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VIC · Bass Coast Council

Corinella, 3984

Est. population · Jun 2025

1,257

Growth (1 yr)

+2.0%

Growth (5 yr)

+14.2%

Median age

53

Median income

$1,169/wk

Employment rate

46.2%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$686,000

Languages at home

4.5%non-English

Most common: Arabic, Italian, Khmer

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

39.2/100
Below average

782nd in VIC

Verified 89% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Coastal
  • Green suburb
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
What Corinella is known for: Coastal, Green suburb, National parks, Excellent transport, Education hub

Suburb profile

Corinella is a coastal smaller community a long way from Melbourne, where beach life and a quieter rhythm set the tone. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Local shops are sparse, so a fuller set of amenities usually means travelling to a neighbouring town or regional hub.

Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state.

Crime reports are up on the previous period. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.

The desirability picture is below average, weighed down by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus community and employment relative to similar coastal suburbs. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Corinella snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$686k

-12% change

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

1,257

+2.0% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

26.4%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#50

among Coastal & beach · Mature

Safety

25th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

88th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

3/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

35th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
39.2/100 — Below average
National rank
3904th in Australia
State rank
782nd in VIC
Peer rank
#50 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#87 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$686,000
Median price change
-12.1%

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

1,257(June 2025)

+2.0% annual · +14.2% over 5 years · 88th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+2.0%
5-year growth
+14.2%
Change in 1 year
+25
Change in 5 years
+156
Growth rank in VIC
88th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~1,450), extrapolated at +2.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
1,181
Median age
53
Median household income / week
$1,169
Dwelling vacancy
26.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
172 of 651
Median monthly mortgage
$1,500
Employment rate
46.2%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
473 / 0 / 3

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
38
Against the person
11
Against property
17
Rate per 1,000 residents
30.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 107 residents
State safety percentile
24.9th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+22.6%

Most common offence types

  • A231 Fv Common Assault7
  • B21 Criminal Damage5
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft4
  • B49 Other Theft4
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order9

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
1
Median school ICSEA
974
Median ICSEA percentile
35th
School list
  • Bass Valley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 974 · 35th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 198 students · Top SEA quarter 3%View on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

11 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Corinella Public Hall/Smythe St
  • Corinella Public Hall/Smythe St
  • Corinella Rd/Bass Hwy
  • Corinella Rd/Bass Hwy
  • Guy Rd/Argent Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Limited walkable amenities nearby
  • Great for outdoor family life — 11 parks mapped in suburb
  • Reasonable bus and transport access — 11 public transport stops
Walkability proxy
17/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0
Parks per 1,000 residents
9.31
Transport(1)

1 bus stops

Other(1)
  • Track

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Corinella Cemetery Bushland ReserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
14
Parks (OSM)
11

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Nearest hospital
Hospital (20.3 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
40
Participants per 1,000 residents
31.8

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
25° / 12°
Rainfall
197 mm · ~25 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
20° / 9°
Rainfall
228 mm · ~28 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
13° / 5°
Rainfall
261 mm · ~33 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
18° / 7°
Rainfall
304 mm · ~38 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

50 planning-related records

2021· 23 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Amendment to a permit in the HO Original preamble - Development of the land for a dwelling in the HO
    20 WETHERALL DRIVE CORINELLA 3984Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Construction of a dwelling in the DDO1
    19 LIBERTY CRESCENT CORINELLA 3984Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Development of land for a dwelling in the HO
    29 GAUDI BOULEVARD CORINELLA 3984Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Application to End S173 Agreement Dealing No. AN246581T
    58 CUTHBERT STREET CORINELLA 3984Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Application to End Section 173 Agreement AN246581T as the Bushfire Management Overlay no longer applies to the land
    19 LIBERTY CRESCENT CORINELLA 3984Withdrawn
  • Development of land for a dwelling in the HO30
    34 Gaudi BoulevardPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling in the DDO1
    26-28 PALMER STREET CORINELLA 3984NOD issued by a delegate
  • Development of land for a dwelling in the HO30
    21 Nouvel CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for outbuilding in association with existing dwelling in FZ
    9 Llewellyn ClosePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Development of land for a dwelling in the HO30
    21 Gaudi BoulevardPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Use and Development of the Land for a Dwelling and Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding associated with agriculture in the RAZ, HO28 and ESO1
    BRICK KILN ROAD CORINELLA 3984Lapsed
  • Development of the land for a dwelling exceeding seven (7) metres in height under the DDO1
    1 THE ANCHORAGE CORINELLA 3984Permit issued by the RA
  • Subdivide the land into five lots (boundary realignment) - Amend S173 Agreement AM218627N
    5 LLEWELLYN CLOSE CORINELLA 3984NOD issued by a delegate
  • Building and works for Stairs (pathway) in PPRZ and HO28
    CROWN LAND (SEE ALSO CORINELLA CARAVAN PARK), THE ESPLANADE CORINELLA 3984Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Application to End Section 173 Agreement AN246581T as the Bushfire Management Overlay no longer applies to the land
    33 Liberty CrescentNOD issued by a delegate
  • Subdivision of land into 6 lots and removal of native vegetation
    39-41 BALCOMBE STREET CORINELLA 3984NOD issued by a delegate
  • Multilot subdivision, consequential vegetation removal from Crown allotments 46 and 47 and the creation of an easement across Lot 2 PS303257
    CUTHBERT STREET & O`CONNOR ROAD CORINELLA 3984NOD issued by a delegate
  • Subdivision of land into 4 lots in GRZ1 and removal of native vegetation
    14-16 SMYTHE STREET CORINELLA 3984Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of land for dwelling in HO28
    30 Wetherall DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of land for a dwelling in DDO1
    40 NOUVEL CRESCENT CORINELLA 3984NOD issued by a delegate
  • Subdivision of land into 2 lots
    2-4 Wright StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Development of the land for a dwelling in the HO
    33 Gaudi BoulevardPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for a dwelling in the HO
    20 Wetherall DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 17 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Subdivision of land into 3 lots
    67 Jamieson StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Development of land for three (3) dwellings in the GRZ1
    61 Smythe StreetWithdrawn
  • Development of land for a dwelling in DDO1
    21 Liberty CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Staged multi-lot subdivision and removal of vegetation - Application to Amend S173 Agreement Dealing No. AN246581T
    21 Liberty CrescentWithdrawn

  • September 2020

  • Development of land for dwelling in DDO1 and HO
    25 Nouvel CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for dwelling in HO30
    17 Nouvel CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works for verandah in HO28
    36 Wetherall DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of land for a dwelling and outbuilding (shed) in the RAZ, HO28 and ESO1
    90 Joseph RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Development of land for a dwelling
    37b Balcombe StreetWithdrawn
  • Subdivision of land into 2 lots in FZ, creating a carriageway easement and alteration to access in a RDZ1
    145 Corinella RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and Works for Veranda
    15 Wetherall DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Amendment to planning permit to allow for a 37 lot subdivision of land and removal of native vegetation ¿ Amendment to remove CFA conditions 21, 22 & 23, and amend the plan of subdivision.
    48-56 Cuthbert Street & 61 Smythe StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for a dwelling, garage and swimming pool and install solar panels in the heritage overlay
    26 Gaudi BoulevardPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of land for Dwelling in HO
    32 Gaudi BoulevardPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Development of land for an outbuilding in association with an existing dwelling in HO28
    84 Joseph RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Subdivision of land into Two lots in GRZ1
    1 PETERS STREET CORINELLA 3984Lapsed
  • Use and development of the land for animal keeping - Amendment to Permit Conditions 4, 5, 6 & 8
    310 CORINELLA ROAD CORINELLA 3984Withdrawn

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Monash
Member of Parliament
Mary ALDRED (Liberal)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
116,463
Turnout (2025)
93.5%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
-1.2 pp toward Coalition

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 54.1%Labor 45.9%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 15.4 km away).

Coalition 51.2%Labor 48.8%

2.9 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: -1.4 pp toward Coalition

Nearest polling places

  • CorinellaLabor 47.0% · Coalition 53.0% TPP (2025)3.9 km away
  • GrantvilleLabor 52.6% · Coalition 47.4% TPP (2025)5.4 km away
  • BassLabor 45.9% · Coalition 54.1% TPP (2025)6.7 km away
  • KilcundaLabor 53.9% · Coalition 46.1% TPP (2025)13.7 km away
  • NewhavenLabor 64.2% · Coalition 35.8% TPP (2025)14.2 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
3/10
IRSD decile (2021)
3/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

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