Jan Juc at a glance
Median house
$1,295,000
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
4,151
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Jan Juc.
The postcode for Jan Juc is 3228 (VIC).
The median house price in Jan Juc is $1,295,000.
Jan Juc (3228) sits in the Surf Coast region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,295,000, well above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Jan Juc has roughly 4,151 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Jan Juc scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 3°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Geelong Racecourse station, 83.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Jan Juc's population at 4,151, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,151
Median age
40
Family households
76%
Lone person
18%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,295,000 on a typical sale, well above the Victoria median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $259,000. Prices sit well above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,295,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price n/a.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$473/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$473/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
$1,295,000
4,151
Median age: 40
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.90% (median rent $473/wk against a $1,295,000 price tag). Renter share is modest (19%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20261.90%
Based on $1,295,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202678%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
103
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Jan Juc.
Local schools for Jan Juc
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Government School Catchment
Torquay P-6 College
Bellbrae Primary School
Surf Coast Secondary College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
25.6°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Geelong Racecourse (84 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Jan Juc.
- What is the median house price in Jan Juc?
- The median house price in Jan Juc, VIC 3228 is $1,295,000.
- What is the Jan Juc postcode?
- Jan Juc is in the 3228 postcode, in VIC, in the Surf Coast Shire Council region.
- Where is Jan Juc?
- Jan Juc is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3228, in the Surf Coast Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Jan Juc?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $473, for units it's $473.
- What schools are in Jan Juc?
- There are 7 schools serving Jan Juc on this page, including Torquay P-6 College, St Therese School, Bellbrae Primary School.
- How walkable is Jan Juc?
- Jan Juc has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Jan Juc?
- Jan Juc is close to Torquay, Bellbrae, Bells Beach, Breamlea, Freshwater Creek.
- What is the population of Jan Juc?
- The population of Jan Juc is approximately 4,151 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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