Torbanlea offers great lifestyle choices and a sense of history…. A landmark is the Torbanlea Race Track and Recreation Reserve. It has set the scene for many race days, picnic days, athletics carnivals, and family fun days over the years. The Torbanlea Picnic Races have become a tradition each October, attracting thousands to the district for a family fun day. The Historic Miners Arms Hotel is a must see aswell with cold beer and delicious meals their speciality.

The Torbo Servo is the local fuel, post, newspaper, and grocery stop, and a great place to find out local information. On the Bruce Highway is a huge Mobil Torbanlea centre, with truck stop, groceries, restaurant and great fruit and vegetables can be purchased here. For leisure there is a choice of football, soccer, little athletics, active riders, tennis just for starters