Bell Post Hill vs Corio
Corio (median $513,500) is roughly 22% cheaper to buy into than Bell Post Hill ($661,300).
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Bell Post Hill and Corio side by side
| Measure | Bell Post Hill | Corio |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $661,300 | $513,500 |
| Median unit | $450,000 | $325,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $420/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $380/wk |
| Owner occupied | 73.0% | 57.0% |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | 40.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1013 | 1015 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 34 |
| Transit score | 0 | 60 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,083 | 15,497 |
| Median age | 42 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 476 mm | 469 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.8°C | 26.0°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Corio scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 34/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Corio (1015) sits above Bell Post Hill (1013). Bell Post Hill skews owner-occupied (73%), Corio runs more rental-dense (57% owner).
- For buyers
- Corio is the lower entry point at $513,500 median, 22% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Corio edges out on average school ICSEA (1015 vs 1013).
Bell Post Hill vs Corio: common questions
Is Bell Post Hill or Corio cheaper to buy in?
Corio has the lower median house price at $513,500, roughly 22% below Bell Post Hill ($661,300). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Bell Post Hill or Corio have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Corio scores 1015 vs 1013 in Bell Post Hill. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Bell Post Hill or Corio?
Corio scores 34/100 on walkability vs 2/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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