Torrington QLD, 4350
Torrington Real Estate: Suburb Profile
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Overview Torrington is a rural suburb within Toowoomba City in Queensland. The suburb lies 7 kilometres west of the city centre, and it is neighboured by the suburbs of Charlton, Cotswold Hills, Wilsonton, Wellcamp, and Glenvale.
Based on the 2016 census, Torrington has a population of 879.
Living in Torrington Most of the shops within Torrington are located on Carrington Road, which divides the north and south side of the locality. Most establishments here are in the business of selling heavy equipment used for farming, four-wheel drives, as well as trucks. Vehicle service centres could also be found along this stretch.
As for other stores and food choices, residents could head east to the city of Toowoomba.
History of Torrington There is not much available information about the history of the village of Torrington. However, as for Toowomba City, it is recognised that the traditional owners of the land are the Aboriginal language groups of Giabal and Jarowair.
William Horton, a settler who built establishments (including a general store and an inn) in the nearby Drayton, is recognised as the founder of Toowoomba despite not being the first European to live in the area.
It is unknown where the town was named after; however, it was officially called Torrington in 2000.
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