Anderson at a glance
Population
26
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Anderson.
The postcode for Anderson is 3995 (VIC).
Anderson (3995) sits in the Bass Coast region of Victoria.
Anderson has roughly 26 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Anderson's population at 26, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (100% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (40% family, 0% lone person).
Population
26
Median age
50
Family households
40%
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$260/wk
Owner occupied
100%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
26
Median age: 50
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Safety
Crime and safety.
5
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Anderson.
Local schools for Anderson
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Government School Catchment
San Remo Primary School
Newhaven Primary School
Powlett River Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Anderson.
- What is the Anderson postcode?
- Anderson is in the 3995 postcode, in VIC, in the Bass Coast Shire Council region.
- Where is Anderson?
- Anderson is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3995, in the Bass Coast Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Anderson?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $260.
- What schools are in Anderson?
- There are 4 schools serving Anderson on this page, including San Remo Primary School, Newhaven Primary School, Powlett River Primary School.
- What suburbs are near Anderson?
- Anderson is close to Woolamai, Kilcunda, Bass, San Remo, Newhaven.
- What is the population of Anderson?
- The population of Anderson is approximately 26 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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