Anakie
VIC 3213 • Victoria
About Anakie
Anakie is a small rural town situated in the western fringe of the Greater Geelong region of Victoria, approximately 73 kilometres south-west of Melbourne and 20 kilometres north of Geelong across the City of Greater Geelong and Golden Plains Shire local government areas. With a population of 734 at the 2021 Census spread across an expansive 181 square kilometres, the locality is characterised by open farmland, volcanic granite hills, and native bush. The town's name is believed to derive from the Aboriginal 'Anakie Youang', a reference to the distinctive volcanic ridges that rise dramatically from the surrounding Bellarine and You Yangs plains.
Anakie serves as the primary gateway to the You Yangs Regional Park, a popular natural reserve featuring striking volcanic granite outcrops, scenic walking and mountain biking trails, and panoramic views across Port Phillip Bay and the surrounding plains. A general store in the town provides basic day-to-day needs, while the nearby township of Lara — approximately 12 kilometres to the east — offers a broader range of retail, schools, and services. The area attracts birdwatchers, trail runners, and outdoor enthusiasts year-round, and Anakie's position between Geelong and Melbourne makes it a viable option for those seeking rural living with reasonable access to two major Victorian cities via the Princes Freeway.
Anakie falls under postcode 3213 and is governed by the Greater Geelong Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Corio, while state elections fall under the Lara (Western Victoria) electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 3213
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3213, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3213; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- No regular bus service to Anakie — N/A Drive to Lara station required
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Princes Freeway (M1) runs nearby via Little River and Lara; Geelong CBD is approx. 20 km south
A general store serves basic needs, but a car is essential for all significant shopping, schooling, and services — residents typically drive to Lara or Geelong
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Greater Geelong Local Government Area, which contains Anakie. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria