What the mapping shows for Anglesea

  • Part of Anglesea is mapped as subject to coastal inundation.

    0.1% of Anglesea is mapped as subject to coastal inundation at current sea level

Victorian Coastal Inundation, State of Victoria (DEECA), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-21

This is a share of the suburb's land area from a published state dataset, not an assessment of any property. A ClimateNest report scores the individual address across eight hazards, with insurance and value projections to 2050.

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📮 Anglesea postcode: 3230

Crime & Safety in Anglesea, VIC: 2026 Guide

Anglesea, Victoria· Surf Coast· 3230
Anglesea has moderate crime levels — typical for its regionUpdated 2 Apr 2026

0.1% of Anglesea is mapped as subject to coastal inundation at current sea level

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$7.2B
2022 insured disaster losses*
$300B+
climate risk to property by 2050*
30-120%
insurance premium increases in high-risk areas*

*Industry sources: ICA, APRA, RBA

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Safety Score

5.0

Anglesea has moderate crime levels — typical for its region

Key Facts

Safety Rating
Anglesea has a medium safety profile
Property Crime Context
Property crime is monitored by Crime Statistics Agency — check local data for trends
Suburb
Anglesea, VIC
Home Buyer Consideration
Safety data helps inform your property decision
Postcode
3230
Region
Regional VIC
Median property value
$475,000
Dominant hazard
extreme heat

Crime & Safety Analysis

Anglesea in Victoria provides a medium crime and safety profile for home buyers and residents. Understanding local crime patterns — including property crime, theft from vehicles, and malicious damage — is an important part of property due diligence in any Australian suburb.

Crime rates in Anglesea reflect broader patterns across Victoria. Property crime including burglary and theft is the most common offence type in Australian suburbs. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reports that property crime rates have declined nationally over the past decade, though trends vary by state and region.

For home buyers considering Anglesea, safety considerations extend beyond crime statistics. Factors such as street lighting, neighbourhood watch programs, property fencing and security, and proximity to police stations all contribute to the lived experience of safety. Local council websites often publish community safety initiatives and crime prevention information specific to Anglesea.

Beyond crime and safety, climate risk is an increasingly important factor for property buyers in Anglesea. Check your specific property's climate risk profile including flood, bushfire, and extreme heat exposure using ClimateNest's address-level analysis tool.

Anglesea located in Regional VIC (postcode 3230), is a Victoria suburb tracked by ClimateNest. The suburb's median property value is $475,000, and understanding climate exposure is becoming a standard part of due diligence for buyers, lenders and insurers pricing property in Anglesea.

Across the six hazard axes ClimateNest models, the dominant climate risk for Anglesea in this type is extreme heat. Insurance signals for the suburb point to premiums rising moderately (+25% by 2030). The actual risk of any single home can only be confirmed with an address-level report.

Whether you are buying, selling or renovating in Anglesea, extreme heat is the hazard to weigh first. Local council planning controls, state hazard mapping and lender climate policies each reference this kind of suburb-level signal, and property decisions in Anglesea are increasingly made with an address-level climate report in hand.

Adaptation & Mitigation Actions

Improve flood defenses

Near-term

Invest in flood defenses, such as levees and drainage improvements, to protect properties from flooding.

Est. cost: High

Reduce bushfire risk

Immediate

Implement bushfire mitigation measures, such as fuel reduction burns and community education programs.

Est. cost: Medium

Prepare for heatwaves

Near-term

Develop a heatwave plan and provide cooling centers for vulnerable populations.

Est. cost: Low

Protect coastal areas

Long-term

Implement coastal protection measures, such as seawalls and beach nourishment, to protect coastal areas from erosion.

Est. cost: High

Upgrade building codes

Near-term

Update building codes to require new buildings to be more resilient to climate change impacts.

Est. cost: Medium

Council & Emergency Services

Surf Coast Shire Council
Emergency Services

Data last updated: 2 April 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anglesea a safe suburb to live in?

Anglesea in Victoria has a medium overall safety profile. Crime rates vary within suburbs — specific streets or areas may have different safety characteristics. Local police crime mapping tools and neighbourhood reports provide street-level insight. Consider visiting Anglesea at different times of day and talking to local residents for a complete picture.

What is the crime rate in Anglesea?

Crime rates for Anglesea should be sourced from the official crime statistics agency for Victoria — the Crime Statistics Agency (CSA). These agencies publish annual crime data at suburb and LGA level covering offences including burglary, theft, assault, and malicious damage.

How does Anglesea compare to other suburbs in Victoria for safety?

Anglesea sits within the broader safety context of Victoria. Each suburb has unique characteristics that influence crime patterns — population density, proximity to transport hubs, commercial areas, and socioeconomic factors all play a role. The official Victoria crime statistics agency provides suburb-level data for direct comparison.

What property crime should I be aware of in Anglesea?

Property crime — including burglary, theft from motor vehicles, and malicious damage — is the most common offence type across Australian suburbs, including Anglesea. Property-specific prevention measures such as security screens, sensor lighting, and video doorbells can significantly reduce risk. Check your specific property's climate and crime risk profile with ClimateNest.

Is Anglesea Safe from Climate Risk?

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What A$49 could save you from

$7.2B
2022 insured disaster losses*
$300B+
climate risk to property by 2050*
30-120%
insurance premium increases in high-risk areas*

*Industry sources: ICA, APRA, RBA

Full report from A$49 · Australian addresses only · 8 hazard scores · Insurance trajectory · 2030 & 2050 projections