Suburb Profile

LOCATION
Corio is a residential and industrial suburb 9km north of Geelong city. It lies between the Princes Highway and Corio Bay.

DESCRIPTION
Corio is one of Geelong's largest and most diverse suburbs, spreading from the Shell Oil Refinery west into residential areas and north along the coast of Corio Bay.

On Corio Bay, the Shell Refinery's pier docks large tankers while next door, Geelong Grammar School still trains some of the nation's elite students. The Refinery, one of Geelong's largest employers, dominates the coastal skyline. On the other side of the Princes Highway, Corio has a great range of suburban facilities, reserves and shopping centres.

Corio Village Shopping Centre (built in 1973) has department stores, supermarkets and over 90 specialty stores. It is next door to a large community health centre. There are five large reserves with sports facilities and Beckley Park hosts greyhound and harness racing, karting and a mini-bike track. Its relative closeness to Melbourne makes Corio a popular place to live.

POPULATION
The population of Corio in 2001 was 15,451 people

EDUCATION
There are 7 schools and 2 childcare centres located in Corio.