Indented Head
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The wreck of the paddle steamer, Ozone. | |||||||||||||
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| Coordinates: 38°08′17″S 144°42′36″E / 38.13806°S 144.71000°E | |||||||||||||
| Country | Australia | ||||||||||||
| State | Victoria | ||||||||||||
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| • Total | 1,391 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||
| Postcode | 3223 | ||||||||||||
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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.
Indented Head's population fluctuates throughout the year, increasing drastically during the summer months, and is very much seasonal. Its beaches attract keen fisherman, boaters and families to the area. It is appreciated by locals and tourists for its quiet and isolated nature.