Torquay, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Torquay, in the Surf Coast Shire local government area.
| Locality | Torquay |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Surf Coast Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.31254 |
| Longitude | 144.3264 |
| Population | 18,534 |
| Density | 537.5 /km² |
| Area | 34.5 km² |
| Elevation | 20 m |
| Postcode | 3228 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 79 km southwest |
Torquay is a locality in the Surf Coast Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of 18,534. The locality covers an area of 34.5 km², giving a population density of about 537.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 20 m above sea level. It lies approximately 79 km southwest of Melbourne. Torquay is located at 38.3125°S, 144.3264°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3228. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Torquay breathes the bracing air of the Bass Strait, a vibrant coastal settlement where rolling hinterland meadows meet the restless ocean. It lies 18.5 km south of Geelong, VIC (from Geelong, VIC: bearing 190°T), and is situated 12.2 km south of Grovedale. The land here is a study in gentle slopes, the green often a deep, almost mossy hue, punctuated by the bright white of distant farm fences and the darker, more resilient scrub that clings to the cliff edges. The very light seems to possess a certain salt-tinged clarity, especially in the late afternoon when the sun, low in the sky, casts long, stretching shadows that give the undulating terrain a palpable sense of depth and texture. The air itself carries the subtle, ever-present perfume of kelp and sea spray, a constant reminder of the powerful forces shaping this coastline.
This stretch of coast has long been a magnet for those seeking solace and sustenance from the sea, a legacy that echoes in Torquay’s enduring connection to its maritime past. While the region’s early economy was shaped by grazing and agriculture, it is the enduring allure of the surf that has truly defined Torquay’s modern character and economic engine. Renowned globally as the spiritual home of Australian surfing, the town hums with a vibrant, youthful energy, its streets lined with surf shops and cafes catering to a constant stream of travellers drawn by the promise of perfect waves. This surf culture permeates the very rhythm of life in Torquay, a blend of laid-back coastal living and a keen appreciation for the raw, untamed beauty of the natural world.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Torquay, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Torquay, in the Surf Coast Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Torquay includes the postcode (3228), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Surf Coast Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Torquay is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |