Anakie, Victoria
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Anakie /ænəˈkiː/ is a town between Geelong and Bacchus Marsh, in Victoria, Australia. At the 2021 census, Anakie and the surrounding area had a population of 734.[1] The area is divided between the City of Greater Geelong and Golden Plains Shire local government areas.
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Coordinates | 37°55′S 144°15′E | ||||||||||||||
Population | 734 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 3213 | ||||||||||||||
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State electorate(s) | Lara | ||||||||||||||
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The name is believed to be derived from 'Anakie Youang', an expression in one of the local Australian Aboriginal languages, meaning 'little hill' or 'twin hills'.[2] The nearby Brisbane Ranges National Park contains three hills known as The Anakies, as well as Mount Anakie.
Anakie's industry consists mainly of farms and vineyards. Fairy Park, a fairytale-themed amusement park overlooking the Anakie township, is a prominent local attraction. The town is also a stopping off point for the Brisbane Ranges National Park.
The town has an Australian rules football team, the Anakie Football Club, competing in the Geelong & District Football League.