Jan Juc
VIC 3228 · Surf Coast
4,151 (2021) → 4,479 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Jan Juc is a high growth suburb in Surf Coast, VIC 3228, about 83km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.37M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 27/100, and is right by the coast. Jan Juc has an overall score of 53/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 97/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3228 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (2.7%), New Zealand (1.11%), USA (0.82%), Germany (0.51%), Netherlands (0.51%)
Top languages: French (0.82%), Greek (0.36%), Italian (0.31%), German (0.24%), Spanish (0.19%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1092 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Christian College Geelong - Surf Coast CampusCombined · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Therese SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3kmICSEA 1119
- Torquay P-6 CollegePrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1092
- Bellbrae Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1119
- Surf Coast Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 1060
- Lisieux Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.7kmICSEA 1106
- Torquay Coast Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6kmICSEA 1099
- Freshwater Creek Steiner SchoolPrimary · Independent · 9.1kmICSEA 1094
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Jan Juc
Is Jan Juc safe?
Jan Juc has a residential safety score of 97/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,216 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Jan Juc?
In Jan Juc, the .
How far is Jan Juc from Melbourne CBD?
Jan Juc is about 83.1 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 217 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Jan Juc?
Jan Juc has 1 school. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Jan Juc?
Jan Juc has a transport score of 27/100 and 16 bus stops.