About this property
The property is a unit.
Alternate search: Unit 1, 196 Purnell Road.
1/196 Purnell Road
196 Purnell Road, Corio VIC 3214, Australia
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Key details
- Locality
- Corio
- State
- VIC
- GNAF PID
A unique ID for this address in Australia's national address database.
- GAVIC411167827
- Legal parcel ID
The official land parcel identifier used on property titles and plans.
- 1\LP137519
- Property type
- Unit
- Internal area
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- Land Use Category
What the land is mainly used for, such as Residential, Commercial, Industrial or Other.
- Residential
Real Estate Agencies
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Popularity is a formula combining local activity, sales speed, and rental speed signals.
Eview Real Estate
McGrath - Geelong | Newtown
Ray White - HIGHTON
Bal Real Estate - Western and Northern Suburbs
Geelong Real Estate Co - Geelong
Barry Plant - Geelong
Hayeswinckle - HIGHTON
Maxwell Collins Real Estate - Geelong
Area Specialist Geelong
Harcourts - North Geelong
Jellis Craig - Geelong
Gartland (Residential) - GEELONG
Hodges Real Estate Group - MELBOURNE
Stockdale & Leggo - Bannockburn
Raine & Horne Point Cook - Williams Landing
Professionals St Albans - ST ALBANS
The Geelong Agency
Stockdale & Leggo South Barwon - BELMONT
Sarab & Co Real Estate
The Agents Excellence in Real Estate - WILLIAMS LANDING
Raine & Horne Tarnina
Compton Green Geelong - Geelong
Ray White - Geelong West
First National Real Estate Golden Plains - BANNOCKBURN
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Nearby schools
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1.9 km
* Approximate straight-line distances
Frequently asked questions
What type of residence is located at 1/196 Purnell Road?
The property at 1/196 Purnell Road is a unit. It is listed simply as a unit in the features.
How far is this unit from the Geelong central business district?
Corio, where the unit is situated, lies approximately 9 km north of the Geelong central business district. The distance makes the CBD easily reachable by car or public transport.
What public transport options are available near the property?
The area is served by CDC Geelong bus routes that connect Corio to the Geelong CBD, and Corio railway station provides V/Line train services to Geelong and Melbourne. Taxis and ridesharing are also available.
Are there any shopping or retail facilities close to the unit?
Yes, the Corio Shopping Centre – opened in 1973 and redeveloped in 2007/08 – is nearby, offering a range of retail options. The Corio Post Office is also within about 1 km of the property.
What recreational spaces are within a short distance of the property?
Stead Park is roughly 1.8 km away, providing green space and leisure facilities. The Leisuretime Sports Precinct is about 2–3 km from the unit, offering additional sport and fitness amenities.
What are the main industries in the Corio area?
The most notable industry in Corio is the Geelong Oil Refinery, which opened in 1956 and is now operated by Viva Energy after being purchased by Vitol in 2014. The suburb also has a history of motor‑vehicle manufacturing and other industrial activities.
Can you share a brief history of the Corio suburb?
Corio was originally known as Cowie's Creek after early landowner James Cowie and was first subdivided in 1852. A post office opened in 1864, the area was renamed Corio in 1913, and it has grown into one of Geelong's largest residential and industrial suburbs.