Corio

POSTAL CODE: VIC, 3214

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Based on its average 5-year and quarterly capital gains CORIO, 3214 saw average growth in the long term.

A survey of average capital gains or median home price increase in suburbs across the country shows that CORIO, 3214 obtained a 8.79% growth over a ten-year period. It ranks 663rd on our list of suburbs that property investors should look into.

CORIO, 3214 in VIC belongs to the local government area of Greater Geelong.

CORIO, 3214 has a capital gain of 10.08% for the past year, which is higher than average compared to its 37.18% growth within a five-year period.

With the median home price in CORIO sitting at $535,000, and the average rent at $430, property owners could potentially earn a 4.18% increase in gross rental yield.

Figures from the previous quarter show that capital gains for real estate buyers in CORIO are low, as opposed to average gains per annum over the past five years.

A steady increase in median property prices over a five-year period in CORIO, 3214 translates to a 1.82% capital gain.

Property investors enjoyed capital gains of 7.69% over the last 12 months in CORIO, translating to lower returns compared with its peers in VIC.

CORIO, 3214 delivered a weaker performance in contrast to other Australian suburbs in terms of appreciation of property value. Investors saw the median home price rise to $420,000.

Profits due to an upward trend in home prices in CORIO, 3214 averaged 0.61% per annum over a 3-year period.

Home owners selling their properties and realtors in CORIO usually have to wait an average of N/A days before their assets are lifted off the market.

Average weekly rents on listings have reached the $380 mark, reflecting a 4.7% increase in returns based on the current median price in CORIO.

CORIO, 3214 places 72nd in Australia based on median property value growth during the quarter.

Surburb overview

Corio is a bayside suburb recognised for its longstanding industrial heritage. It is one of the largest suburbs in Geelong and is close to its central business district.

Suburb background

As an industrial town, Corio used to house the production facilities of major automotive and oil and gas giants, as well as mining and freight businesses. These companies engaged a huge chunk of the town’s workforce and were responsible for keeping the suburb’s economy in the pink of health. Many of its residents are skilled labourers, who take pride in the town’s earned reputation.

In its new life, the town is seeing a gradual departure from its heavy industrial past and is making way for quaint residential developments. Realtors report an increase in city dwellers buying houses in Corio due to its proximity to the CBD, and the size and price of the home and land packages on offer. In Corio, a three-bedroom home could set buyers back by an estimated $250,000.

Popular tourist spots

Points of interest in Corio include the Limeburners Lagoon State Nature Reserve, where one can get stunning views of the sea or go bird-watching. Another way is to cruise the Corio Bay by availing the services offered by a number of tourism companies in the area.

Other tourism destinations are a short drive away, such as Geelong’s National Wool Museum and Geelong Botanical Gardens. There’s also Eastern Beach's Baywalk Bollards – a popular, quirky attraction all around Geelong.

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