259 Plantation Road, Corio VIC 3214, Australia
| Event | Date | Price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | May 1999 | $60,000 | $30 |
| Sold | Jul 1988 | $35,000 | $17 |
Price per m² based on land size of 2000 m².
The property is a house with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and provides 4 parking spaces. It sits on a spacious 2,000 m² block of land.
The house sits on a 2,000 m² (about half an acre) parcel, offering ample outdoor space for gardens, recreation or future development.
Corio is served by CDC Geelong bus routes connecting to the Geelong CBD, and the Corio railway station provides V/Line train services to Geelong and Melbourne. The Princes Freeway bypasses the suburb, giving easy car access as well.
The Corio Post Office is located approximately 1.7 km away, making postal services conveniently close.
The most notable local industry is the Geelong Oil Refinery, originally opened by Shell Australia in 1956 and now operated by Viva Energy after its 2014 sale.
Corio is a working‑class suburb with a median age of 35. Many residents are employed in trades, technical roles, and transport sectors, reflecting the area's strong industrial base.
The suburb hosts the Corio Sporting Club, including cricket and netball clubs, and the Corio Athletics Stadium on Goldsworthy Road, as well as the Stead Park home ground for Geelong SC.
