Indented Head at a glance
Median house
$825,000
Median unit
$264,240
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,391
Median age 59
The brief
What to know about Indented Head.
The postcode for Indented Head is 3223 (VIC).
The median house price in Indented Head is $825,000.
Indented Head (3223) sits in the Greater Geelong region of Victoria. The median house here is $825,000, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Indented Head has roughly 1,391 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Indented Head scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 3°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Geelong Racecourse station, 83.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Indented Head's population at 1,391, with a median age of 59. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (81% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,391
Median age
59
Family households
69%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $825,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $264,240, roughly 68% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $165,000. Prices are in line with the Victoria median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$825,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $264,240.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$340/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$346/wk
Owner occupied
81%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
$825,000
$264,240
1,391
Median age: 59
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.14% (median rent $340/wk against a $825,000 price tag). Units yield 6.81% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (15%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.14%
Based on $825,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20266.81%
Based on $264,240 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202681%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
41
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
20
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Indented Head.
Local schools for Indented Head
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Government School Catchment
St Leonards Primary School
Portarlington Primary School
Drysdale Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
25.6°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Geelong Racecourse (84 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Indented Head.
- What is the median house price in Indented Head?
- The median house price in Indented Head, VIC 3223 is $825,000. The median unit price is $264,240.
- What is the Indented Head postcode?
- Indented Head is in the 3223 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Greater Geelong region.
- Where is Indented Head?
- Indented Head is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3223, in the City of Greater Geelong region.
- What is the average rent in Indented Head?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $346.
- What schools are in Indented Head?
- There are 11 schools serving Indented Head on this page, including St Leonards Primary School, Portarlington Primary School, Drysdale Primary School.
- How walkable is Indented Head?
- Indented Head has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 20.
- What suburbs are near Indented Head?
- Indented Head is close to St Leonards, Portarlington, Bellarine, Bellarine, Drysdale.
- What is the population of Indented Head?
- The population of Indented Head is approximately 1,391 (2021 Census). The median age is 59.
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