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| Locality | Indented Head |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Greater Geelong City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.1354 |
| Longitude | 144.70005 |
| Population | 1,105 |
| Density | 267.6 /km² |
| Area | 4.1 km² |
| Elevation | 11 m |
| Postcode | 3223 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 43 km south-southwest |
Indented Head is a locality in the Greater Geelong City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,105. The locality covers an area of 4.1 km², giving a population density of about 267.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 11 m above sea level. It lies approximately 43 km south-southwest of Melbourne. Indented Head is located at 38.1354°S, 144.7001°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3223. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Indented Head rests on the southern edge of the Bellarine Peninsula, a place where the land gently slopes towards the vast expanse of Port Phillip Bay. It lies 25.8 km south-south-east of Werribee, VIC (from Werribee, VIC: bearing 169°T), and is situated 11.1 km east of Clifton Springs. The air here carries a perpetual whisper of salt, a constant reminder of the nearby waters that shape the very character of Indented Head. Low, scrubby vegetation, resilient to the coastal winds, clings to the sandy soil, punctuated by the occasional hardy eucalypt. The coastline itself is a patchwork of sandy beaches and rocky outcrops, a subtle, almost shy beauty that invites quiet contemplation. As the sun dips towards the horizon, it casts a soft, golden light across the water, turning the gentle ripples into molten gold.
The history of Indented Head is closely tied to its maritime heritage, a narrative woven with the ebb and flow of the bay. For generations, fishing has been a cornerstone of the local economy, with small boats still bobbing in the sheltered waters of the bay, a testament to enduring traditions. While farming and grazing have shaped much of the surrounding landscape, the allure of the coast has always drawn people to this particular stretch of shore. The nearby attractions, from the historic lighthouse to the inviting beaches, draw visitors seeking a peaceful escape, their presence adding a gentle hum to the otherwise tranquil pace of life in Indented Head.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Indented Head, Victoria. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Indented Head, in the Greater Geelong City local government area.
Detailed location data for Indented Head includes the postcode (3223), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Greater Geelong City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Indented Head is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |