Torrington, Queensland


Torrington is a rural locality in Toowoomba in the Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia. In the, Torrington had a population of 1,070 people.

Geography

Torrington is located west of the Toowoomba city centre off the Warrego Highway.
A significant industrial area serving the Toowoomba region is located along the suburb's eastern boundary on Boundary Road.

History

Torrington was in the Shire of Jondaryan until the amalgamation in 2008 that created the Toowoomba Region.

Demographics

In the, Torrington had a population of 879 people.
In the, Torrington had a population of 1,070 people.

Education

There are no schools in Torrington. The nearest government primary schools are Fairview Heights State School in neighbouring Wilsonton to the north-west, Glenvale State School in neighbouring Glenvale to the south-east, and Wellcamp State School in neighbouring Wellcamp to the south-west. The nearest government secondary school is Wilsonton State High School in Wilsonton Heights.

Facilities

Fairview Ambulance Station is at 445 Bridge Street.