Jan Juc

Jan Juc lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the population of Jan Juc is estimated at around 3933 as of May 2026. This reflects a decrease of 218 people (5.3%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4151 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 3895, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025, and an additional seven validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 645 persons per square kilometer. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 53% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking at population projections moving forward, the suburb is expected to grow by 1104 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 27.1% in total over the 16 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Jan Juc recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Based on AreaSearch analysis, Jan Juc has received around 15 dwelling approvals annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 76 homes were approved, with another 18 in FY-26 so far. This results in about 3.5 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past five financial years.

Demand exceeds supply, driving price growth and increased buyer competition. Developers target the premium market segment, with average construction values of $891,000. Commercial development approvals totaled $5.8 million in FY-26, indicating Jan Juc's residential character. Compared to Rest of Vic., Jan Juc has significantly less development activity (78.0% below regional average per person).

The area maintains a traditional low density character, with 89.0% detached houses and 11.0% attached dwellings. As of now, there are approximately 387 people in the area per dwelling approval. By 2041, Jan Juc is projected to grow by 1,066 residents. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting stronger price growth.

Jan Juc has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects likely affecting the region. Notable projects include Stretton Estate, Jan Juc Supermarket and Apartments, Surf View Estate, and Jan Juc Creek Daylighting Project Stage Two. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Jan Juc performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Jan Juc has a highly educated workforce. Professional services are strongly represented, with an unemployment rate of 1.4% as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. By December 2025, 2,192 residents were in work, and the unemployment rate was 2.3% below Regional Vic.'s rate of 3.7%.

Workforce participation stood at 71.4%, compared to Regional Vic.'s 61.0%. According to Census responses, 34.8% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, construction, and professional & technical services. Jan Juc shows particular strength in professional & technical services, with an employment share 2.6 times the regional level.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented, with only 0.6% of Jan Juc's workforce compared to 7.5% in Regional Vic.. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, the labour force decreased by 4.4%, while employment decreased by 4.5%, resulting in an unemployment rate rise of 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Vic. experienced a combined employment and labour force decline of 0.6% and 0.7%, with a 0.1 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer further insight into potential future demand within Jan Juc. These projections suggest national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with growth patterns differing significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Jan Juc's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

Income data from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that Jan Juc suburb had one of Australia's highest incomes. The median income was $60,532 and the average was $85,231. In comparison, Regional Vic.'s median income was $50,954 with an average of $62,728. Considering a 9.62% growth in wages since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for March 2026 would be approximately $66,355 (median) and $93,430 (average). The 2021 Census data shows Jan Juc's household, family, and personal incomes ranked between the 81st and 86th percentiles nationally. The predominant income cohort in Jan Juc was 31.4% of locals (1,234 people) earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, similar to metropolitan region's 30.3%. Economic strength is evident with 38.1% of households having high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting increased consumer spending. After housing costs, residents retain 87.3% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking in the 9th decile.

Jan Juc is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Dwelling structure in Jan Juc, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 96.3% houses and 3.7% other dwellings. In comparison, Regional Vic had 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Home ownership level in Jan Juc was 38.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 41.4% and rented at 19.6%. Median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,167, while median weekly rent was $473. Nationally, Jan Juc's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, with rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

Jan Juc features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 76.2% of all households, including 40.5% couples with children, 27.7% couples without children, and 8.0% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 23.8%, with lone person households at 18.0% and group households making up 5.2%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Regional Vic average of 2.4.

Jan Juc demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

In Jan Juc, a significant proportion of residents aged 15 years or above have achieved high levels of educational attainment. Specifically, 45.5% hold university qualifications, which is notably higher than the broader benchmarks of 21.7% in the Rest of Vic and 28.6% in the SA4 region. This educational advantage positions Jan Juc favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 30.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.1%) and graduate diplomas (5.5%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 29.4% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (17.7%).

Educational participation is notably high in Jan Juc, with 32.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.8% in primary education, 10.2% in secondary education, and 5.2% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis indicates 16 active transport stops operating within Jan Juc. These stops are serviced by 6 different routes, providing a total of 538 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 241 meters from the nearest stop. The area is primarily residential and most residents commute outward. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 94%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.8 per dwelling, which is above the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 34.8% of residents work from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 76 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 33 weekly trips per stop.

Jan Juc's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Jan Juc, as per AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

Approximately 60% of Jan Juc's total population (2,376 people) has private health cover, compared to 50.5% in Regional Vic. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 8.6 and 6.3% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 74.8%, report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic. Working-age residents in Jan Juc have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 14.4% of residents aged 65 and over (566 people), lower than the 23.9% in Regional Vic. Health outcomes among seniors in Jan Juc are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Jan Juc is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Jan Juc's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 89.2% of its population born in Australia, 91.9% being citizens, and 95.4% speaking English only at home. The dominant religion in Jan Juc is Christianity, comprising 33.0% of the population. Judaism is overrepresented, making up 0.3% compared to Regional Vic's 0.1%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (31.3%), Australian (26.6%), and Irish (12.5%). Notably, Dutch ethnicity is overrepresented at 2.1% in Jan Juc versus 1.7% regionally, Scottish at 9.5% compared to 8.8%, and French at 0.7% versus 0.3%.

Jan Juc's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Jan Juc as of January was 40 years, which is slightly below Regional Victoria's average of 43 but higher than the Australian median of 38. Comparing with Regional Vic., the 45-54 age group was notably over-represented at 16.2% locally, while the 75-84 year-olds were under-represented at 4.2%. From the 2021 Census to present, the 75-84 age group has increased from 3.1% to 4.2% of Jan Juc's population. Conversely, the 0-4 age cohort has decreased from 5.9% to 4.9%. According to population forecasts for 2041, the 45-54 age group is expected to significantly expand by 269 people (42%), growing from 637 to 907 individuals.