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VIC · Greater Geelong Council

Indented Head, 3223

Current weather

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81% humidity · 30.4 km/h wind · 13.2° / 10.7° today · 15.2 mm rain

Updated

Desirability score

37.5/100
Below average

745th in VIC

60% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Coastal
  • High desirability
  • Green suburb
What Indented Head is known for: Coastal, High desirability, Green suburb

Suburb profile

Indented Head wears its coastal identity openly, a smaller community built around sand, sea and an easy outdoor rhythm. Sea and sand are the main draw, with neighbouring coastal communities easy to explore on a free afternoon. Salt air and open horizons give the suburb a relaxed, outdoor feel year-round.

An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible.

Housing is well-priced for what you get: space, location and everyday convenience. A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.

The desirability score is below average, weighed down by weaker housing affordability and local dining and lifestyle amenities against similar coastal suburbs, even with safety and transport and access holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

Population

Population
1,391
Median age
59
Median household income / week
$1,201
Dwelling vacancy
51.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
630 of 1,223
Median monthly mortgage
$1,733
Employment rate
41.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
43 / 14 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
36
Against the person
6
Against property
19
Rate per 1,000 residents
25.9
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 232 residents
State safety percentile
20th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-23.4%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • A232 Non-Fv Common Assault2
  • B21 Criminal Damage4
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle4
  • B49 Other Theft5
  • D12 Prohibited And Controlled Weapons Offences6

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

22 public transport stops in this suburb

  • 248 The Esplanade
  • Brett Dr/The Esplanade
  • David St/The Esplanade
  • Lewis St/The Esplanade
  • Pike St/The Esplanade

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

14 planning-related records

2021· 9 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Construction of a Dwelling on a Lot Less than 300m2
    2/493 HOOD ROAD INDENTED HEAD 3223Refusal issued by a delegate

  • July 2021

  • Drainage Works within a Heritage Overlay
    326B The EsplanadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Alterations and Additions to an Existing Dwelling
    194 THE ESPLANADE INDENTED HEAD 3223NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of Two (2) Dwellings
    11 FLINDERS STREET INDENTED HEAD 3223NOD issued by a delegate
  • Removal of Vegetation
    81-99 IBBOTSON STREET INDENTED HEAD 3223Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Two (2) Dwellings and Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    745 BATMAN ROAD INDENTED HEAD 3223NOD issued by a delegate

  • March 2021

  • Alterations and Additions to an Existing Dwelling within a Land Subject to Inundation Overlay
    224 The EsplanadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Extension to an Existing Dwelling exceeding 7.5 metres in Height above Natural Ground Level
    3 Whiting AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Two (2) Dwellings and Create Access to a Road in a Road Zone, Category 1
    403 HOOD ROAD INDENTED HEAD 3223NOD issued by a delegate
2020· 5 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Construction of a Second Dwelling, Buildings/Works to the Existing Dwelling and a Two Lot Subdivision
    1 Valda AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Demolition of Existing Tennis Court and Buildings and Works to Construct a Replacement Tennis Court, Associated Fencing and Installation of Two Basket Ball Towers
    326B The EsplanadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Extension to an Existing Dwelling and Construction of a New Garage on a Lot Less than 300sqm
    3/15 Gregory CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    356 The EsplanadeNOD issued by a delegate
  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    81-99 Ibbotson StreetNOD issued by a delegate

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

12 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Anderson ReservePlayground
  • Grieves Avenue ReservePlayground
  • Playground
  • Point George ReservePlayground
  • Taylor ReservePlayground
  • Public toilets
  • Shelter (5)
  • Indented Head Boat Club & Community HallSports centre

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
7/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Desirability Index

Desirability score
37.5/100 — Below average
National rank
3918th in Australia
State rank
745th in VIC
Peer rank
#42 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#80 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data confidence
60%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Anderson Reserveamenitiesplayground
  • Grieves Avenue Reserveamenitiesplayground
  • Indented Head Boat Club & Community Hallamenitiessports_centre
  • Playgroundamenitiesplayground
  • Point George Reserveamenitiesplayground
  • Public toiletsamenitiestoilets
  • Shelteramenitiesshelter
  • Shelteramenitiesshelter
  • Shelteramenitiesshelter
  • Shelteramenitiesshelter

Data sources & freshness

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