Corio vs Norlane
The verdict
Norlane is more affordable, with a median house price of $468K versus $478K in Corio. Corio rates higher for transport (87 vs 63). Norlane rates higher for liveability (79 vs 64). On the separate residential safety score, Corio rates higher (54 vs 5/100 in Norlane).
Scores
| Corio | Norlane | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 64 |
| Transport | 87 | 63 |
| Education | 43 | 46 |
| Liveability | 64 | 79 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Corio | Norlane | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,497 | 8,682 |
| Median age | 35 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,152 | $909 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 16.9% | 19.1% |
| Born in Australia | 65.9% | 62.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.2 |
Growth: Corio High Growth · Norlane High Growth
Property
| Corio | Norlane | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $478K | $468K |
| Median unit price | $386K | $402K |
| House price YoY | -1.0% | 5.5% |
| 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 | Norlane | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 54 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 503 | 1,831 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 336 | 507 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 749 | 1,854 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,009 | 18,867 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Corio | Norlane | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 4 |
| Government | 5 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 988 | 943 |
Transport
| Corio | Norlane | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 87 | 63 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 76 | 43 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 750 m | 1.3 km |
Liveability
| Corio | Norlane | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 4 |
| Parks | 37 | 13 |
| Playgrounds | 26 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | 16 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.6 km | 1.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 58.8 km | 61.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.6 km | 4.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.4 km | 6.6 km |
Population & growth
| Corio | Norlane | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 15,497 | 8,682 |
| Estimated 2025 | 15,607 | 8,483 |
| Projected 2041 | 23,124 | 12,955 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.18% | -0.58% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Corio or Norlane?
Corio has the higher residential safety score (Corio 54/100 vs Norlane 5/100).
Which is more affordable, Corio or Norlane?
Norlane is more affordable, with a median house price of $468K versus $478K.
Which has better schools, Corio or Norlane?
Corio has a higher average school ICSEA (Corio 988 vs Norlane 943; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Corio or Norlane?
Corio has the higher transport score (Corio 87/100 vs Norlane 63/100).
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