Corio, VIC 3214 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Corio is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3214, home to 15,497 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Greater Geelong local government area and roughly 62 km from the Melbourne CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$280 /wk
Population15,497
Median age35
Area19.8 km²
To CBD62 km
LGAGreater Geelong

Demographics

Population
15,497
Median age
35 years
Median household income
$1,152 /week
Median personal income
$537 /week
Median family income
$1,347 /week
Average household size
2.5
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Greater Geelong
Statistical region (SA4)
Geelong
Remoteness classification
Major Cities of Australia
Federal electorate
Corio
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$280 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,300
Rent share of household income
24%

Schools

  • Northern Bay P-12 College Other · Government
  • St Thomas Aquinas School Primary · Catholic
  • St Francis Xavier School Primary · Catholic
  • Bell Park North Primary School Primary · Government
  • Geelong Baptist College Other · Independent

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 18 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 68 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Cox Rd/Thompson Rd bus · 342 m
  • Donnybrook Rd/Thompson Rd bus · 408 m
  • Norlane Aquatic Recreation Centre/Princes Hwy bus · 454 m
  • Swallow Cres/Princes Hwy bus · 500 m
  • St Georges Rd/Princes Hwy bus · 534 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 3 cafés
  • 14 restaurants
  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 43 parks and reserves
  • 5 gyms and fitness centres
  • 2 libraries
  • 4 supermarkets
  • 26 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 1.5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (25.8°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (13.8°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 533 mm
  • Reference station: Laverton RAAF, 43.6 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 59.5% of the 7,187 resolvable premises in Corio. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 59.5%
  • Fibre to the Curb: 5.0%
  • Fibre to the Building: 1.9%
  • Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 0.2%
  • Fibre to the Node: 32.6%
  • Fixed Wireless: 0.8%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 5,720 across postcode 3214 in the year to December 2025.
  • Most common categories: 2,714 property offences, 940 violent offences, 356 drug offences.
  • Wider Greater Geelong LGA: 8,641 offences per 100,000 residents.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Corio?

Corio (VIC 3214) had 15,497 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 35. It sits within the Greater Geelong local government area.

What is the median rent in Corio?

The median advertised rent in Corio is $280/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Corio?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Corio covering government, catholic, independent sectors. Nearest include: Northern Bay P-12 College (0.8 km), St Thomas Aquinas School (0.8 km), St Francis Xavier School (1.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Corio?

Corio is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (59.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Corio?

Across postcode 3214, 5,720 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (2,714), violent (940), drug offences (356). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Corio?

In Corio, mean daily temperatures range from 9.5°C to 19.8°C and annual rainfall is 533 mm measured at the Laverton RAAF weather station (43.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Corio?

68 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Corio centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 18 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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