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Victoria · Postcode 3223
Indented Head postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 42 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Indented Head at a glance vs VIC
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against VIC
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Indented Head vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Indented Head | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,201 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $346 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,733 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 59 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% -VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Indented Head is a locality 42 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3223. It falls within the Geelong region. The local government area is Greater Geelong.
According to the 2021 Census, Indented Head has a population of 1,391 with a median age of 59. The median weekly household income is $1,201, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 12 (0.9% of residents).
Housing in Indented Head includes a median weekly rent of $346, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,733, with 589 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 84.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Indented Head scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Indented Head is part of the Surf Coast - Bellarine Peninsula statistical area in Victoria.
Indented Head details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3223 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 1,391 |
| Median Age | 59 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,201/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $616/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $346 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 3.2 km² |
| Population Density | 439/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 589 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 12 (0.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -38.138056 |
| Longitude | 144.71 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 42 km |
| Region (SA4) | Geelong |
| Area (SA3) | Surf Coast - Bellarine Peninsula |
| Local Government | Greater Geelong |
| Federal Electorate | Corangamite |
| State Electorate | Bellarine (Western Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 169 (12.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 81 (5.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 186 (13.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 429 (30.8%) |
| 65+ years | 529 (38.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 198 (14.2%) |
| Asthma | 127 (9.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 106 (7.6%) |
| Diabetes | 103 (7.4%) |
| Cancer | 91 (6.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 41 (2.9%) |
| Dementia | 15 (1.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 16 (2.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 214 (36.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 244 (41.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 111 (19.0%) |
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.