Jan Juc

Population: At the 2016 census, Jan Juc had a population of 3,683.

Estimated Resident Population (ERP) - (Australian Bureau of Statistics) - The population estimate for Jan Juc (township) as of the 30th June 2019 is 4,114.

Distance from Melbourne: 1 hr 23 min (103.2 km) via M1

Median House Price: $909K (based on 3 bedroom homes in Jan Juc)

About

Neighbouring Torquay, South across Spring Creek on the Great Ocean Road, is the seaside village of Jan Juc. The Torquay Historical Society says that ‘Jan Juc’ is taken from the aboriginal word “jan jook” for iron bark, the native trees that covered the area.

The Jan Juc beach lies between Rocky Point to the east and Bird Rock to the west, shadowed by tall yellow cliffs. The beach is a favourite for more experienced surfers and swimmers. The cliff top walk from Jan Juc to Bells Beach is a daily trek or ride for many locals enjoying spectacular coastal views. The ‘Jan Juc Village’ is a quaint hub with a cafe, general store, pub, restaurant, pizza bar and fish n’ chip shop.

The Bob Pettitt Reserve is a vast open green space shared by the Jan Juc Cricket Club, Tennis Club and public playgrounds. The fenced oval is a friendly off-leash play area for dogs. Jan Juc Creek offers easy walking and links Jan Juc with Bob Pettitt Reserve.

Located beside Bob Pettitt Reserve, within the parkland, is Jan Juc Preschool. A dedicated kindergarten offering pre-kindergarten and kindergarten programs. Private bus services from all local schools, Geelong senior schools plus public services operate in Jan Juc.

Neighbours

Torquay, Bells Beach and Bellbrae

Highlights

Jan Juc Village Shopping precinct
Jan Juc Beach
Surf Coast Walk
Bike trails
Jan Juc SLSC
Jan Juc Sharks Cricket Club
Tennis Club
Bob Pettit Reserve playgrounds & BBQs
Surfing
Jan Juc Kindergarten