Victoria · Postcode 3214
Corio postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 60 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Corio at a glance vs VIC
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against VIC
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Corio ranks: household income sits in the bottom 25% of VIC suburbs; SEIFA decile 1 places it in the bottom 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Corio vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Corio | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,152 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $280 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,300 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 35 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 8.7% +VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 3214 covers Corio, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 60 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Geelong region of Victoria. Local government services are provided by Greater Geelong.
According to the 2021 Census, Corio has a population of 15,497 with a median age of 35. The median weekly household income is $1,152, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 8.7%, higher than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 395 (2.5% of residents).
Housing in Corio includes a median weekly rent of $280, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,300, with 5,591 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Rental properties account for 41.3% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Corio scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Schools in Corio include Northern Bay P-12 College, Geelong Grammar School and St Francis Xavier School.
Corio is part of the Geelong statistical area in Victoria.
Corio details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3214 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 15,497 |
| Median Age | 35 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,152/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $537/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $280 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 19.8 km² |
| Population Density | 783/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 5,591 |
| Australian Citizens | 79.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 395 (2.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -38.0741368 |
| Longitude | 144.358638 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 60 km |
| Region (SA4) | Geelong |
| Area (SA3) | Geelong |
| Local Government | Greater Geelong |
| Federal Electorate | Corio |
| State Electorate | Lara (Western Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 2,873 (18.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 2,400 (15.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 4,085 (26.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 3,735 (24.1%) |
| 65+ years | 2,396 (15.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 1,761 (11.4%) |
| Arthritis | 1,456 (9.4%) |
| Diabetes | 1,093 (7.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 656 (4.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 468 (3.0%) |
| Cancer | 407 (2.6%) |
| Dementia | 57 (0.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 518 (9.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 2,239 (40.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,828 (33.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 890 (16.3%) |
Schools in Corio
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Corio. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Corio
Same Postcode (3214)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.