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VIC · Greater Geelong Council

Anakie, 3213

Est. population · Jun 2025

811

Growth (1 yr)

+4.4%

Growth (5 yr)

+16.4%

Median age

43

Median income

$1,940/wk

Employment rate

61%

Languages at home

5.1%non-English

Most common: Italian, Vietnamese

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

53.3/100
Average

Top 31% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 70% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • National parks
  • High desirability
  • Education hub
  • Heritage area
What Anakie is known for: Green suburb, National parks, High desirability, Education hub, Heritage area

Suburb profile

Anakie sits up in the Greater Geelong Council hills, a smaller community where elevation and tree cover define the mood. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.

Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many regional towns, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here than in denser, more walkable pockets. Housing sits above the suburban middle: not the top of the market, but clearly pricier than average.

Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. Infill and new builds are slowly updating the area without overwhelming its existing character.

Against similar regional towns, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because schools and education lag behind, despite relative strength in growth momentum, plus community and employment. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Anakie snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

—

No data available

Median rent

$490/wk

Population (ERP)

811

+4.4% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

8.8%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#16

among Country & regional · Emerging

Safety

23rd

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

97th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

7/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

41st

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
53.3/100 — Average
State standing
Top 31% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
1758th in Australia
State rank
394th in VIC
Peer rank
#16 among Country & regional · Emerging suburbs
Cohort rank
#78 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
70%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
$490

Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

811(June 2025)

+4.4% annual · +16.4% over 5 years · 97th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+4.4%
5-year growth
+16.4%
Change in 1 year
+34
Change in 5 years
+114
Growth rank in VIC
97th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~950), extrapolated at +3.0% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
734
Median age
43
Median household income / week
$1,940
Dwelling vacancy
8.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
24 of 272
Median monthly mortgage
$1,800
Employment rate
61%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
247 / 0 / 0

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 · Updated

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

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

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

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
23
Against the person
3
Against property
12
Rate per 1,000 residents
28.4
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 245 residents
State safety percentile
23.1th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-43.9%

Most common offence types

  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary3
  • B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary3
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle4
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order3
  • F39 Other Government Regulatory Offences4

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
1
Median school ICSEA
988
Median ICSEA percentile
41th
School list
  • Anakie Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 988 · 41th percentile · LBOTE 1% · 69 students · Top SEA quarter 5%View on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

2 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Anakie ReservePark
  • Durdidwarrah Bushland ReserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
28
Parks (OSM)
1

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

Health access

Nearest hospital
McKellar Centre (20.7 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
36
Participants per 1,000 residents
44.4

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
26° / 12°
Rainfall
128 mm · ~16 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
21° / 10°
Rainfall
124 mm · ~16 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
14° / 6°
Rainfall
149 mm · ~19 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
19° / 8°
Rainfall
182 mm · ~23 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

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

33 planning-related records

2021· 15 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Change of Use for a Liquor Licence (producers) associated with an existing winery, cellar door, sales and functions venue
    2290 BALLAN ROAD ANAKIE 3213Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • CHANGE OF USE TO WINERY CELLAR DOOR SALES AND FUNCTIONS
    2300 BALLAN ROAD ANAKIE 3213Withdrawn

  • August 2021

  • Construction of a Shed
    255 DE MOTTS ROAD ANAKIE 3213Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Pavilion (replacement building)
    45 DE MOTTS ROAD ANAKIE 3213Lapsed
  • Extension to an Existing Dwelling
    280-330 CLARKES ROAD ANAKIE 3213Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and Works Associated with an Existing Dwelling
    350 DE MOTTS ROAD ANAKIE 3213Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Removal of Native and Non Native Vegetation
    2225-2385 BALLAN ROAD ANAKIE 3213Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Replacement Dwelling & Removal of Native Vegetation
    1165-1205 BALLAN ROAD ANAKIE 3213Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an outbuilding
    30 SANDHILL ROAD ANAKIE 3213Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Use and Development of a Store
    325 OLD BOUNDARY ROAD ANAKIE 3213Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings & Works Associated with the Construction of a Shed
    2090 BALLAN ROAD ANAKIE 3213Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of a Dwelling and Shed
    245 Durdidwarrah RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Construction of a Shed
    195 De Motts RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Building and Works Associated with the Construction of a Shed
    1/2134 BALLAN ROAD ANAKIE 3213Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Construction of an Alfresco within a Significant Landscape Overlay
    195 De Motts RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 18 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Extension to a Dwelling
    20 De Motts RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works Associated with the Construction of a Dependent Persons Unit
    280-330 CLARKES ROAD ANAKIE 3213In progress
  • Building and Works Associated with an Existing Dwelling
    350 De Motts RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Construction of a Shed
    15 Brownes RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Construction of a Deck
    2157 Ballan RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Shed in a Environment Significance Overlay
    15 Brownes RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Construction of a Shed
    2/2134 Ballan RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and Works Associated with the Construction of a Shed in a Farming Zone and an Environmental Significance Overlay
    1450 Ballan RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Construction of Farm Shed
    210 Staceys RoadNOD issued by a delegate

  • June 2020

  • Use and Development of the Land for Dog Breeding
    705 CARRS ROAD ANAKIE 3213Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of a 400,000 Bird Class A Broiler Farm, Use and Development of a Caretakers House, Removal of Native Vegetation and Two (2) lot Re-Subdivision
    415 Carrs RoadNOD issued by a delegate
  • Use and Development of a Dwelling and Creation of Access to Road Zone Category 1
    2495 BALLAN ROAD ANAKIE 3213In progress
  • Buildings and Works Associated with an Existing Dwelling
    300 O'Neils LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Use and Development of a Dwelling and Shed
    245 Durdidwarrah RoadNOD issued by a delegate

  • April 2020

  • The development of the land for a shed
    393 CLARKES ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Buildings and Works for the Construction of a Dwelling and Outbuilding
    305-395 Durdidwarrah RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Buildings and Works Associated with the Construction of a Staff Building.
    230 Staceys RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Alterations and Additions to Existing Dwelling
    50 Clarkes RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 heritage place

  • NARADA HOMESTEADNH0282

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

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 · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Corio
Member of Parliament
Richard MARLES (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
122,756
Turnout (2025)
92.7%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+0.7 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 36.8%Labor 63.2%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 15.5 km away).

Coalition 42.0%Labor 58.0%

5.3 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +1.1 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • AnakieLabor 48.0% · Coalition 52.0% TPP (2025)5.1 km away
  • Lara LakeLabor 64.3% · Coalition 35.7% TPP (2025)12.1 km away
  • Lara CentralLabor 62.5% · Coalition 37.5% TPP (2025)12.4 km away
  • Lara CBDLabor 62.3% · Coalition 37.7% TPP (2025)13.2 km away
  • Lara EastLabor 71.6% · Coalition 28.4% TPP (2025)13.2 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
7/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Compare with

Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

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