Jan Juc vs Torquay.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,295,000 and $1,180,000. Torquay edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Torquay (median $1,180,000) is roughly 10% cheaper to buy into than Jan Juc ($1,295,000).
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, 10% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Torquay offers the higher gross rental yield (3.02% vs 1.90%), favouring cash-flow investors.
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.
Common questions
Is Jan Juc or Torquay cheaper to buy in?
Torquay has the lower median house price at $1,180,000, roughly 10% 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Jan Juc or Torquay?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.02% in Torquay vs 1.90% in Jan Juc. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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