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VIC · Surf Coast Council

Jan Juc, 3228

Est. population · Jun 2025

4,065

Growth (1 yr)

+0.8%

Growth (5 yr)

+13.8%

Median age

40

Median income

$2,360/wk

Employment rate

67.1%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$1,500,000

Languages at home

4.6%non-English

Most common: French, Italian, Indonesian

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

52.1/100
Average

Top 34% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 92% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Coastal
  • Green suburb
  • Excellent transport
  • High desirability
  • Café precinct
What Jan Juc is known for: Coastal, Green suburb, Excellent transport, High desirability, Café precinct

Suburb profile

Well away from Melbourne, Jan Juc is a coastal mid-sized suburb built around sand, sea and space. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with plenty of young families in the mix. Fitness and outdoor sport options are a real part of local life, not just a distant club trip away.

Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Reasonable buses access helps with commuting and getting around locally. Housing is expensive relative to much of the state.

Reported crime has been falling recently. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.

The overall desirability read is around average, pulled by softer schools and education compared with similar coastal suburbs, though community and employment, plus growth momentum remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Jan Juc snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$1.5M

+20% change

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

4,065

+0.8% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

22.1%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#6

among Coastal & beach · Emerging

Safety

16th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

62nd

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

10/10

national SEIFA decile

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
52.1/100 — Average
State standing
Top 34% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
1897th in Australia
State rank
424th in VIC
Peer rank
#6 among Coastal & beach · Emerging suburbs
Cohort rank
#49 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data confidence
92%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$1,500,000
Median price change
+20%

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

4,065(June 2025)

+0.8% annual · +13.8% over 5 years · 62th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.8%
5-year growth
+13.8%
Change in 1 year
+32
Change in 5 years
+494
Growth rank in VIC
62th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~4,950), extrapolated at +3.9% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
4,151
Median age
40
Median household income / week
$2,360
Dwelling vacancy
22.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
403 of 1,826
Median monthly mortgage
$2,167
Employment rate
67.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
1,365 / 50 / 3

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
86
Against the person
16
Against property
48
Rate per 1,000 residents
21.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 259 residents
State safety percentile
15.6th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-25.2%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage8
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle26
  • B49 Other Theft5
  • C32 Drug Possession7
  • Other Crimes Against The Person7

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Butterfield House KindergartenGreat Ocean Roadkindergarten
  • Jan Juc Pre Schoolkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

16 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Camrose Ct/Strathmore Dr
  • Kenvarra Cres/Domain Rd
  • RACV Torquay Resort/3 Great Ocean Rd
  • Strathcairn Ave/Strathmore Dr
  • Vernon Cl/Domain Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

214 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 cafes · 1 pubs · 1 fast food · 3 playgrounds · 130 swimming pools · 1 ev charging

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • A car helps for daily errands
  • Great for outdoor family life — 12 parks mapped in suburb, 3 playgrounds nearby
  • Reasonable bus and transport access — 16 public transport stops
  • Strong local sport and recreation — 135 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
30/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0.24
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0.72
Parks per 1,000 residents
2.89
Food & drink(3)
  • Swell Foods & Coastal CateringCafe

    Stuart Avenue, Jan Juc

  • The Cave Woodfired PizzaFast food
  • The Beach HotelPub

    3-9 Stuart Avenue, Jan Juc

Shopping(1)
  • Jan Juc General StoreConvenience store
Community(3)
  • Butterfield House KindergartenKindergarten

    240 Great Ocean Road

  • Jan Juc Pre SchoolKindergarten
  • Christian College Geelong Surf Coast CampusSchool

    248 Great Ocean Road

Health & services(1)
  • Karuna-Maya MedicineMedical clinic

    22 Princes Terrace, Jan Juc

Sport & outdoors(147)
  • Bob Pettitt ReservePark
  • Park (8)
  • Seaview ReservePark
  • Torquay Boulevard ReservePark
  • Torquay Meaby ReservePark
  • Jan Juc Creek PlaygroundPlayground

    Jan Juc

  • Jan Juc ParkPlayground
  • Playground
  • Jan Juc Tennis ClubSports field
  • Sports field
  • Swimming pool (130)
Entertainment(9)
  • Bird Rock LookoutViewpoint
  • Little Rock LookoutViewpoint
  • Viewpoint (7)
Transport(4)

4 bus stops

Other(14)
  • Bbq
  • Bench (13)
  • Jan Juc Caravan ParkCamp Site

    93 Sunset Strip

  • Drinking water (2)
  • ChargefoxEV charging
  • RACV Torquay ResortHotel
  • Information
  • Parking (18)
  • Marna PhysioPhysiotherapist

    9 Great Ocean Road

  • Picnic Table (2)
  • Australia PostPost Box
  • Public toilets
  • TelstraTelephone
  • Waste Basket (2)

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

4 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Bob Pettitt ReservePark
  • Seaview ReservePark
  • Torquay Boulevard ReservePark
  • Torquay Meaby ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
13
Parks (OSM)
12

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
2
Nearest hospital
Hospital (14.9 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • Karuna-Maya MedicinePrinces TerraceDoctor
  • Marna PhysioGreat Ocean RoadPhysiotherapist

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
80
Participants per 1,000 residents
19.7

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
26° / 12°
Rainfall
128 mm · ~16 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
21° / 10°
Rainfall
124 mm · ~16 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
14° / 6°
Rainfall
149 mm · ~19 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
19° / 8°
Rainfall
182 mm · ~23 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

67 planning-related records

2021· 26 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Alterations and additions to existing dwelling
    36 RIVIERA DRIVE JAN JUC 3228Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Alterations and Additions to an existing Dwelling Above 7.5m in height (External Lift and Roof top Deck)
    6 CARNOUSTIE AVENUE JAN JUC 3228NOD issued by a delegate
  • To construct a new Garage further forward of an existing dwelling
    36 RIVIERA DRIVE JAN JUC 3228Withdrawn
  • Construction of a dwelling in the Bushfire Management Overlay
    115A STRATHMORE DRIVE JAN JUC 3228Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Buildings and works (Converting two dwellings into one dwelling)
    1/23 CARNOUSTIE AVENUE JAN JUC 3228Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a steel frame colorbond shed to match existing of the same
    15 BROADBEACH ROAD JAN JUC 3228Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct a replacement shed within an Environmental Significance Overlay
    27 BELLS BOULEVARD JAN JUC 3228Withdrawn
  • Two lot subdivision - Amend Lot Layout
    115A STRATHMORE DRIVE JAN JUC 3228NOD issued by a delegate

  • June 2021

  • Construct a Shed
    41 BELLS BOULEVARD JAN JUC 3228Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an Outbuilding within a Bushfire Management Overlay
    41 Bells BoulevardWithdrawn

  • May 2021

  • Temporary Accomodation
    115A Strathmore DriveWithdrawn
  • Buildings and Works to Existing Dwelling
    13 Domain RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an Non-Habitable Outbuilding within an Overlay, associated works and native vegetation removal
    101 SUNSET STRIP JAN JUC 3228Permit issued by the RA
  • Retrospective application - construction of fence
    35 Sunset StripPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Alterations and extensions to dwelling
    21 Riviera DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of Vegetation
    20 Prestwick AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • New dwelling and vegetation removal
    3 KIRKMORE AVENUE JAN JUC 3228NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of a shed associated with a dwelling
    6 Castaway CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    17 Troon AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Construction of a dwelling
    145 Ocean BoulevardNOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of a Garage
    2 Torquay BoulevardPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a second dwelling on the lot and alteration of access to a road in Road Zone Category 1
    305 Great Ocean RoadWithdrawn

  • February 2021

  • Removal of Tree
    79 Ocean BoulevardLapsed
  • Amendment to the Endorsed Plans Allowing Ground Floor and First Floor Extensions to an Existing Dwelling and Enclosure of an Existing Carport
    11 Capri CourtNOD issued by a delegate
  • Native Vegetation Removal
    16 Inveray AvenueWithdrawn

  • January 2021

  • Construction of a new double storey dwelling to a maximum height above ground of 8.4m
    13 ST ANDREWS DRIVE JAN JUC 3228NOD issued by a delegate
2020· 14 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Alterations to Existing Dwelling
    47 Domain RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Fence
    18 Seaview RisePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Dwelling with a Garage Forward of the Main Dwelling Facade
    19 St Andrews DriveWithdrawn

  • October 2020

  • Alterations and Additions to an Existing Dwelling (Carport not Setback 1m Further Then the Dwelling)
    15 ROYSTON LANEPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Alteration and Additions to Existing Dwelling, Construction of a Shed and Removal of Native Vegetation
    30 OCEAN BOULEVARDPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct a 4M x 8M Steel Framed Shed
    5 BROADBEACH ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct a Replacement Dwelling
    16 SANDWICH AVENUE JAN JUC 3228NOD issued by a delegate
  • Garage
    17 WINDARRA GROVEPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Construction of a Replacement Dwelling in the Bushfire Management Overlay
    18 BELLS BOULEVARDPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Fence
    32 SUNNINGDALE AVENUEPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Construction of a Fence
    2 CASTAWAY CRESCENTWithdrawn
  • Amendment to Endorsed Plans to Include a Swimming Pool and Landscaping
    39 BELLS BOULEVARDPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct a Dwelling and Outbuilding in the Bushfire Management Overlay
    1B TOADHALL LANEPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amended Plans to Include Construction of a Pool House and Fireplace
    4 WOODBANK RISEPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Corangamite
Member of Parliament
Libby COKER (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
114,123
Turnout (2025)
94.7%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+0.2 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 42.0%Labor 58.0%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 13.7 km away).

Coalition 34.3%Labor 65.7%

7.7 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +2.8 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Torquay NorthLabor 66.6% · Coalition 33.4% TPP (2025)2.8 km away
  • BellbraeLabor 70.0% · Coalition 30.1% TPP (2025)3.4 km away
  • TorquayLabor 59.8% · Coalition 40.2% TPP (2025)4.9 km away
  • Torquay EastLabor 63.2% · Coalition 36.8% TPP (2025)5.5 km away
  • Freshwater CreekLabor 61.1% · Coalition 38.9% TPP (2025)9.9 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
10/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Compare with

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