Torquay Population 2026
Torquay has a population of 18,534, making it the #74 biggest city in 🇦🇺 Australia, located in Victoria. Roughly 0.1% of Australia's population lives here. It is about 304× smaller than Sydney, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,534
Rank in Australia
#74
Coordinates
38.33°S, 144.33°E
~20 m elevation · Australia/Melbourne
Distance to capital (Canberra)
545 km
338 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Victoria
Cities near Torquay
- Geelong282,809 people · ~21 km away
- Frankston East34,457 people · ~74 km away
- Bacchus Marsh24,717 people · ~74 km away
- St Albans37,629 people · ~77 km away
- Melbourne5,435,590 people · ~80 km away
- Burwood15,147 people · ~88 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Torquay?
Torquay has a population of 18,534 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #74 biggest city in Australia.
What region is Torquay in?
Torquay is located in Victoria, Australia.
Is Torquay the capital of Australia?
No, the capital of Australia is Canberra, about 545 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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