Overall score
Bell Park
48.0/100
Corio
39.5/100
Bell Park for schools; Corio for retirees and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bell Park
48.0/100
Corio
39.5/100
Crime rate
Bell Park
83.3 / 1k
Corio
191.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bell Park
147
Corio
154
Population
Bell Park
5,602
Corio
15,497
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Bell Park | Corio |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.0/100 | 39.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 70.1/100 | 55.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 83.3 / 1k | 191.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 26 |
| Public transport stops | 26 | 78 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 82.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 147 | 154 |
| Planning activity | 48 | 104 |
| Green cover | 6.8% | 9.8% |
| Population | 5,602 | 15,497 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 1/10 |
Bell Park reads as a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby; Corio is a beachside established suburb where the coast sets the tone. Corio leans into coastal living, while Bell Park feels more inland and suburban in character.
On the data, Bell Park is stronger for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and walkability; Corio answers with housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Bell Park suits retirees more clearly, whereas Corio is the stronger match for people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.