Corio Postcode
Victoria
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Corio Compares
Corio vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| 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
| 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 |
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
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 1 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
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
Suburbs Near Corio
Same Postcode (3214)
More Corio Data
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.