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Corio

VIC 3214 • Rest of VIC

15,497
Population (2021)
$27,924
Median Income
19.79 km²
Area
17m
Elevation
Working-ClassAffordableGeelong NorthIndustrial Heritage

About Corio

Corio is a working-class suburb of 15,500 in Greater Geelong, located 59 kilometres from Melbourne's CBD on Geelong's northern fringe. The suburb developed around the Shell refinery and Ford factory, though deindustrialisation has challenged the community. V/Line serves nearby stations, while the area offers Geelong's most affordable housing.

Corio Village shopping centre serves local needs, while Geelong's CBD is accessible. The suburb faces challenges but offers genuine community and housing affordability for working families and first-home buyers. Corio attracts those seeking entry to the Geelong housing market, accepting the working-class character for affordability in a region with significant growth potential.

Corio falls under postcode 3214 and is governed by Greater Geelong Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lara (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3214
Urban Area
Geelong - Queenscliff
LGA
Greater Geelong
Federal Electorate
Corio
State Electorate
Lara (Western Victoria)
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.07°, 144.38°
Statistical Area
Rest of VIC
Area
19.79 km²
Elevation
17m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Corio Village Shopping Centre Cnr Bacchus Marsh Road & Purnell Road Corio 3214 VIC
  • Woolworths
    Cnr Bacchus Marsh And Purnell Roads Corio 3214 VIC

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$280
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,300
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
35 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
15,296
Census 2021
15,497
▲ 1.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$23,348
Income 2021
$27,924
▲ 19.6% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 10,216
Born Overseas 3,930

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Myanmar 416
  • 2. England 396
  • 3. Thailand 335
  • 4. Afghanistan 288
  • 5. India 276
  • 6. Philippines 265
  • 7. Pakistan 177
  • 8. New Zealand 128
  • 9. Netherlands 116
  • 10. Bosnia & Herzegovina 97
  • 11. Vietnam 95
  • 12. Croatia 93
  • 13. Scotland 86
  • 14. China 76
  • 15. Sri Lanka 69

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 5,023
English 4,951
Irish 1,209
Scottish 1,184
German 531
Dutch 419
Australian Aboriginal 381
Italian 365
Filipino 357
Croatian 293

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

7,588
Both parents born in Australia
5,171
Both parents born overseas
1,400
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
42.0%
Christianity
38.7%
Islam
5.4%
Buddhism
1.7%
Hinduism
1.3%
Sikhism
1.1%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
902 (5.8%)
5-14 years
1,971 (12.7%)
15-19 years
1,298 (8.4%)
20-24 years
1,102 (7.1%)
25-34 years
2,318 (15.0%)
35-44 years
1,767 (11.4%)
45-54 years
1,875 (12.1%)
55-64 years
1,860 (12.0%)
65-74 years
1,449 (9.4%)
75-84 years
728 (4.7%)
85+ years
219 (1.4%)

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