About this property
Alternate search: Unit 1, 251 Plantation Road.
251 Plantation Road, Corio VIC 3214, Australia
Alternate search: Unit 1, 251 Plantation Road.
The address 1/251 Plantation Road is a unit, meaning it is a self‑contained apartment within a larger building. It offers the typical amenities of a standalone residence while sharing common structures with other units.
Corio, the suburb where the unit is situated, lies approximately 9 km north of Geelong’s central business district. The distance can be covered by car in about 15 minutes under normal traffic conditions.
The area is serviced by CDC Geelong buses that run between Corio and Geelong’s CBD, and the Corio railway station provides V/Line train connections to Geelong and Melbourne. Taxis and ridesharing options are also readily accessible.
Within roughly 0.5 km you’ll find the former Shire of Corio site, and about 1.1 km to the south is the suburb of Lovely Banks. The Corio Post Office is about 1.5 km away, while Stead Park, a local recreational area, is situated roughly 2‑3 km from the unit.
Corio is known for its industrial base, most prominently the Geelong Oil Refinery operated by Viva Energy. Historically, motor vehicle and parts manufacturing have also been major employers in the suburb.
As of the 2016 census, Corio had a population of about 15,300 people with a median age of 35. The community is predominantly Australian‑born (68 %) and English‑speaking, with a mix of cultural backgrounds including residents from England, Afghanistan, Myanmar, Thailand and the Philippines.
The suburb hosts several sporting organisations, such as Geelong SC, which plays at Stead Park, and the Corio Sporting Club that fields football, cricket and netball teams. Athletic activities are also supported by the nearby Corio Athletics Stadium.