10/01/2025 and 31/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.SURF COAST HIGHWAY, BLACKGATE ROAD09 Jan 2025 – 30 Dec 2026
Data sources & freshness
Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Hazards
Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid
Flood / inundation overlay
39.1% of suburb boundary
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping. Flood cover uses inundation overlay polygons against the suburb boundary where published.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (22%)
Bushfire and flood hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
Bushfire and flood planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
Federal electorate
Corangamite
Member of Parliament
Libby COKER (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
114,123
Turnout (2025)
94.7%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+0.2 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 42.0%Labor 58.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 9.7 km away).
Coalition 37.9%Labor 62.1%
4.1 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +0.5 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
TorquayLabor 59.8% · Coalition 40.2% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
Torquay EastLabor 63.2% · Coalition 36.8% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
Torquay NorthLabor 66.6% · Coalition 33.4% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
BellbraeLabor 70.0% · Coalition 30.1% TPP (2025)6.0 km away
Freshwater CreekLabor 61.1% · Coalition 38.9% TPP (2025)7.3 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (12%)