Indented Head, VIC 3223 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Indented Head is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3223, home to 1,391 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Greater Geelong local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 45 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,391
- Median age
- 59 years
- Median household income
- $1,201 /week
- Median personal income
- $616 /week
- Median family income
- $1,490 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.6
- Local government area
- Greater Geelong
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Geelong
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Corangamite
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $346 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Rent share of household income
- 29%
Schools
- St Leonards Primary School
- Portarlington Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 10 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 18 bus stops
- Indented Head Post Office/The Esplanade
- Ibbotson St/Batman Rd
- Cairnes St/Batman Rd
- Batman Rd/Henderson St
- Lewis St/The Esplanade
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 7 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.8°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (13.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 533 mm
- Reference station: Laverton RAAF, 33.0 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 50.8% of the 1,438 resolvable premises in Indented Head. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 50.8%
- Fibre to the Node: 47.8%
- Fixed Wireless: 1.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 451 across postcode 3223 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 260 property offences, 67 violent offences, 28 public order offences.
- Wider Greater Geelong LGA: 8,641 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Indented Head?
Indented Head (VIC 3223) had 1,391 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 59. It sits within the Greater Geelong local government area.
What is the median rent in Indented Head?
The median advertised rent in Indented Head is $346/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Indented Head?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Indented Head covering government sectors. Nearest include: St Leonards Primary School (3.6 km), Portarlington Primary School (5.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Indented Head?
Indented Head is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (50.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Indented Head?
Across postcode 3223, 451 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (260), violent (67), public order (28). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Indented Head?
In Indented Head, mean daily temperatures range from 9.5°C to 19.8°C and annual rainfall is 533 mm measured at the Laverton RAAF weather station (33 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Indented Head?
18 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Indented Head centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 10 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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