Indented Head, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Indented Head is a small city in Victoria, Australia with a population of 9,048. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

9,048 Population 5,727/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
25.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone

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About Indented Head

Indented Head

Indented Head is a small coastal township located on the Bellarine Peninsula, east of Geelong, in the Australian state of Victoria. The town lies on the coast of the Port Phillip bay between the towns of Portarlington and St Leonards.

People

Population9,048
Density5,727/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain25.9 in/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population9,048
Population Density5,727 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates-38.1431°, 144.7134°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation25.9 inches (659 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Indented Head

Indented Head is a small city in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 9,048. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Climate in Indented Head

Indented Head has an average annual temperature of 13.8°C (57°F). The hottest month is Feb (18.9°C), the coldest is Jul (9°C). Average annual precipitation is 446 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.6°C / 65°F 14.1° / 23° 33.2
Feb 18.9°C / 66°F 14.6° / 23.2° 34.9
Mar 17.2°C / 63°F 12.9° / 21.4° 23.8
Apr 14.2°C / 58°F 9.8° / 18.7° 37.7
May 11.9°C / 53°F 7.7° / 16.1° 36.8
Jun 9.8°C / 50°F 5.8° / 13.7° 40.1
Jul 9°C / 48°F 5.2° / 12.8° 34.3
Aug 9.7°C / 49°F 5.5° / 13.9° 39.0
Sep 11.4°C / 53°F 6.7° / 16.1° 39.3
Oct 12.8°C / 55°F 8.1° / 17.4° 41.4
Nov 14.9°C / 59°F 10.5° / 19.3° 55.1
Dec 16.8°C / 62°F 12° / 21.6° 30.7
Indented Head enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 25.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average58.8°F
9% above Australia avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density5,727/sq mi
Coordinates38.1431°S, 144.7134°E
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.9"
32% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.56"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 8, 2024.

Jun 19, 2012 11 km NNE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.2 131 km
Aug 29, 2000 5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.0 135 km
Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 143 km
Jul 20, 2012 8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia M4.6 128 km
Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 104 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 103 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 134 km
Feb 8, 2024 3 km E of Leongatha, Australia M4.3 117 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 102 km
Sep 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia M4.0 121 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 68 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 100 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 88 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 65 km
May 19, 1990 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia M3.5 145 km
Sep 24, 2002 8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia M3.5 123 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 92 km
Jul 4, 2001 7 km E of Mirboo North, Australia M3.4 137 km
Jul 5, 2011 6 km ENE of Korumburra, Australia M3.3 107 km
Jun 22, 2000 10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia M3.3 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (198 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 1.9 in
February 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in Warmest
March 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in Driest
April 60°F (16°C) 1.9 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
June 51°F (11°C) 2.1 in
July 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
August 51°F (10°C) 2.4 in Coldest
September 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in Wettest
November 60°F (15°C) 2.1 in
December 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in

Indented Head has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 51°F in August to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 24.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.6") and March the driest (1.5").

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Radio Stations near Indented Head

24 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple M Classic Rock classic rock AAC 130 kbps
Triple M Melbourne 80s, rock AAC+ 33 kbps
3AW 693 Melbourne, VIC, Australia Talk AM 693 news, news talk MP3 48 kbps
3RRR Melbourne - AAC
全澳华语广播华厦之声 am1629 AAC+ 64 kbps
PBS FM - Melbourne - 106.7 FM (48kHz, 192kbps AAC-LC) australian music, community radio AAC 192 kbps
ABC Radio Australia 20220701 current affairs, news AAC 94 kbps
ABC Jazz 20220701 blues, jazz AAC 238 kbps
Triple R 102.7FM community radio, independent AAC
The Buzzz - MP3 192 kbps
ASP Radio 70s 80s 90s music MP3 128 kbps
Smooth Sailing Radio rnb, soul AAC+ 192 kbps
Southern FM Melbourne Australia - MP3 320 kbps
3MBS - Melbourne, 103.5 MHz FM classical MP3 128 kbps
TheLight Christmas - AAC+ 64 kbps
IMC Country Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Radio PVS jazz, rock AAC+ 192 kbps
K Rock Geelong 95.5 - AAC+ 64 kbps
UltraCool Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Ananda Marga Kiirtan kiirtan, mantra MP3
Surf FM 87.6 - MP3 32 kbps
The Light Worship christian, melbourne AAC+ 64 kbps
Golden Days Radio gold, golden oldies AAC 128 kbps
JOY 94.9 Out Loud Proud - AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Indented Head

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
B-24 Liberator Museum
Dromana and District Historical Society Museum
Historical Museum
Nepean Historical Society
Old Court House Museum
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
RAAF Museum

Libraries in Indented Head

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Drysdale Library0.0
Drysdale Library0.0
Knowledge Resource Centre0.0
Leopold Library0.0
Ocean Grove Library0.0
Rosebud Library0.0
Wyndham Library Service - Werribee Branch0.0

Breweries in Indented Head

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bellarine Estate

Stadiums & Teams in Indented Head

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Airports Near Indented Head

35 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Melbourne AirportMELLarge Airport
Melbourne Avalon International AirportAVVLarge Airport
Melbourne Essendon AirportMEBMedium Airport
Melbourne Moorabbin AirportMBWMedium Airport
Bacchus Marsh Airport-Small Airport
Barwon Heads Airport-Small Airport
Bellbrae private airstrip-Small Airport
Blue Tongue Airfield-Small Airport
Ceres Airport-Small Airport
Coldstream Airport-Small Airport
Drysdale Airstrip-Small Airport
Emu Creek Airfield-Small Airport
Fiskville Airport-Small Airport
Flying Circus Airfield-Small Airport
Gnarwarre Airstrip-Small Airport
lake Modewarre Private airstrip-Small Airport
lake Modewarre Private airstrip no.2-Small Airport
Legate Airfield-Small Airport
Lethbridge Airpark-Small Airport
Lilydale Airport-Small Airport
Ling Lake Airfield-Small Airport
Lovely Banks Airport-Small Airport
Marshall Airfield-Small Airport
Melton Airport-Small Airport
RAAF Williams, Point Cook Base-Small Airport
Riddell Airport-Small Airport
Rothwell Airfield-Small Airport
St Leonards Airfield-Small Airport
Sunbury (Penfield) Airfield-Small Airport
Sunbury East Airport-Small Airport
The Boreen Airstrip-Small Airport
Tooradin Airport-Small Airport
Torquay Airport-Small Airport
Tyabb Airport-Small Airport
Wooloomanata Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Indented Head

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Indented Head Genaral Store

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Shipwrecks
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Shipwrecks Near Indented Head

1 documented shipwrecks found near Indented Head.

Name Year Description
City of Launceston - A steamship that collided with Penola at Port Phillip.

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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What is the population of Indented Head?

Indented Head has a population of 9,048 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 5,727 people per square mile, spread across 1.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Indented Head?

Indented Head enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 25.9 inches.

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