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| Locality | Corio |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Greater Geelong City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -38.06753 |
| Longitude | 144.37295 |
| Population | 15,215 |
| Density | 795.3 /km² |
| Area | 19.1 km² |
| Elevation | 9 m |
| Postcode | 3214 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 59 km west-southwest |
Corio is a locality in the Greater Geelong City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of 15,215. The locality covers an area of 19.1 km², giving a population density of about 795.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 9 m above sea level. It lies approximately 59 km west-southwest of Melbourne. Corio is located at 38.0675°S, 144.3730°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3214.
Corio breathes a steady, industrial calm against the broader Geelong plains, its landscape a pragmatic blend of flat expanses and the gentle rise towards the Corio Bay foreshore. It lies 9.1 km north of Geelong, VIC (from Geelong, VIC: bearing 5°T), and is situated 12.8 km north-north-east of Highton. The air here, especially on a crisp morning, carries the faint tang of salt from the bay, mingling with the earthy scent of distant paddocks and the subtle hum of commerce. Low-slung brick buildings and corrugated iron structures define much of its character, punctuated by the occasional splash of colour from well-tended gardens or the vibrant green of sporting ovals. This is a place where the sky seems to stretch endlessly, a vast canvas often brushed with the soft, diffused light of the southern hemisphere, particularly as the day begins to wane and the shadows lengthen across the bitumen.
The history of Corio is intrinsically tied to the development of the Geelong region and its access to the sea. For generations, its strategic position on the bay made it a vital hub for trade and industry. The land itself has long supported agricultural pursuits, with farming and grazing forming the backbone of the local economy for much of its past, a legacy still visible in the patterned fields that edge the developed areas. More recently, Corio has become synonymous with a robust industrial sector, its harbour a busy artery for shipping and manufacturing, giving the place a distinct economic pulse. This industrious spirit is a defining characteristic, a quiet testament to the hard work and enterprise that has shaped Corio over time, drawing people and opportunity to its shores.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Corio, Victoria. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Corio, in the Greater Geelong City local government area.
Detailed location data for Corio includes the postcode (3214), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Greater Geelong City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Corio is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |