Full-time 25.8%Part-time 19.4%Unemployed 1.1%Not in labour 53.7%
Dwelling Types
Torbay
House 97.4%Other 2.6%
Commute Mode
Torbay
Car 69.7%Transit 2.8%Walk 8.3%WFH 19.3%
Country of Birth
Australia
64.8%
England
6.6%
New Zealand
2.4%
South Africa
1.3%
Language at Home
English only
95.0%
Italian
1.3%
Frequently Asked Questions about Torbay
Is Torbay safe?
Torbay has a safety score of 97/100, which is well above average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Gledhow (67/100), Robinson (92/100), McKail (52/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Torbay?
Median weekly rent in Torbay is $650/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Gledhow ($580/wk), Robinson ($900/wk), McKail ($710/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
Is Torbay affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Torbay is $1.2M. For renters, median weekly rent is $650/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Gledhow ($680K), Robinson ($1.1M), McKail ($781K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/torbay
Torbay is a small suburb around 380 km from central Perth with a population of 378. Buyers can expect a median price of $1.24M and rent of $650/week, 21% above the Perth metro median.
The area scores 97/100 for safety, comfortably 45 points above Perth's metro average of 52, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences. Residents have a median age of 42 and household income of $1,430/week.