Anglesea
VIC 3230 · Surf Coast
3,208 (2021) → 3,268 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Anglesea is a high growth suburb in Surf Coast, VIC 3230, about 95km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.50M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 12/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Anglesea has an overall score of 45/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.74%), New Zealand (0.97%), Germany (0.69%), Ireland (0.69%), Netherlands (0.53%)
Top languages: French (0.47%), Spanish (0.44%), Italian (0.41%), Greek (0.22%), German (0.19%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
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
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1098 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Anglesea Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1089
Nearby (within 10km)
- Aireys Inlet Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.3kmICSEA 1108
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
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around 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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
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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 Anglesea
Is Anglesea safe?
Anglesea has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 2,151 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Anglesea?
In Anglesea, the .
How far is Anglesea from Melbourne CBD?
Anglesea is about 94.8 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Anglesea?
Anglesea has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1089 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Anglesea?
Anglesea has a transport score of 12/100 and 5 bus stops.