Jan Juc vs Torquay

Torquay (median $1,180,000) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Jan Juc ($1,295,000).

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Jan Juc and Torquay side by side

MeasureJan JucTorquay
Price and market
Median house$1,295,000$1,180,000
Median unit–$827,500
Renting
House rent–$650/wk
Unit rent–$500/wk
Owner occupied78.0%–
Renter occupied19.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby77
Average ICSEA10981098
Lifestyle and people
Walk score0100
Transit score00
Bike score100100
Population4,151–
Median age40–
Climate
Annual rainfall582 mm582 mm
Mean max, January24.3°C24.3°C

Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.

Which suits whom

Torquay scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household.

For buyers
Torquay is the lower entry point at $1,180,000 median, 9% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
For families
School and household data is too similar between the two to call a winner on family fit. Check the individual profiles for street-level school catchments.

Jan Juc vs Torquay: common questions

Is Jan Juc or Torquay cheaper to buy in?

Torquay has the lower median house price at $1,180,000, roughly 9% below Jan Juc ($1,295,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Which is more walkable, Jan Juc or Torquay?

Torquay scores 100/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.