Side by sideSuburb comparison

Torquay vs Jan Juc.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,180,000 and $1,295,000. Torquay edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

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

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

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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.

Common questionsTorquay vs Jan Juc

Common questions

Is Torquay or Jan Juc 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, Torquay or Jan Juc?

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.

The numbers behind the take

Torquay
Metric
Jan Juc

Price & Market

$1,180,000
Median house
$1,295,000
$827,500
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$650/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$500/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
Owner occupied
78.0%
Renter occupied
19.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
Population
4,151
Median age
40

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

7
Schools nearby
7
1098
Avg ICSEA
1098

Climate

612 mm
Annual rainfall
612 mm
25.3°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.3°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).