# Torbay

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: Western Australia › Rest of WA › Albany › 6330, WA

Area: 102 km²

A larger-than-average community for its level, Torbay is a rural residential area where home ownership is exceptionally high. It is an older community than the national figure, with a population of 378 people. The area is defined by a strong preference for large, detached houses and a high proportion of residents who own their homes outright. It functions as a car-dependent settlement with a workforce focused on agriculture, health, and manufacturing.

## Demographics & Identity

The typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the state and national figure of 38. While children under 15 make up 16.4% of the population, this is a little below the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 378 | +12.5% since 2011 |
| Median age | 42 yrs | -6.7% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 2.6% | +49.5% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 15.1% | -8.2% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 16.4% | +12.1% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 10.8% | -33.7% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 31.5%, Young adults (25–44) 26.7%, Children (0–14) 16.4%, Seniors (65+) 15.1%, Youth (15–24) 9.3%

**Marital status** — Married 48.4%, Never married 35.8%, Divorced 7.0%, Widowed 3.8%, Separated 3.8%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

English and Australian ancestries are most common, with 38.4% and 35.2% respectively. About 18.3% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 18.3% | -7.1% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 64.8%, England 6.6%, New Zealand 2.4%, South Africa 1.3%, Italy 0.8%

**Ancestry** — English 38.4%, Australian 35.2%, Scottish 7.4%, Irish 6.6%, Dutch 4.8%, German 4.0%, Italian 3.7%

## Language

English is the primary language for 80.2% of the community. Only 4.2% of people use another language at home, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 4.2% | -24.9% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.0% | — |

**Language used at home** — English only 80.2%, Italian 2.6%

## Religion

Nearly half the population (45.0%) has no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 32.0%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 45.0% | +21.9% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 45.0%, Christianity 32.0%, Not stated 20.6%, Other religions 0.8%

## Education & Qualifications

Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with 45.0% of residents completing Year 12 and 12.3% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both far below the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 45.0% | -3.7% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 12.3% | -31.0% since 2011 |
| Schools within 3 km | 0 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 45.0%, Year 10 19.7%, Year 11 10.7%, Year 9 or below 4.5%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 28.9%, Advanced diploma / diploma 14.2%, Bachelor degree 13.8%, Postgraduate degree 2.8%, Certificate I / II 2.8%, Graduate diploma / certificate 1.4%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 13.8%, Society & culture 11.5%, Agriculture & environment 10.1%, Health 8.3%, Management & commerce 8.3%, Education 7.8%, Architecture & building 5.5%, Natural & physical sciences 2.8%, Food, hospitality & personal services 1.4%

## Income

Incomes are generally lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly household income of $1,430. Only 12.1% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is lower than most similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $783 | +29.2% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,430 | +12.5% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,593 | -2.3% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 8.5% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 12.1% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 32.8%, $1,500–$2,999 29.3%, Under $650 11.2%, $4,000 or more 6.9%, $3,000–$3,999 5.2%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 35.1%, $650–$1,499 30.1%, $1,500–$2,999 13.0%, $3,000 or more 2.8%

## Health & Disability

Torbay is a healthy community; only 1.6% of people need help with daily activities, which is well below the national figure of 5.8%. Long-term health conditions affect 25.1% of residents.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 25.1% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 6.6% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 1.6% | -61.8% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 9.0%, Mental health 6.6%, Other condition 6.3%, Asthma 5.0%, Cancer 4.2%, Diabetes 3.4%, Heart disease 2.9%, Lung condition 0.8%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 56.3%, One condition 20.1%, Two conditions 4.0%, Three or more 1.3%

## Community Participation

Volunteerism is very high here, with 23.1% of people volunteering, well above the national figure. A high number of residents also do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 23.1% | -28.4% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 14.6% | -12.0% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 21.2% | -26.6% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 1.6% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 30.4% | -19.4% since 2011 |

## First Nations

There are 10 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 13, which is far younger than the national figure of 24. Typical personal income is $450, which is a little below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 10 | — |
| First Nations median age | 13 yrs | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $450 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,124 | — |

## Family & Households

Family structures vary, with 46.6% of homes consisting of couples with children. One-parent families make up 16.0% of the community, which is a little above the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.4 | -4.0% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 16.0% | +49.4% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 23.3% | +39.7% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 46.6%, Couples without children 38.2%, One-parent families 16.0%

**Household size** — 2 people 46.6%, 1 person 23.3%, 3 people 16.4%, 4 people 10.3%, 6 or more 6.9%, 5 people 3.4%

## Housing & Dwellings

Housing is dominated by separate houses (97.4%), and a striking 50.9% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Most homes are large, with 87.1% having three or more bedrooms.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $200 | +42.9% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,627 | -28.5% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.70 | -36.4% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 11.2% | -46.6% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 50.9% | +3.4% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 97.4% | -2.6% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 87.1% | +13.1% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 50.9%, Owned with a mortgage 28.4%, Rented 11.2%, Other tenure 6.0%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 97.4%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 37.1%, 4 bedrooms 31.0%, 5 or more 19.0%, 2 bedrooms 16.4%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $200–$349 53.8%, Under $200 23.1%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,800–$2,999 42.4%, $1,000–$1,799 36.4%, $3,000 or more 12.1%, Under $1,000 9.1%

## Transport & Vehicles

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 52.5% of workers driving and 0 public transport stops available. However, 15.6% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 3.6% | — |
| People working from home | 15.6% | +18.3% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 2.2% | — |
| Public transport stops | 0 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 0.00 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 0.0 | — |
| Public transport routes | 0 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 52.5%, Worked at home 15.6%, Walked 6.7%, Car (passenger) 3.9%, Bus 2.2%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 45.9%, 4 or more 21.6%, 3 vehicles 15.3%, 1 vehicle 9.9%, No vehicle 3.6%

## Migration & Movement

The population is relatively stable, with 26.4% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals make up 5.8% of the community.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 26.4% | -6.9% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 5.8% | — |

## Jobs & Industry

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the largest industry at 21.8%. Full-time employment stands at 52.0%, which is well below the national figure of 58.9%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 2.2% | -52.4% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 58.2% | -15.8% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 52.0% | -13.6% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 21.8%, Health care & social assistance 14.0%, Manufacturing 10.1%, Education & training 10.1%, Construction 8.9%, Retail trade 6.7%, Public administration & safety 5.0%, Electricity, gas & water 4.5%, Accommodation & food 3.9%, Professional & technical 3.9%, Mining 3.4%, Wholesale trade 3.4%, Administrative & support 2.2%, Transport & warehousing 1.7%, Other services 1.7%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 24.0%, Technicians & trades 17.9%, Professionals 12.8%, Community & personal service 12.8%, Labourers 10.6%, Clerical & administrative 8.9%, Machinery operators & drivers 6.7%, Sales workers 5.6%

## Walkability

Torbay is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. None of the homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, health service, or grocery store.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 0.1 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 0.1 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 0.5% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 0.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 5.3 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 1 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 6.4% | — |

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Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL51462/torbay