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VIC · Bass Coast Council

Anderson, VIC, 3995

Current weather

14.4°CLight drizzle

69% humidity · 19.2 km/h wind · 16.4° / 11.2° today · 6 mm rain

Suburb snapshot

Anderson is a small locality in the Bass Coast area, home to around 26 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 8 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+167%), roughly 307.7 offences per 1,000 residents, limited but present public transport access, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and some planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
26
Median age
50
Median household income / week
$1,375
Dwelling vacancy
35.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
5 of 14
Median monthly mortgage
$1,733
Employment rate
47.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
0 / 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)
8
Against the person
4
Against property
3
Rate per 1,000 residents
307.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 6 residents
State safety percentile
95.6th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+166.7%

Most common offence types

  • A212 Non-Fv Serious Assault1
  • A231 Fv Common Assault1
  • A232 Non-Fv Common Assault1
  • B22 Graffiti2
  • Other Crimes Against The Person1

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

2 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Anderson Bus Interchange/Bass Hwy
  • Anderson Bus Interchange/Bass Hwy

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).

3 planning-related records

2021· 1 proposal

  • July 2021

  • Development of land for an agricultural outbuilding in the SLO1
    3030 BASS HIGHWAY ANDERSON 3995Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 2 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Extension to existing dwelling in EMO1 and SLO1
    30 Railway RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Development of the land for agricultural outbuilding in SLO1
    Bass HighwayPermit 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

5 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • AndersonBus Station
  • Anderson Bus Interchange/Bass HwyBus stop
  • Corral
  • Picnic Table
  • Waste Basket

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

Data sources & freshness

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

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
3/10
IRSD decile (2021)
2/10

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

Data sources & freshness

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)
20
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

Recent changes

  • Development of land for an agricultural outbuilding in the SLO1planning3030 BASS HIGHWAY ANDERSON 3995Lodged 21 Jul 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for agricultural outbuilding in SLO1planningBass HighwayLodged 20 Mar 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Extension to existing dwelling in EMO1 and SLO1planning30 Railway RoadLodged 04 Dec 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Anderson Bus Interchange/Bass Hwytransport
  • Anderson Bus Interchange/Bass Hwytransport
  • A212 Non-Fv Serious Assaultcrime1
  • A231 Fv Common Assaultcrime1
  • A232 Non-Fv Common Assaultcrime1
  • B22 Graffiticrime2
  • Other Crimes Against The Personcrime1

Data sources & freshness