Corio, Victoria

Corio
GeelongVictoria
Corio is located in City of Greater Geelong
Corio
Corio
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Coordinates38°04′26″S 144°21′32″E / 38.074°S 144.359°E / -38.074; 144.359
Population15,296 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density1,214/km2 (3,144/sq mi)
Established1860s
Postcode(s)3214
Elevation17 m (56 ft)
Area12.6 km2 (4.9 sq mi)
Location
LGA(s)City of Greater Geelong
State electorate(s)Lara
Federal division(s)Corio
Suburbs around Corio:
Lovely Banks Lara Avalon
Lovely Banks Corio Avalon
Lovely Banks Norlane and North Shore Corio Bay

Corio (/kər/) is a residential and industrial area, which forms one of the largest suburbs of Geelong, Victoria in Australia. It is located approximately 9 km north of the Geelong central business district. The area was formerly known as Cowie's Creek after James Cowie, an early land owner who was active in the local and state government.[2]

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Corio (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 17 November 2017. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ City of Greater Geelong - Ward Boundaries 2004