Anakie
VIC 3213 · Greater Geelong
734 (2021) → 843 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Anakie is a high growth suburb in Greater Geelong, VIC 3213, about 61km from Melbourne CBD. Recent property sales in Anakie are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 18km inland. Anakie has an overall score of 20/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 57/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (4.5%), Germany (1.36%), New Zealand (0.82%), South Africa (0.68%), Vietnam (0.54%)
Top languages: Vietnamese (1.09%), Russian (0.68%), German (0.41%), Italian (0.41%), Serbian (0.41%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 979 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Anakie Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 979
Nearby (within 10km)
- Bacchus Marsh Grammar - Staughton Vale Farm CampusCombined · Independent · 7.1km
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Anakie
Is Anakie safe?
Anakie has a residential safety score of 57/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 3,815 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Anakie from Melbourne CBD?
Anakie is about 61.1 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Anakie?
Anakie has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 979 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Anakie?
Anakie has a transport score of 0/100.