Torquay, Queensland — 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 Fraser Coast Regional local government area.
| Locality | Torquay |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Fraser Coast Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -25.29155 |
| Longitude | 152.86844 |
| Population | 7,426 |
| Density | 1597.0 /km² |
| Area | 4.7 km² |
| Elevation | 4 m |
| Postcode | 4655 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 243 km north |
Torquay is a locality in the Fraser Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 7,426. The locality covers an area of 4.7 km², giving a population density of about 1597.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 4 m above sea level. It lies approximately 243 km north of Brisbane. Torquay is located at 25.2916°S, 152.8684°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4655. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Torquay, a quiet sentinel on Queensland's coast, breathes the slow, salty rhythm of the sea. It lies 31.3 km north-east of Maryborough, QLD (from Maryborough, QLD: bearing 34°T), and is situated 3.0 km west of Urangan. The land here unfurls in gentle slopes towards the shimmering expanse of the Great Sandy Strait, a vast waterway that whispers secrets of tides and ancient journeys. Mangrove forests, a tangled emerald fringe, guard the shoreline, their roots gripping the mudflats that teem with unseen life. Beyond, the terrain transitions to rolling hills, softened by swathes of native grasses that shimmer with a pale gold under the generous Queensland sun. The air itself carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of salt spray and the earthy perfume of eucalypts, a constant reminder of the wild, untamed beauty that defines this corner of the Fraser Coast.
The history of Torquay is a story etched in the ebb and flow of human endeavour, a tale of resilience and adaptation. Once a vital hub for timber getters, its deep channel harbour facilitated the export of valuable hardwoods, their scent lingering in the very air. Later, the fertile soil, kissed by the sub-tropical climate, beckoned farmers and graziers, who cultivated the land with a quiet tenacity, their efforts contributing to the region's agricultural output. Today, while echoes of its past industries can still be perceived, Torquay has found a new voice in tourism, drawing travellers with its pristine beaches and the allure of the tranquil waters of the Strait, a place where the modern world seems to pause and breathe.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Torquay, Queensland 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 Fraser Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Torquay includes the postcode (4655), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Fraser Coast Regional), 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. |