Ancona is a small town in Victoria, Australia named after Ancona in Italy. Settled late, a Post Office was not opened until 15 September 1905. I…Ancona is a small town in Victoria, Australia named after Ancona in Italy. Settled late, a Post Office was not opened until 15 September 1905. It is located on Ancona Road, in a valley in the Shire of Mansfield local government area.