Anakie, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Anakie, in the Greater Geelong City local government area.
| Locality | Anakie |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Greater Geelong City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.94132 |
| Longitude | 144.29193 |
| Population | 666 |
| Density | 3.8 /km² |
| Area | 174.5 km² |
| Elevation | 162 m |
| Postcode | 3213 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 61 km west-southwest |
Anakie is a locality in the Greater Geelong City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 666. The locality covers an area of 174.5 km², giving a population density of about 3.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 162 m above sea level. It lies approximately 61 km west-southwest of Melbourne. Anakie is located at 37.9413°S, 144.2919°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3213. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Anakie rests on the undulating plains that mark the transition from the coastal plains towards the elevated volcanic landscapes of the Otway Ranges. It lies 23.9 km north-north-west of Geelong, VIC (from Geelong, VIC: bearing 345°T), and is situated 13.0 km north-west of Lara. Here, the land breathes a dry, sun-kissed air, carrying the faint scent of eucalyptus and dry grasses, particularly potent as the afternoon sun begins its slow descent, painting the sky in hues of ochre and lavender. The horizon is a soft, blurred line where sparse farmland gives way to low, rounded hills that seem to absorb the heat of the day, their surfaces a mosaic of muted greens and browns. A quiet stillness often settles over Anakie, broken only by the distant bleating of sheep or the rumble of a ute on the unpaved road, a subtle testament to the land's enduring pastoral character.
This quietude belies a history tied to the land's bounty, with Anakie’s economy historically shaped by grazing and agriculture, the cultivation of hardy crops that thrive in this climate. The rich, volcanic soils, a legacy of ancient geological forces, have long supported sheep and cattle farming, the wool and meat finding their way to broader markets. More recently, Anakie has seen a gentle diversification, with a growing interest in boutique vineyards beginning to dot the landscape, their vines reaching for the same sun that ripens the wheat and barley. The presence of the nearby Brisbane Ranges National Park offers a protected sanctuary of native bushland, a stark contrast to the managed pastures, and a place where the region's natural heritage is preserved, drawing quiet appreciation from those who know its subtle beauty.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Anakie, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Anakie, in the Greater Geelong City local government area.
Detailed location data for Anakie includes the postcode (3213), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Greater Geelong City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Anakie is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |