Booral vs Torquay
The verdict
Torquay rates higher for liveability (70 vs 28). Torquay is closer to the coast (870 m vs 2.2 km).
Scores
BooralTorquay
| Booral | Torquay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 21 | 36 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 38 | 37 |
| Liveability | 28 | 70 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Booral | Torquay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,636 | 6,533 |
| Median age | 47 | 55 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,412 | $917 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Born in Australia | 80.0% | 73.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.1 |
Growth: Booral — · Torquay —
Property
| Booral | Torquay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Booral | Torquay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 88 | 89 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 550 | 536 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 244 | 276 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,606 | 5,606 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Booral | Torquay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 893 |
Transport
| Booral | Torquay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 92.6 km | 99.1 km |
Liveability
| Booral | Torquay | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 15 |
| Parks | 1 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.2 km | 870 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 235.7 km | 242.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.1 km | 1.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 62.6 km | 59.8 km |
Population & growth
| Booral | Torquay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,636 | 6,533 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,218 | 6,849 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 7.91% | 1.19% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Booral or Torquay?
Torquay has the higher residential safety score (Booral 88/100 vs Torquay 89/100).
Which has better public transport, Booral or Torquay?
Booral and Torquay have similar transport scores.
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