Western Australia · Suburb Profile

Torbay WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Torbay, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Torbay WA is 378 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Torbay is $783 per week ($40,716 per year). Median rent in Torbay is $200 per week ($867 per month). Torbay has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Torbay has a population density of 3.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Torbay is England. The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Torbay is $1,627.

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Torbay Population

residents (Census 2021)

Torbay Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$783/wk

$40,716 per year

#3881 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

#7374 of 14,663

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Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,627/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Torbay Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.2% (214) Female 42.8% (160)

Population Density

3.7

people per km²

378 people · 102.3 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,593

Family income/wk

Torbay Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Torbay Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

64.1% 59 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

35.9% 33 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Torbay Country of Birth

Australia

90.3%

England

9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Torbay Religion

No Religion

46.8%

Not stated

21.7%

Anglican

12.5%

Catholic

6.4%

Christian (other)

5.6%

Baptist

3.3%

Uniting Church

2.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Torbay Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

58.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

25.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

13.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Torbay Languages Spoken at Home

Italian

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Torbay Employment

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Employed full-time

36.3% 89 people

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Employed part-time

29.4% 72 people

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Unemployed

3.7% 9 people

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Not in labour force

30.6% 75 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Torbay Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

45.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.7%

Bachelor Degree

20.3%

Postgraduate Degree

5.8%

Certificate I/II

4.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Torbay Occupation

Managers

21.6%

Community & Personal Service

19.2%

Professionals

18.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.6%

Clerical & Administrative

9.6%

Labourers

8.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.8%

Sales Workers

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Torbay Field of Study

Engineering

22.4%

Society & Culture

19.0%

Agriculture & Environment

14.7%

Education

12.9%

Health

11.2%

Management & Commerce

9.5%

Architecture & Building

7.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Torbay Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Torbay Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.0%

$400-$499/wk

10.1%

$650-$799/wk

12.1%

$800-$999/wk

5.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

13.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

6.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.1%

$4,000+/wk

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Torbay Marital Status

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Married

49.0% 153

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Separated

3.8% 12

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Divorced

7.1% 22

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Widowed

3.8% 12

👤

Never married

36.2% 113

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Torbay Ancestry

English

33.9%

Australian

31.1%

Scottish

6.5%

Irish

5.8%

Other

4.7%

Dutch

4.2%

German

3.5%

Italian

3.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.1%

Serbian

1.9%

Maori

1.6%

New Zealander

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Torbay School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

32.1%

Secondary — Government

17.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

15.1%

Pre-school

15.1%

Primary — Catholic

7.5%

Vocational Education

7.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Torbay Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

1.7% 11

✅

No need for assistance

98.3% 623

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Torbay Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

28.4% 73

—

Not a volunteer

71.6% 184

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Torbay Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

9.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

9.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

27.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

24.2%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

18.2%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

12.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Torbay How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

64.4%

Did not go to work

15.1%

Walked only

8.2%

Car (passenger)

4.8%

Truck

2.7%

Bus

2.7%

Other

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Torbay Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.7%

1 vehicle

10.3%

2 vehicles

47.7%

3 vehicles

15.9%

4+ vehicles

22.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Torbay Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

15.8%

3 bedrooms

35.8%

4 bedrooms

30.0%

5 bedrooms

9.2%

6+ bedrooms

9.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Torbay Population Mobility

9.2%

moved in the last year

30.9%

moved in the last 5 years

2.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

58.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Torbay Indigenous Population

1.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

613

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Torbay Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Asthma

Heart disease

Cancer

Lung condition

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Torbay Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.4%

$1-$149/wk

6.2%

$150-$299/wk

5.3%

$300-$399/wk

4.9%

$400-$499/wk

5.8%

$500-$649/wk

5.3%

$650-$799/wk

10.6%

$800-$999/wk

11.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.0%

$3,500+/wk

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Torbay Family Structure

Couple — no children

38.6%

Couple — children under 15

33.5%

Couple — no children under 15

13.6%

One parent — no children under 15

8.1%

One parent — children under 15

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Torbay Military Service

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Previously served

1.9% 5

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Never served

98.1% 256

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Torbay Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

17.7% 46

—

Did not provide

82.3% 214

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Torbay Children Ever Born

No children

32.7%

1 child

9.2%

2 children

32.7%

3 children

20.4%

4 children

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Torbay When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2021

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Torbay Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.3%

5–14 hours

27.9%

15–29 hours

20.2%

30+ hours

17.1%

Did not do domestic work

18.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Torbay Household Size

1 person

21.8%

2 persons

43.5%

3 persons

15.3%

4 persons

9.7%

5 persons

3.2%

6+ persons

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Torbay Where Residents Moved From

Same address

285

Moved from WA

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Torbay Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

84.0%

Step family — no other children

16.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Torbay Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,430/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.0%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Torbay

Your weekly income

≈ $6,197/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $1,230/wk

Rent share 14.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Derby (WA)

Income: $855/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk

Torbay vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Nowergup

Pop: 189 Income: $841/wk Rent: $241/wk

Dale

Pop: 190 Income: $622/wk Rent: $215/wk

Fortescue (WA)

Pop: 190 Income: $2,039/wk Rent: $50/wk

Dumberning

Pop: 193 Income: $583/wk Rent: $400/wk

Wilyabrup

Pop: 193 Income: $988/wk Rent: $250/wk

Dingup

Pop: 195 Income: $900/wk Rent: $168/wk

Compare Torbay

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Frequently Asked Questions About Torbay

What is the population of Torbay WA?

The population of Torbay WA is 378 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.7 people per km².Torbay is ranked #5,528 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Torbay?

The median personal income in Torbay WA is $783 per week, or $40,716 per year.The median household income is $1,430 per week.Family income is $1,593 per week.Torbay is ranked #3,881 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Torbay?

Median rent in Torbay WA is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 14.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Torbay ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Torbay?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Torbay WA is $1,627. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Torbay?

The median age in Torbay WA is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Torbay a good suburb to live in?

Torbay is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 378.The median income is $783/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 51462. All dollar figures in AUD.