Bell Park vs Corio
The verdict
Corio is more affordable, with a median house price of $478K versus $620K in Bell Park. Bell Park rates higher for liveability (79 vs 64). Corio rates higher for transport (87 vs 59). On the separate residential safety score, Bell Park rates higher (70 vs 54/100 in Corio).
Scores
| Bell Park | Corio | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 66 |
| Transport | 59 | 87 |
| Education | 56 | 43 |
| Liveability | 79 | 64 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bell Park | Corio | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,602 | 15,497 |
| Median age | 41 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,224 | $1,152 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.2% | 16.9% |
| Born in Australia | 62.1% | 65.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.5 |
Growth: Bell Park High Growth · Corio High Growth
Property
| Bell Park | Corio | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $620K | $478K |
| Median unit price | $510K | $386K |
| House price YoY | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Bell Park | Corio | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 54 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 375 | 503 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 125 | 336 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 678 | 749 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,337 | 11,009 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bell Park | Corio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 7 |
| Government | 4 | 5 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 972 | 988 |
Transport
| Bell Park | Corio | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 59 | 87 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 26 | 76 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.3 km | 750 m |
Liveability
| Bell Park | Corio | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.8°C | 24.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.0°C | 14.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 540 | 540 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 3 |
| Parks | 9 | 37 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 26 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 16 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.0 km | 1.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 63.6 km | 58.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.2 km | 2.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.4 km | 9.4 km |
Population & growth
| Bell Park | Corio | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,602 | 15,497 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,596 | 15,607 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,359 | 23,124 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.03% | 0.18% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bell Park or Corio?
Bell Park has the higher residential safety score (Bell Park 70/100 vs Corio 54/100).
Which is more affordable, Bell Park or Corio?
Corio is more affordable, with a median house price of $478K versus $620K.
Which has better schools, Bell Park or Corio?
Corio has a higher average school ICSEA (Bell Park 972 vs Corio 988; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bell Park or Corio?
Corio has the higher transport score (Bell Park 59/100 vs Corio 87/100).
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