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VIC · Greater Geelong Council

Corio, 3214

Current weather

10.5°CMainly clear

77% humidity · 25.6 km/h wind · 13.5° / 10.1° today · 12.1 mm rain

Desirability score

60.8/100

658th in Australia

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Corio is a mid-sized suburb in the Greater Geelong area, home to around 15,497 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 2,932 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+14%), roughly 189.2 offences per 1,000 residents, 3 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, many local shops, services and recreation venues, 11 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
15,497
Median age
35
Median household income / week
$1,152
Dwelling vacancy
5.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
334 of 5,929
Median monthly mortgage
$1,300
Employment rate
45.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
547 / 364 / 47

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)
2,932
Against the person
486
Against property
1,470
Rate per 1,000 residents
189.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 32 residents
State safety percentile
89.9th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+14.4%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage192
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle239
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store404
  • B49 Other Theft202
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order428

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
3
Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
937
  • Geelong Grammar SchoolCombined
  • Northern Bay P-12 CollegeCombined
  • St Francis Xavier SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

78 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Corio Railway Station
  • Corio Station
  • Plantation Rd/Bacchus Marsh Rd
  • Princes Hwy/Plantation Rd
  • Rodbrough Cres/Bacchus Marsh Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

11 active roadworks / incidents

  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 24/04/2026 and 23/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PRINCES OUT-SHELL RAMP OF, PRINCES HIGHWAY23 Apr 2026 – 22 Jul 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 24/04/2026 and 23/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PRINCES HIGHWAY, PRINCES OUT-SHELL RAMP OF23 Apr 2026 – 22 Jul 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 09/05/2026 and 01/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.WHARF ROAD, LOWE STREET08 May 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 09/05/2026 and 01/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.LOWE STREET, WHARF ROAD08 May 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 09/05/2026 and 01/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.LOWE STREET, ST GEORGES ROAD08 May 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 09/05/2026 and 01/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.SHELL PARADE, UNNAMED08 May 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 09/05/2026 and 01/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.WHARF ROAD, LOWE STREET08 May 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 09/05/2026 and 01/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.UNNAMED, WHARF ROAD08 May 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 29/12/2025 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.GEELONG RING ROAD, BACCHUS MARSH-GEELONG RING IN RAMP ON28 Dec 2025 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 29/12/2025 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.GEELONG RING ROAD, PRINCES HIGHWAY28 Dec 2025 – 30 Jul 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

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

104 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Construction of Six (6) Dwellings
    9 HARPUR ROAD CORIO 3214In progress
  • 2 Lot Subdivision of Existing Buildings
    40 CANADIAN PARADE CORIO 3214Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Dwelling on a Lot Less than 300sqm
    65 NAVIGATOR DRIVE CORIO 3214Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Construction of a Second Dwelling
    8 WASHINGTON STREET CORIO 3214NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of Fourteen (14) Warehouses, Five (5) Lot Subdivision and Reduction of Car Parking Requirements
    8 INNOVATION DRIVE CORIO 3214In progress
  • Construction of a single storey dwelling to the rear of the existing dwelling
    33 SHARLAND ROAD CORIO 3214Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Dependant Persons Unit in a Special Building Overlay
    8 BRODRIBB COURT CORIO 3214Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Use and Development of a Display Home and Construct and Display Business Identification Signage
    6 HALFPENNY PLACE CORIO 3214Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Three (3) Dwellings and Three (3) Lot Subdivision
    5 HARPUR ROAD CORIO 3214In progress
  • Construction of a Warehouse and Ancillary Office, Reduction of Car Parking requirements and Bicycle facilities, Display of Business Identification Signage, and Variation to an existing Easement
    122-126 O'BRIENS ROAD CORIO 3214Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Second Dwelling
    18 TALONA CRESCENT CORIO 3214Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Four (4) Dwellings
    3 AYR COURT CORIO 3214NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of Dwelling
    42 Navigator DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an Office and Warehouse, Construct and Display Illuminated Business Identification Signage and Reduction of Car Parking
    21-25 ENTERPRISE DRIVE CORIO 3214Lapsed
  • Construction of a Second Dwelling
    17 GRANAULT PARADE CORIO 3214In progress
  • Change of Use to Storage and Buildings and Works Associated with a Car Park
    60 TECHNOLOGY CLOSE CORIO 3214Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Construction of a Shed in a Special Building Overlay
    43 Granault ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Seven (7) Double Storey Dwellings
    12 DONAX ROAD CORIO 3214In progress
  • Construction of a six (6) storey office building, reduction of car parking and access to a road in a Road Zone
    83A PURNELL ROAD CORIO 3214NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and Works Associated with the Display of Illuminated Business Identification Signage
    95 Hendy StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Second Dwelling and Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    48 GRANAULT PARADE CORIO 3214Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Two (2) Dwellings
    5 English CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Construction and Display of an Internally Illuminated Business Identification Sign
    4-50 School RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Use & Development of an Industrial Building and Construct and Display of Business Identification Signage and Reduction of Car Parking
    50 TECHNOLOGY CLOSE CORIO 3214Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works Associated with the Construction of a Steward/Camera Tower
    40 Broderick RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove the Reserve Status on a Council Reserve
    11 MCHARRY COURT CORIO 3214Lapsed
  • Use and Development Associated with a Trade Supplies, Business Identification Pole Signage, Construction of a Fence and a Reduction of Statutory Car Parking Requirements
    115-117 O'Briens RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Second Dwelling and Two (2) Lot Subdivision and Alterations to Access to a Road Zone Category 1
    289 Princes HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Two (2) Dwellings
    9A Detroit CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Staged Multi Lot Subdivision, Extension of Freeway Noise Wall, Creation of Reserves and Removal of Native Vegetation
    PARENT - 55 Broderick RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of Four (4) Warehouses and Business Identification Signage
    27-30 Success CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Two Lot Subdivision (Boundary re-alignment)
    370 Bacchus Marsh RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Ten (10) Dwellings
    2 FRONSAC AVENUE CORIO 3214Lapsed
  • Construction of an Outbuilding in a Special Building Overlay
    51 Streeton ClosePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    34 HARPUR ROAD CORIO 3214Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct and Display Replacement Signage including Internally Illuminated Business Identification Sign and Promotional Sign to an Existing Service Station
    260-272 Princes HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    PARENT - 10 Harpur RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Two (2) Dwellings
    3 Detroit CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of a Food Van on Site for Take Away Food and Drink
    68 BACCHUS MARSH ROAD CORIO 3214NOD issued by a delegate

  • February 2021

  • Use and development of the land as a warehouse, reduction in the statutory car parking rate and use of the land for the sale of liquor (pre-retail)
    29-39 Enterprise DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

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

58 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bbq (2)
  • Bench (4)
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Bus stop (17)
  • Plantation Rd/Bacchus Marsh RdBus stop
  • Rodbrough Cres/Bacchus Marsh RdBus stop
  • School Rd/Princes HwyBus stop
  • Selma St/Princes HwyBus stop
  • Degani Melbourne Road Drive ThruCafe
  • Pie FaceCafe

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

Parks & reserves

26 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Biddlecombe OvalPark
  • Chapel OvalPark
  • Cloverdale ReservePark
  • Clunies ReservePark
  • Corio Community ReservePark
  • Corio Native Grasslands ReserveNature reserve
  • Detroit Crescent ReservePark
  • Goldsworthy ReservePark
  • Hendy Street ReservePark
  • Howitt ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
5
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Chemist Warehousepharmacy
  • Chemist WarehousePrinces Highwaypharmacy
  • Corio Bay HealthBacchus Marsh Roadphysiotherapist
  • Corio DentalBacchus Marsh Roaddentist
  • Healthview DentalBacchus Marsh Roaddentist

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
1/10
IRSD decile (2021)
1/10

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

Childcare

4 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Cheeky CloudsPurnell Roadkindergarten
  • Korayn Birralee Family CentrePurnell Roadkindergarten
  • Northern Bay Family Learning Centrekindergarten
  • William Hovell Pre-Schoolkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

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

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
119
Parks (OSM)
36

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
60.8/100
National rank
658th in Australia
State rank
183rd in VIC
Peer rank
#3 among Coastal & beach · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#33 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime192
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime239
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Storecrime404
  • B49 Other Theftcrime202
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime428
  • Cheeky CloudschildcarePurnell Roadkindergarten
  • Korayn Birralee Family CentrechildcarePurnell Roadkindergarten
  • Northern Bay Family Learning Centrechildcarekindergarten
  • William Hovell Pre-Schoolchildcarekindergarten
  • Chemist Warehousehealthpharmacy

Data sources & freshness

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