Federal Electorate · Area profile
Corio
773 km²
Daily life in Corio is characterised by a strong connection to local amenities, with most residents living within a short walk of parks, shops, and health services. This large community of over 159,000 people has grown by 21% since 2011 and remains an affordable place to live. While it is predominantly Australian-born, there is a noticeable trend toward people identifying as having no religion. The area feels established and family-oriented, blending a variety of housing types with a high level of accessibility to essential services.
Modest local incomes, but the area's schools serve a more advantaged intake.
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The typical resident is 39 years old, and the population has aged slightly since 2011 as the proportion of seniors rose to 18.1%. Around 17.3% of the community are children under 15, which is about the same as the national figure.
People born overseas make up 19.1% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, and the proportion of overseas-born residents rose slightly since 2011.
English is the main language for 80.1% of the community, and the 14.3% who use another language at home is well below the national figure. This reflects the area's lower proportion of overseas-born residents.
A large number of residents report having no religion, at 42.8%, which is well above the national figure. This has been a significant trend, with the number rising 19 points since 2011.
The number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher rose 8.4 points since 2016 to reach 24.1%. Additionally, 54.3% of residents finished Year 12, an increase of 14 points since 2011.
Typical weekly household income is $1,530, which is a little below the national figure. However, there has been growth in higher earners, with those making $3,000 or more a week rising 14 points since 2011.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 31.4% of people living with a long-term health condition. This includes 11.4% with a mental health condition, which is much higher than the national average.
Unpaid care is common in the area, as 13.5% of people provide unpaid care, a figure that is much higher than in most similar areas. Volunteering has fallen slightly to 13.2% since 2011.
The area has a high number of people living alone (30.3%) and a higher-than-usual proportion of one-parent families at 16.2%. Typical homes hold 2.4 people, which is slightly lower than the state average.
Renters make up 32.2% of households, which is well above the state average. While detached houses are common, typical weekly rents ($320) and home loan payments ($1,700) are both lower than the national figure.
Most people drive to work, and only 1.6% use public transport, which is lower than in other areas. Working from home has become much more common, rising 15 points since 2016 to 18.5%.
The community is relatively mobile, with 39% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 14.8% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.
About 60.7% of adults are working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate fell to 4.9% by 2021. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, which is the most common industry.
Corio is very walkable, with 81% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a variety of amenities. Nearly all residents (97.3%) live within 15 minutes of a park, and 88.8% are close to public transport.