Corio vs Lara, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Corio | Lara |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 69.8/100 | 61.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 85.2/100 | 88.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 189.2 / 1k | 69.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 26 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 78 | 61 |
| Walkability | 82.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 146 | 52 |
| Planning activity | 104 | 119 |
| Population | 15,497 | 19,014 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 6/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Corio and Lara offer different strengths across official suburb data. Corio leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Corio; Housing (desirability) favours Lara; Crime rate favours Lara. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Lara, Families → Lara, Beach lifestyle → Corio, Investment → Corio.