Anglesea (Vic.)

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According to the latest ABS population statistics and address checks conducted by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Anglesea has an estimated population of 3,172 as of May 2026. This represents a reduction of 36 residents (1.1%) from the 2021 Census, when the count stood at 3,208 people. The estimate is based on the resident population of 3,171, derived by Districts using the June 2025 ABS ERP release and 19 validated new addresses registered since the Census. This population level yields a density of 32 persons per square kilometer, which ensures a spacious living environment. Over the last ten years, the suburb of Anglesea has shown steady growth with a compound annual rate of 1.9%, exceeding the Rest of Vic.. Population gains were mostly driven by overseas migration, which served as the primary source of growth in recent times.

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Based on Districts' compiled statistics, the suburb of Anglesea has a highly qualified workforce with a strong concentration in professional services and an unemployment rate of only 2.7%. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,540, and the unemployment rate was 1.0% below the Regional Vic. average of 3.7%. Participation in the labor force is below average, sitting at 56.7% compared to 61.1% in Regional Vic.. Census data showed that a high proportion of residents, 35.4%, worked from home, although this figure was likely influenced by pandemic restrictions.

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The latest postcode-level ATO data from the financial year 2023 indicates that personal incomes in the suburb of Anglesea exceed the national average, with a median of $44,098 and an average of $74,376. For comparison, Regional Vic. has a median income of $50,954 and an average income of $62,728. Adjusting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since the financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 stand at roughly $48,340 for the median and $81,531 for the average. Census data places household, family, and personal incomes in the suburb of Anglesea around the 53rd percentile nationally. The most common income band is $1,500 - 2,999, containing 30.5% of residents (967 people), which matches the wider region where this group accounts for 30.3%. Residents retain 87.5% of their income after paying for housing, and the area is positioned in the th decile of the SEIFA index.

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The housing stock in the suburb of Anglesea at the latest Census consisted of 92.4% separate houses and 7.6% other dwelling types like townhouses, apartments, and alternative structures, compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings across Regional Vic.. The rate of outright home ownership in the suburb of Anglesea was high at 54.1%, while the remaining properties were split between those with a mortgage (27.4%) and those being rented (18.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,167, and the median weekly rent was $405, both well above the Regional Vic. medians of $1,430 and $285, respectively. Nationally, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Anglesea are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents exceed the national benchmark of $375.

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Family households constitute 68.5% of the local area, consisting of couples with children at 23.3%, couples without children at 39.2%, and single parents at 5.8%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 31.5%, with lone person households representing 28.3% and group households making up 3.0%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is slightly smaller than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.

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The level of education in the suburb of Anglesea is high, with 44.3% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 21.7% in Rest of Vic. and 28.6% across the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 28.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 10.8% and graduate diplomas at 5.5%. Vocational training is also well represented, with 30.9% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (13.4%) and certificates (17.5%).

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Public transport services in the suburb of Anglesea comprise 5 active stops. These stops are served by 2 distinct routes that provide a total of 75 passenger services per week. Transport accessibility is considered low, with residents living an average of 641 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb of Anglesea is mainly residential, and most commuters travel outside the area, with private vehicles being the primary mode of travel at 89%, while 6% of residents walk. There is an average of 1.5 vehicles per household. According to the 2021 Census, a high 35.4% of residents worked from home, which may reflect the impact of pandemic lockdowns.

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Health indicators show strong outcomes for the suburb of Anglesea, with Districts' evaluation of mortality and chronic illness rates pointing to low rates of health conditions, particularly among younger residents. The private health insurance rate is very high, covering approximately 56% of the population (~1,782 people), compared to 50.5% in Regional Vic..

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The suburb of Anglesea has lower cultural diversity than average benchmarks, with 89.4% of the population born in Australia, 92.0% holding citizenship, and 96.4% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, representing 40.1% of residents. The most notable statistical variance is in Judaism, which accounts for no residents, compared to 0.1% across Regional Vic..

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The median age of 54 years in the suburb of Anglesea is higher than the Regional Vic. median of 43 and the national average of 38. The 65 - 74 age group is highly represented at 20.0% of the population, compared to the regional average, and is also higher than the national average of 9.4%, while the 15 - 24 age bracket is underrepresented at 7.3%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age cohort grew from 10.4% to 12.4%, and the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 9.6% to 11.6%. Over the same period, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 11.3% to , and the to group dropped from to . By demographic projections suggest the to age bracket will increase by people () from to while the to and to cohorts are expected to contract.

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Anglesea currently has an estimated 142 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 65 children aged 0-2 and 43 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 11% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 15% by 2041 (to approximately 164 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 205. Birth rates in the area have averaged 6.2 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally).