Mumbai, India. It’s the world’s 6th most populous metropolitan area in the world, with a staggering 23 million people calling it home. Aside from the crazy size of Mumbai, it’s not uncommon for rich, affluent neighbourhoods to be surrounded by slums with makeshift houses of corrugated steel sheets – a concept which is totally unimaginable in any Australian city.
In Torquay, it’s far easier to navigate the town, and you won’t find any slums here. In fact, unlike most capital cities, there are no ‘good and bad’ parts of the town. There are only good parts, with a few excellent corners that distinguish themselves from the rest.
New Years Eve at Torquay Beach
Here, we take you through some of the best places to live in Torquay, explaining why they’re so sought after and how we can help you find your dream home:
Old Torquay
The neighbourhood known as Old Torquay is the most expensive and often considered the best place to live in Torquay. Located right in the centre of town, everything is within a 5-10 minute walk away, including shops, cafes, restaurants, beaches and other retailers on the Surf Coast Highway. Esplanade homes in Old Torquay are some of regional Victoria’s most expensive, with 82 The Esplanade selling earlier this year for a record-breaking price of $7.9mil. With the highest-selling home off The Esplanade being 27 Pride Street – sold by us, naturally. These Esplanade homes have uninhibited views of the ocean and are right on the beachfront.
View from 27 Pride Street, Torquay
Jan Juc
Further down the road is Jan Juc, a beachside town with a mix of oceanfront mansions, quintessential beach shacks, bush retreats, and more modest residential homes. Jan Juc is just a few minutes’ drive to the heart of Torquay and even has a pub and a café of its own. Known for its laidback, surfer vibe and community feel, Jan Juc offers a younger-feeling beachfront option separate from Old Torquay.
Popular Swell Cafe in Jan Juc
Bellbrae
Behind Torquay is Bellbrae – an area known for its stunning hilltop estates with large blocks of land. Bellbrae is a quiet, residential area which really feels like country Victoria but is only an 8-minute drive to Torquay and 23-minute drive to Geelong. Bellbrae is also the gateway to Torquay’s wine country, with the nearby Bellbrae Estate and Wolseley Wines calling your name on the weekend.
Torquay North
Torquay North is the ideal spot for families who want a quiet, convenient and community-oriented location which is close to schools, parks, sports fields, the Torquay Farmers Market and The Dunes Shopping Centre.
Marked by modern family homes, Torquay North is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after spots in Torquay.
The truth is, wherever you buy in Torquay, you can’t go wrong! If you’re looking for your dream home in Torquay, start the conversation with Natural Real Estate. We’re Torquay’s award-winning team of real estate agents, helping people find high-quality property all over town. Our goal is to improve your life by finding you the right property at the right time. Get in touch with us today.