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VIC · Greater Geelong Council

Anakie, VIC, 3213

Current weather

11.2°CDense drizzle

92% humidity · 21.4 km/h wind · 16.4° / 10.4° today · 3.1 mm rain

Desirability index

77.9/100

#56 among Coastal & beach suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Anakie is a small locality in the Greater Geelong area, home to around 734 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 23 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-44%), roughly 31.3 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

Population

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)
13 / 0 / 0

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)
23
Against the person
3
Against property
12
Rate per 1,000 residents
31.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 245 residents
State safety percentile
25.2th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-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

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
988
  • Anakie Primary SchoolPrimary

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).

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

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

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

Parks & reserves

2 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Anakie ReservePark
  • Durdidwarrah Bushland ReserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

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

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

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • NARADA HOMESTEADNH0282

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

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

Data sources & freshness

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

Green cover

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

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

Data sources & freshness

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

Desirability index

Desirability score
77.9/100
Cohort rank
#56 among Coastal & beach suburbs

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

  • NARADA HOMESTEADheritageNH0282
  • Anakie Reservegovernmentpark
  • Durdidwarrah Bushland Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • Alterations and Additions to Existing Dwellingplanning50 Clarkes RoadLodged 06 Feb 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and Works Associated with an Existing Dwellingplanning350 DE MOTTS ROAD ANAKIE 3213Lodged 03 Aug 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and Works Associated with an Existing Dwellingplanning350 De Motts RoadLodged 03 Dec 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and Works Associated with the Construction of a Shedplanning1/2134 BALLAN ROAD ANAKIE 3213Lodged 20 Apr 2021 · Permit 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 Overlayplanning1450 Ballan RoadLodged 09 Sep 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings & Works Associated with the Construction of a Shedplanning2090 BALLAN ROAD ANAKIE 3213Lodged 21 Jun 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works Associated with an Existing Dwellingplanning300 O'Neils LaneLodged 02 Jun 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

  • Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site
  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

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