Lorne - Anglesea

Population growth drivers in Lorne - Anglesea are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Lorne - Anglesea's population was 6,313 as of May 2026, an increase of 79 people (1.3%) since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 6,234. This change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 6,307 in June 2025 and additional 44 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density was 14.1 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Lorne - Anglesea had a compound annual growth rate of 1.9%, outpacing the Rest of Vic. Overseas migration primarily drove this growth. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered by this data, it utilises VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023 with adjustments made employing weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Demographic trends anticipate lower quartile growth in locations outside capital cities, with Lorne - Anglesea expected to increase by 66 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 0.9% over the 16 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Lorne - Anglesea among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Lorne-Anglesea averages approximately 50 new dwelling approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 250 homes were approved, with an additional 22 approved so far in FY26. Each dwelling built over these years has resulted in an average of 2.4 new residents per year, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

The average construction cost value for new homes is $892,000, suggesting developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. This financial year has seen $17.2 million in commercial approvals, reflecting moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to the rest of Victoria, Lorne-Anglesea records significantly lower building activity, at 52.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings.

New building activity is predominantly standalone homes, with 93.0% being such, while medium and high-density housing makes up the remaining 7.0%, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The location has approximately 141 people per dwelling approval, further indicating a low density market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Lorne-Anglesea is forecasted to gain 60 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Lorne - Anglesea has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 18thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects that may impact this region. Notable projects include Eden Project Anglesea, Anglesea Mine Rehabilitation and Closure Plan, Anglesea Pedestrian and Cycling Connections, and The Villas. Relevant details are provided below.

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Employment conditions in Lorne - Anglesea demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Lorne - Anglesea has a highly educated workforce with essential services sectors well represented. As of December 2025, the unemployment rate is 1.8%. In comparison to Regional Vic., which has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, Lorne - Anglesea's rate is 1.9% lower.

Workforce participation in Lorne - Anglesea is somewhat below standard at 58.6%, compared to Regional Vic.'s 61.0%. According to Census responses, 35.5% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Leading employment industries among residents include accommodation & food, health care & social assistance, and construction. The area has a particularly notable concentration in accommodation & food, with employment levels at 2.0 times the regional average.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented, with only 1.0% of Lorne - Anglesea's workforce compared to 7.5% in Regional Vic.. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Over the 12 months to December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 0.9%, alongside a 1.0% employment decline, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.1 percentage points. This contrasts with Regional Vic., where employment contracted by 0.6%, the labour force fell by 0.7%, and unemployment fell by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Lorne - Anglesea's employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation of industry-specific projections against the local employment profile.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The Lorne-Anglesea SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $48,093 and an average income of $76,710 in the financial year 2023, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is higher than the national averages, with Regional Vic.'s median income being $50,954 and average income $62,728. By March 2026, estimated incomes would be approximately $52,720 (median) and $84,090 (average), based on a 9.62% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. In the 2021 Census, personal income ranked at the 64th percentile ($881 weekly), while household income was at the 46th percentile. Income analysis showed that 29.6% of residents (1,868 people) fell into the $1,500-$2,999 bracket, which is similar to surrounding regions where 30.3% occupied this range. After housing costs, residents retained 88.1% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power and placing the area in the 8th decile based on SEIFA income rankings.

Lorne - Anglesea is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Lorne - Anglesea, as per the latest Census evaluation, 92.5% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 7.4% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This compares to Regional Victoria's figures of 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Lorne - Anglesea stood at 56.1%, with mortgaged properties making up 26.4% and rented dwellings accounting for 17.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,167, higher than Regional Victoria's average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Lorne - Anglesea was recorded at $390, compared to Regional Victoria's $285 and the national average of $375.

Lorne - Anglesea has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 67.3% of all households, including 22.0% couples with children, 38.0% couples without children, and 6.6% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 32.7%, with lone person households at 29.8% and group households comprising 2.9%. The median household size is 2.2 people, smaller than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.

Lorne - Anglesea shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Lorne-Anglesea exceeds broader benchmarks. As of 2016, 44.4% of residents aged 15 and over hold university qualifications, compared to 21.7% in the rest of Victoria and 28.6% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are most common at 28.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.5%) and graduate diplomas (5.5%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 30.6% of residents aged 15 and over holding them - advanced diplomas account for 12.9% and certificates for 17.7%. In total, 24.4% of the population is actively pursuing formal education as of 2016.

This includes 7.2% in primary education, 6.9% in secondary education, and 4.9% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Lorne-Anglesea has 17 active public transport stops. These are served by two routes offering a total of 75 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is limited, with residents typically located 687 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily. Car use dominates at 86%, while 9% walk. On average, there are 1.4 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 35.5% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 10 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 4 weekly trips per stop.

Lorne - Anglesea's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Lorne - Anglesea based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low across both young and old age cohorts.

Private health cover was found to be very high at approximately 57% of the total population, which is around 3,598 people. This compares to 50.5% across Regional Vic.. The most common medical conditions in the area were arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 9.9 and 6.9% of residents respectively. A total of 66.8% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic.. The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. The area has 35.2% of residents aged 65 and over, which totals to 2,225 people, higher than the 23.9% in Regional Vic.. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

Lorne - Anglesea is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Lorne-Anglesea, as per the census data from 29 June 2016, showed low cultural diversity with 89.3% of its population being Australian citizens and 87.3% born in Australia. English was spoken at home by 95.2%. Christianity was the predominant religion, practiced by 37.9%.

Judaism, however, was overrepresented at 0.2%, compared to the regional average of 0.1%. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (31.5%), Australian (26.2%), and Irish (13.0%). Notably, Scottish ancestry was higher than the regional average at 11.7% versus 8.8%, French at 0.6% compared to 0.3%, and Polish at 0.8% compared to 0.5%.

Lorne - Anglesea ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Lorne-Anglesea's median age is 55 years, which is higher than Regional Vic.'s average of 43 and older than Australia's norm of 38. The age profile shows a prominent group aged 65-74 (20.5%), while those aged 15-24 are smaller (7.7%) compared to Regional Vic.. This concentration of 65-74 year-olds is well above the national average of 9.4%. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group grew from 9.1% to 11.4%, while the 35-44 cohort increased from 9.2% to 10.7%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort declined from 12.0% to 9.9%, and the 55-64 group dropped from 18.4% to 16.5%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts: the 25-34 age cohort is expected to increase by 97 people (18%) from 525 to 623. Meanwhile, the 15-24 and 65-74 cohorts are projected to decrease in population.