Ancona
VIC 3715 • Victoria
About Ancona
Ancona is a small rural locality nestled in the foothills of the Strathbogie Ranges in north-east Victoria, within the Shire of Mansfield. Named after the Italian city of Ancona, this quiet farming community had a population of 99 at the 2021 Census with a notably older demographic and a median age of 56. The locality covers approximately 68 square kilometres of rolling pastoral land and is situated roughly 150 kilometres north-east of Melbourne.
The area is predominantly agricultural, with properties consisting of large rural holdings used for grazing and farming. Nearby townships of Mansfield, approximately 30 kilometres to the south-east, and Euroa, approximately 25 kilometres to the north-west, provide essential services, shopping, and schools. The surrounding landscape offers access to the Strathbogie Ranges, Lake Eildon, and numerous bushwalking and fishing opportunities. A post office operated in the locality from 1905 until 1968, reflecting the area's long-settled farming heritage.
Ancona falls under postcode 3715 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Eildon (Northern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- No regular bus services — N/A N/A
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Car essential. Euroa provides the nearest V/Line rail connection. Hume Freeway accessible via Euroa for Melbourne-bound travel.
No local shops or services; all errands require driving to Mansfield or Euroa
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.