Corio vs Lara
The verdict
Corio is more affordable, with a median house price of $478K versus $683K in Lara. Lara rates higher for education (50 vs 43). Corio is closer to the coast (1.6 km vs 6.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Lara rates higher (82 vs 54/100 in Corio).
Scores
| Corio | Lara | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 69 |
| Transport | 87 | 85 |
| Education | 43 | 50 |
| Liveability | 64 | 68 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Corio | Lara | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,497 | 19,014 |
| Median age | 35 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,152 | $1,969 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 16.9% | 30.5% |
| Born in Australia | 65.9% | 79.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.7 |
Growth: Corio High Growth · Lara High Growth
Property
| Corio | Lara | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $478K | $683K |
| Median unit price | $386K | $505K |
| House price YoY | -1.0% | -3.5% |
| 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
| Corio | Lara | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 54 | 82 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 503 | 289 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 336 | 263 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 749 | 326 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,009 | 4,292 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Corio | Lara | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 4 |
| Government | 5 | 3 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 988 | 1,008 |
Transport
| Corio | Lara | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 87 | 85 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 76 | 59 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 750 m | 2.2 km |
Liveability
| Corio | Lara | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.8°C | 24.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.0°C | 14.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 540 | 540 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 11 |
| Parks | 37 | 50 |
| Playgrounds | 26 | 22 |
| Swimming pools | 16 | 42 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.6 km | 6.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 58.8 km | 53.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.6 km | 7.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.4 km | 16.5 km |
Population & growth
| Corio | Lara | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 15,497 | 19,014 |
| Estimated 2025 | 15,607 | 21,833 |
| Projected 2041 | 23,124 | 28,372 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.18% | 3.52% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Corio or Lara?
Lara has the higher residential safety score (Corio 54/100 vs Lara 82/100).
Which is more affordable, Corio or Lara?
Corio is more affordable, with a median house price of $478K versus $683K.
Which has better schools, Corio or Lara?
Lara has a higher average school ICSEA (Corio 988 vs Lara 1008; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Corio or Lara?
Corio has the higher transport score (Corio 87/100 vs Lara 85/100).
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