Jan Juc vs Torquay
The verdict
Torquay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.23M versus $1.37M in Jan Juc. Jan Juc rates higher for education (84 vs 76). Torquay rates higher for liveability (73 vs 52). Jan Juc is closer to the coast (850 m vs 2.0 km).
Scores
Jan JucTorquay
| Jan Juc | Torquay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 57 |
| Transport | 27 | 25 |
| Education | 84 | 76 |
| Liveability | 52 | 73 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Jan Juc | Torquay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,151 | 18,534 |
| Median age | 40 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,360 | $2,295 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 55.5% | 48.5% |
| Born in Australia | 85.6% | 82.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Growth: Jan Juc High Growth · Torquay High Growth
Property
| Jan Juc | Torquay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.37M | $1.23M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $891K |
| House price YoY | 35.7% | -6.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Jan Juc | Torquay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 97 | 99 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 265 | 232 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 72 | 183 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 169 | 194 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,216 | 2,725 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Jan Juc | Torquay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 5 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,088 |
Transport
| Jan Juc | Torquay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 27 | 25 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 64 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 14.2 km | 10.3 km |
Liveability
| Jan Juc | Torquay | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.8°C | 24.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.0°C | 14.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 540 | 540 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 35 |
| Parks | 12 | 17 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 15 |
| Swimming pools | 136 | 643 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 6 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 850 m | 2.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 83.1 km | 78.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 860 m | 2.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 21.9 km | 17.5 km |
Population & growth
| Jan Juc | Torquay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,151 | 18,534 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,479 | 19,997 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,588 | 24,952 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.92% | 1.92% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Jan Juc or Torquay?
Torquay has the higher residential safety score (Jan Juc 97/100 vs Torquay 99/100).
Which is more affordable, Jan Juc or Torquay?
Torquay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.23M versus $1.37M.
Which has better public transport, Jan Juc or Torquay?
Jan Juc has the higher transport score (Jan Juc 27/100 vs Torquay 25/100).
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