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Overview

Corio lies 9 km north of Geelong’s central business district, combining residential streets with the long‑standing Geelong Oil Refinery. The 2016 census recorded 15,296 people, a median age of 35, and a predominately working‑class community. Residents benefit from the Corio Shopping Centre, Stead Park and a range of local clubs for football, cricket, netball and athletics.

Cars dominate travel, but CDC Geelong buses link Corio with the city centre, and V/Line services at Corio railway station provide direct connections to Geelong and Melbourne. The 2009 opening of the Geelong Bypass diverted through‑traffic onto the Princes Freeway, easing local road flow. Housing remains affordable, with a 2012 median house price of $223,000, positioning Corio as one of the more cost‑effective suburbs in Victoria.

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