Anderson
VIC 3995 • Victoria
About Anderson
Anderson is a tiny rural locality in South Gippsland, Victoria, sitting along the South Gippsland Highway approximately 90 kilometres south-east of Melbourne. The locality covers just 5.8 square kilometres and had a population of only 26 people in the 2021 census, centred around a well-known roundabout that serves as the junction of several Gippsland roads. Despite its diminutive size, Anderson sits at a strategic crossroads connecting travellers heading to Phillip Island, Wonthaggi, and Leongatha. The surrounding countryside is characterised by rolling green dairy farming land typical of the Gippsland region.
Anderson is best known to most Victorians as the junction point on the way to Phillip Island, making it one of the more trafficked rural roundabouts in the state during holiday periods. The locality itself offers a quiet rural lifestyle with close proximity to the coastal towns of Inverloch and Cape Paterson, as well as Phillip Island's world-famous penguin parade and motorsport circuit. The nearby towns of Wonthaggi and Leongatha provide schools, medical services, and shopping for Anderson residents. The region is popular with weekenders and sea-changers attracted by Gippsland's natural beauty and relaxed coastal lifestyle.
Anderson falls under postcode 3995 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bass (Eastern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- V/Line coach — Melbourne via Dandenong Approx. 2.5 hrs
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Anderson is primarily car-dependent. The South Gippsland Highway connects directly toward Melbourne. Local bus connections are limited.
Almost entirely car dependent. No local shops or services within walking distance. The locality is a rural road junction with very limited pedestrian infrastructure.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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92-110 Korumburra Road
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Wentworth Road (Cnr White Rd)
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Billson Street
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McBride Avenue
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South Dudley Road