Extremely low vacancy signals structural undersupply in the rental market, creating long-term price pressure.
VERDICT
STRONG BUY
Rental Pressure Market
DEMAND
24 buyers/listing
Neutral→
LIQUIDITY
60d DOM
Weak↓
AFFORDABILITY
-11.0% vs 5yr
Strong↑
GROWTH OUTLOOK
Strong
Strong↑
YIELD
3.4%
Neutral→
SUPPLY PRESSURE
0.5% vacancy
Strong↑
#3/32StrongStructure 78$1.12MTop 2.4% nationally
Atlaso rates Torquay houses as STRONG BUY, our highest conviction rating. Vacancy is extremely tight at 0.48%, well below the 2.5% equilibrium, and prices remain 11% below their 5-year trend, suggesting room for recovery. Historically, 90% of suburbs we rate STRONG BUY grew more than 8% annually.
At $1.12M, Torquay ranks #3 of 32 houses in Geelong. The long-term structural outlook is Strong.
Torquay Price History
All houses · monthly median sale price
Market Intelligence
What's Happening Now
Shifting to BuyersEarly signs of easing. Monitor for entry.
-5.7%
Asking Prices (3mo)
+8.4%
Rents (12mo)
1.3%
Vacancy
20%
Fresh Stock (<30d)
House Asking Prices (12 months)
$1.24M
House Weekly Rents (12 months)
$778/wk
Vacancy Rate (24 months)
--- 1.5% tight--- 3.0% loose
Listing Age (12 months)
Fresh (<30d)30-60d60-90d90-180d180d+
Data for postcode 3228.
Suburb Profile
Torquay at a Glance
SEIFA Index
10/10
Most advantaged
Household Income
$2,282/wk
Median household
Median Age
40
Years
Mortgage Stress
22%
of income
Population Growth
+5.8%
vs state +2.2%
Ownership Mix
32.6%owned41.8%mortgage22.8%renting
Demographic Trends
Torquay Over Time
Median Household Income (Census)
Population Growth Rate (Census)
Dwelling Composition (Census)
Rental Yield History
Census data: ABS. Yield series: weekly market data.
Full Torquay Analysis
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3-Year Structural OutlookStrong
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Fair Value GapX.X% undervalued
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Gross YieldX.X%
Weekly Rent$XXX
SEIFA DecileX/10
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Atlaso rates Torquay as STRONG BUY confidence for capital growth. In our out-of-sample testing, 90% of our STRONG BUY suburbs grew more than 8% annually. Our model analyses price trends, volume, demographics, and market conditions across Torquay and 46 Australian cities to generate this rating.
What is the median house price in Torquay?
The current median house price in Torquay, vic is $1.12M, with annual growth of +26.1%. Properties sell in approximately 60 days.
How fast do properties sell in Torquay?
Properties in Torquay sell in 60 days on average. The market is currently rated Strong. This is slower than average, which may present opportunities for negotiation.
What is the growth outlook for Torquay?
Atlaso's model analyses 23 structural signals including price history, volume trends, yields, and vacancy to rate Torquay's growth potential. The model predicts whether a suburb is likely to outperform, not by how much. Our ratings have been validated across 46 Australian cities, with 90% of top-rated suburbs growing more than 8% a year.
What is the rental yield in Torquay?
The gross rental yield for houses in Torquay is 3.4%. This is in line with the broader market average.
Important: Atlaso provides general research information only and does not constitute personal financial advice, property advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any property. Suburb scores, growth ratings, rental yield estimates, and market signals are based on quantitative models using historical data. They are not guarantees of future performance. Property values can fall as well as rise. You should seek independent licensed financial and property advice before making any investment decision. Atlaso Pty Ltd (ABN 84 696 036 469) is not a licensed financial adviser and does not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL).