Anglesea is a town in Victoria, Australia. It is
located on the Great Ocean Road in the Surf
Coast Shire local government area. At the
2006 census, Anglesea had a population of
2,290.

Originally known as Swampy Creek, the area's
name was changed to Anglesea River in 1884
when the township was established. A Post
Office under that name opened on 16 April 1886
and was renamed Anglesea in 1950.

Alcoa of Australia operate a power station and
open-cut coalmine in the town.

There is a surge in population during the
summer months, reaching a peak around
Christmas and New Year's Eve, as many
Melbourne residents arrive for the holiday
season. Although the town's main beach usually
has reasonable surfing conditions,