Corio vs North Shore
Corio (median $513,500) is roughly 38% cheaper to buy into than North Shore ($830,000).
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Corio and North Shore side by side
| Measure | Corio | North Shore |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $513,500 | $830,000 |
| Median unit | $325,000 | $200,160 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $420/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $380/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 57.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 40.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1015 | 1017 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 34 | 0 |
| Transit score | 60 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 15,497 | – |
| Median age | 35 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 469 mm | 476 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.0°C | 25.8°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 (34/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving North Shore (1017) sits above Corio (1015).
- For buyers
- Corio is the lower entry point at $513,500 median, 38% 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
- North Shore edges out on average school ICSEA (1017 vs 1015).
Corio vs North Shore: common questions
Is Corio or North Shore cheaper to buy in?
Corio has the lower median house price at $513,500, roughly 38% below North Shore ($830,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Corio or North Shore have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), North Shore scores 1017 vs 1015 in Corio. 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, Corio or North Shore?
Corio scores 34/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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