The division is located in the north-east of the state, adjoining the border with New South Wales.
The largest settlements in the division are the regional cities of Wodonga, Wangaratta, and Benalla.
While Indi is one of the largest electorates in Victoria, much of it is located within the largely uninhabited Australian Alps.
The current member for Indi, since the 2019 federal election, is independent Helen Haines.
McGowan retained Indi against Mirabella at the 2016 election, with an increased 54.8% (+4.6) two-candidate-preferred vote.