Overall score
Jan Juc
52.1/100
Mount Duneed
44.8/100
Jan Juc for retirees and families; Mount Duneed for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Jan Juc
52.1/100
Mount Duneed
44.8/100
Crime rate
Jan Juc
21.2 / 1k
Mount Duneed
65.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Jan Juc
214
Mount Duneed
7
Population
Jan Juc
4,151
Mount Duneed
6,182
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Jan Juc | Mount Duneed |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.1/100 | 44.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 27.2/100 | 64.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 21.2 / 1k | 65.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 26 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 214 | 7 |
| Planning activity | 67 | 22 |
| Population | 4,151 | 6,182 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Jan Juc reads as a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living; Mount Duneed is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. Where Jan Juc is shaped by the coast, Mount Duneed offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Jan Juc pulls ahead on nearby cafés and amenities and overall desirability, whereas Mount Duneed is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Retirees and families may find Jan Juc the better fit, while value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Mount Duneed.