Freshwater Creek vs Torquay
The verdict
Torquay rates higher for liveability (73 vs 21). Torquay is closer to the coast (2.0 km vs 9.4 km).
Scores
Freshwater CreekTorquay
| Freshwater Creek | Torquay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 28 | 57 |
| Transport | 0 | 25 |
| Education | 70 | 76 |
| Liveability | 21 | 73 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Freshwater Creek | Torquay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 454 | 18,534 |
| Median age | 45 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,087 | $2,295 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.7% | 48.5% |
| Born in Australia | 85.7% | 82.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.7 |
Growth: Freshwater Creek High Growth · Torquay High Growth
Property
| Freshwater Creek | Torquay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $1.23M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $891K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -6.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Freshwater Creek | Torquay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 99 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 232 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 183 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 220 | 194 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,965 | 2,725 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Freshwater Creek | Torquay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 5 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,092 | 1,088 |
See the full school list on each profile: Freshwater Creek · Torquay
Transport
| Freshwater Creek | Torquay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 25 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 64 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.8 km | 10.3 km |
Liveability
| Freshwater Creek | Torquay | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.8°C | 24.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.0°C | 14.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 540 | 540 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 35 |
| Parks | 0 | 17 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 15 |
| Swimming pools | 28 | 643 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 6 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.4 km | 2.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 80.5 km | 78.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.4 km | 2.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 16.2 km | 17.5 km |
Population & growth
| Freshwater Creek | Torquay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 454 | 18,534 |
| Estimated 2025 | 488 | 19,997 |
| Projected 2041 | 611 | 24,952 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.82% | 1.92% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Freshwater Creek or Torquay?
Freshwater Creek has a higher average school ICSEA (Freshwater Creek 1092 vs Torquay 1088; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Freshwater Creek or Torquay?
Torquay has the higher transport score (Freshwater Creek 0/100 vs Torquay 25/100).
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