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VIC · Surf Coast Council

Jan Juc, 3228

Current weather

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85% humidity · 28.4 km/h wind · 12.7° / 8.7° today · 6.9 mm rain

Updated

Desirability score

48.2/100
Average

Top 33% of Victoria's suburbs

81% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Premium
  • Parks
  • Coastal
  • Transport
  • Shops
What Jan Juc is known for: Premium, Parks, Coastal, Transport, Shops

Suburb profile

Jan Juc wears its coastal identity openly, a mid-sized suburb built around sand, sea and an easy outdoor rhythm. Set on the coast at a distance from the capital, it trades city proximity for a slower, beach-led rhythm. There is a lightness to the air here, with the coast never far from mind.

Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with plenty of young families in the mix. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Transport options are solid enough for daily errands and regular trips further afield.

Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.

The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and housing affordability against similar coastal suburbs, even with parks and green space and community and employment holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

Population

Population
4,151
Median age
40
Median household income / week
$2,360
Dwelling vacancy
22.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
403 of 1,826
Median monthly mortgage
$2,167
Employment rate
67.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
61 / 50 / 3

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
86
Against the person
16
Against property
48
Rate per 1,000 residents
20.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 259 residents
State safety percentile
14.2th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-25.2%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage8
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle26
  • B49 Other Theft5
  • C32 Drug Possession7
  • Other Crimes Against The Person7

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

16 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Camrose Ct/Strathmore Dr
  • Kenvarra Cres/Domain Rd
  • RACV Torquay Resort/3 Great Ocean Rd
  • Strathcairn Ave/Strathmore Dr
  • Vernon Cl/Domain Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

67 planning-related records

2021· 26 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Alterations and additions to existing dwelling
    36 RIVIERA DRIVE JAN JUC 3228Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Alterations and Additions to an existing Dwelling Above 7.5m in height (External Lift and Roof top Deck)
    6 CARNOUSTIE AVENUE JAN JUC 3228NOD issued by a delegate
  • To construct a new Garage further forward of an existing dwelling
    36 RIVIERA DRIVE JAN JUC 3228Withdrawn
  • Construction of a dwelling in the Bushfire Management Overlay
    115A STRATHMORE DRIVE JAN JUC 3228Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Buildings and works (Converting two dwellings into one dwelling)
    1/23 CARNOUSTIE AVENUE JAN JUC 3228Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a steel frame colorbond shed to match existing of the same
    15 BROADBEACH ROAD JAN JUC 3228Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct a replacement shed within an Environmental Significance Overlay
    27 BELLS BOULEVARD JAN JUC 3228Withdrawn
  • Two lot subdivision - Amend Lot Layout
    115A STRATHMORE DRIVE JAN JUC 3228NOD issued by a delegate

  • June 2021

  • Construct a Shed
    41 BELLS BOULEVARD JAN JUC 3228Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an Outbuilding within a Bushfire Management Overlay
    41 Bells BoulevardWithdrawn

  • May 2021

  • Temporary Accomodation
    115A Strathmore DriveWithdrawn
  • Buildings and Works to Existing Dwelling
    13 Domain RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an Non-Habitable Outbuilding within an Overlay, associated works and native vegetation removal
    101 SUNSET STRIP JAN JUC 3228Permit issued by the RA
  • Retrospective application - construction of fence
    35 Sunset StripPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Alterations and extensions to dwelling
    21 Riviera DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of Vegetation
    20 Prestwick AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • New dwelling and vegetation removal
    3 KIRKMORE AVENUE JAN JUC 3228NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of a shed associated with a dwelling
    6 Castaway CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    17 Troon AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Construction of a dwelling
    145 Ocean BoulevardNOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of a Garage
    2 Torquay BoulevardPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a second dwelling on the lot and alteration of access to a road in Road Zone Category 1
    305 Great Ocean RoadWithdrawn

  • February 2021

  • Removal of Tree
    79 Ocean BoulevardLapsed
  • Amendment to the Endorsed Plans Allowing Ground Floor and First Floor Extensions to an Existing Dwelling and Enclosure of an Existing Carport
    11 Capri CourtNOD issued by a delegate
  • Native Vegetation Removal
    16 Inveray AvenueWithdrawn

  • January 2021

  • Construction of a new double storey dwelling to a maximum height above ground of 8.4m
    13 ST ANDREWS DRIVE JAN JUC 3228NOD issued by a delegate
2020· 14 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Alterations to Existing Dwelling
    47 Domain RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Fence
    18 Seaview RisePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Dwelling with a Garage Forward of the Main Dwelling Facade
    19 St Andrews DriveWithdrawn

  • October 2020

  • Alterations and Additions to an Existing Dwelling (Carport not Setback 1m Further Then the Dwelling)
    15 ROYSTON LANEPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Alteration and Additions to Existing Dwelling, Construction of a Shed and Removal of Native Vegetation
    30 OCEAN BOULEVARDPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct a 4M x 8M Steel Framed Shed
    5 BROADBEACH ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct a Replacement Dwelling
    16 SANDWICH AVENUE JAN JUC 3228NOD issued by a delegate
  • Garage
    17 WINDARRA GROVEPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Construction of a Replacement Dwelling in the Bushfire Management Overlay
    18 BELLS BOULEVARDPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Fence
    32 SUNNINGDALE AVENUEPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Construction of a Fence
    2 CASTAWAY CRESCENTWithdrawn
  • Amendment to Endorsed Plans to Include a Swimming Pool and Landscaping
    39 BELLS BOULEVARDPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct a Dwelling and Outbuilding in the Bushfire Management Overlay
    1B TOADHALL LANEPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amended Plans to Include Construction of a Pool House and Fireplace
    4 WOODBANK RISEPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

33 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bbq
  • Bench (13)
  • Bells Beach Turn OffBus stop
  • Carnarvon Avenue/Duffields RoadBus stop
  • Jan Juc Turn OffBus stop
  • Muirfield Avenue/Duffields RoadBus stop
  • Swell Foods & Coastal CateringCafe

    Stuart Avenue, Jan Juc

  • Drinking water (2)
  • ChargefoxEV charging
  • The Cave Woodfired PizzaFast food

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

4 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Bob Pettitt ReservePark
  • Seaview ReservePark
  • Torquay Boulevard ReservePark
  • Torquay Meaby ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
2
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Karuna-Maya MedicinePrinces Terracedoctor
  • Marna PhysioGreat Ocean Roadphysiotherapist

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
10/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Butterfield House KindergartenGreat Ocean Roadkindergarten
  • Jan Juc Pre Schoolkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
13
Parks (OSM)
12

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability Index

Desirability score
48.2/100 — Average
State standing
Top 33% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
1978th in Australia
State rank
410th in VIC
Peer rank
#27 among Coastal & beach · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#49 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data confidence
81%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime8
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime26
  • B49 Other Theftcrime5
  • C32 Drug Possessioncrime7
  • Other Crimes Against The Personcrime7
  • Butterfield House KindergartenchildcareGreat Ocean Roadkindergarten
  • Jan Juc Pre Schoolchildcarekindergarten
  • Karuna-Maya MedicinehealthPrinces Terracedoctor
  • Marna PhysiohealthGreat Ocean Roadphysiotherapist
  • Bob Pettitt Reservegovernmentpark

Data sources & freshness

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