Corio vs Lovely Banks
The verdict
Corio is more affordable, with a median house price of $478K versus $693K in Lovely Banks. Corio rates higher for transport (87 vs 16). Corio is closer to the coast (1.6 km vs 7.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Lovely Banks rates higher (78 vs 54/100 in Corio).
Scores
| Corio | Lovely Banks | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 28 |
| Transport | 87 | 16 |
| Education | 43 | 47 |
| Liveability | 64 | 23 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Corio | Lovely Banks | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,497 | 2,782 |
| Median age | 35 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,152 | $1,991 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 16.9% | 27.1% |
| Born in Australia | 65.9% | 72.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.9 |
Growth: Corio High Growth · Lovely Banks High Growth
Property
| Corio | Lovely Banks | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $478K | $693K |
| Median unit price | $386K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -1.0% | 0.7% |
| 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 | Lovely Banks | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 54 | 78 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 503 | 359 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 336 | 180 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 749 | 216 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,009 | 4,026 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Corio | Lovely Banks | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 1 |
| Government | 5 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 988 | 1,037 |
See the full school list on each profile: Corio · Lovely Banks
Transport
| Corio | Lovely Banks | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 87 | 16 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 76 | 5 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 750 m | 6.2 km |
Liveability
| Corio | Lovely Banks | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 1 |
| Parks | 37 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 26 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 16 | 37 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.6 km | 7.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 58.8 km | 61.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.6 km | 8.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.4 km | 12.6 km |
Population & growth
| Corio | Lovely Banks | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 15,497 | 2,782 |
| Estimated 2025 | 15,607 | 2,802 |
| Projected 2041 | 23,124 | 4,151 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.18% | 0.18% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Corio or Lovely Banks?
Lovely Banks has the higher residential safety score (Corio 54/100 vs Lovely Banks 78/100).
Which is more affordable, Corio or Lovely Banks?
Corio is more affordable, with a median house price of $478K versus $693K.
Which has better schools, Corio or Lovely Banks?
Lovely Banks has a higher average school ICSEA (Corio 988 vs Lovely Banks 1037; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Corio or Lovely Banks?
Corio has the higher transport score (Corio 87/100 vs Lovely Banks 16/100).
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