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VIC · Greater Geelong Council

Norlane, 3214

Est. population · Jun 2025

9,250

Growth (1 yr)

-0.7%

Growth (5 yr)

-2.5%

Median age

37

Median income

$909/wk

Employment rate

40.1%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$540,000

Languages at home

24.9%non-English

Most common: Punjabi, Croatian, Macedonian

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

62.3/100
Good

Top 20% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 100% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Excellent transport
  • High desirability
  • Café precinct
  • Education hub
  • Heritage area
What Norlane is known for: Excellent transport, High desirability, Café precinct, Education hub, Heritage area

Suburb profile

Norlane is a well-connected established suburb in Greater Geelong Council with everyday amenities close at hand. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with plenty of young families in the mix. The suburb has a clear multicultural mix alongside longer-term local households.

Everyday shopping is a local strength, with enough shops and services to cover most weekly needs close to home. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many metro suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Everyday errands are walkable, and buses keep the wider city within easy reach.

Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.

Against similar metro suburbs, growth momentum stand out and the overall desirability rating is good, with community and employment, plus safety less decisive.

At a glance

Norlane snapshot

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

Median house price

$540k

+16% change

Median rent

$490/wk

Population (ERP)

9,250

-0.7% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

9.5%

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

#75

among Metro Melbourne · Growth area

Safety

94th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

1st

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

1/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

14th

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
62.3/100 — Good
State standing
Top 20% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
791st in Australia
State rank
254th in VIC
Peer rank
#75 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#185 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
100%

Data sources & freshness

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

Housing

All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
$490
Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$540,000
Median price change
+16.1%

Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.

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

9,250(June 2025)

-0.7% annual · -2.5% over 5 years · 1th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
-0.7%
5-year growth
-2.5%
Change in 1 year
-66
Change in 5 years
-232
Growth rank in VIC
1th 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 (~9,350), extrapolated at +0.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
8,682
Median age
37
Median household income / week
$909
Dwelling vacancy
9.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
374 of 3,937
Median monthly mortgage
$1,200
Employment rate
40.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
3,019 / 485 / 56 (+ 5 other)

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 decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
2,621
Against the person
399
Against property
1,120
Rate per 1,000 residents
283.4
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 22 residents
State safety percentile
94.4th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-8.6%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage233
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle168
  • B49 Other Theft156
  • C32 Drug Possession163
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order551

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
2
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
909
Median ICSEA percentile
14th
School list
  • St Thomas Aquinas SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 941 · 21th percentile · LBOTE 26% · 149 students · Top SEA quarter 2% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
  • Northern Bay P-12 CollegeCombined · Government · ICSEA 877 · 7th percentile · LBOTE 35% · 1,726 students · Top SEA quarter 1% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • ILO Norlane Early Education CentreGerbera Avenuekindergarten
  • Montessori Minds Childcare & Kindergartenkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

43 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Cox Rd/Thompson Rd
  • Donnybrook Rd/Thompson Rd
  • Sparks Rd/Thompson Rd
  • The Boulevard/Thompson Rd
  • Thrush St/Thompson Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

239 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 restaurants · 2 cafes · 1 pubs · 2 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 7 fast food · 1 bakeries · 1 libraries

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Highly walkable for everyday errands
  • Great for outdoor family life — 13 parks mapped in suburb, 8 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport — 43 public transport stops
  • Good everyday shopping nearby — 6 shops and services
  • Strong local sport and recreation — 12 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
94/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0.23
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
1.38
Parks per 1,000 residents
1.5
Food & drink(12)
  • Bakers DelightBakery
  • Bean SqueezeCafe

    440-450 Melbourne Road

  • Forestry CafeCafe
  • Fast food
  • Fish and ChipsFast food
  • Hungry Jack'sFast food

    452-456 Melbourne Road

  • KFCFast food

    414-418 Melbourne Road

  • McDonald'sFast food
  • SubwayFast food

    430 Melbourne Road

  • The Pizza BoxFast food

    32 Rose Avenue

  • Norlane HotelPub

    2-8 Princes Highway, Norlane

  • Thai HouseRestaurant

    22 Rose Avenue

Shopping(7)
  • BP ShopConvenience store
  • Reddy ExpressConvenience store

    468 Princes Highway

  • Rose Ave Milk BarConvenience store

    24 Rose Avenue

  • Rose Avenue SupermarketConvenience store

    30 Rose Avenue

  • FoodworksSupermarket
  • WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(9)
  • Geelong Community Men's ShedCommunity centre
  • Norlane Community CentreCommunity centre

    39A Rose Avenue

  • Northern Aquatic and Community HubCommunity centre

    1-9 Cox Road

  • ILO Norlane Early Education CentreKindergarten

    11 Gerbera Avenue

  • Montessori Minds Childcare & KindergartenKindergarten
  • John Drysdale LibraryLibrary
  • Northern Bay College Peacock Avenue P-8 CampusSchool

    27-37 Peacock Avenue

  • Northern Bay College Tallis P-8 CampusSchool

    57 Tallis Street

  • St Thomas Aquinas Primary SchoolSchool

    49-59 Plume Street

Health & services(8)
  • Barwon Health NorthClinic

    155 Princes Highway, Norlane

  • Geelong Day SurgeryClinic
  • Norlane Medical CentreClinic

    49 Princes Highway, Norlane

  • Orbit MedicalClinic
  • Geelong DentalDentist

    62 Princes Highway

  • Norlane DentalDentist
  • Norlane Dental SurgeryDentist

    124 Sparks Road

  • Pharmacy 4 LessPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(24)
  • Max Effort FitnessGym

    Unit 3 9 Walpole Parade, Norlane

  • Darebin ParkPark
  • Evans ReservePark
  • Flamingo ReservePark
  • Fountain of Friendship ParkPark
  • Ibis ReservePark
  • Maynooth ReservePark
  • Park (4)
  • Waverley ReservePark
  • Windsor ParkPark
  • Flamingo Court PlaygroundPlayground
  • Ibis Court PlaygroundPlayground
  • Playground (4)
  • Rosella ReservePlayground
  • Windsor ParkPlayground
  • Leisuretime Sports PrecinctSports centre
  • Sports field
  • Windsor Skate ParkSports field
Transport(32)

32 bus stops

Other(50)
  • Bbq (2)
  • Bench (13)
  • Bicycle Parking (6)
  • Ashdown IngramCar Parts

    470 Melbourne Road

  • RepcoCar Parts

    470 Melbourne Road

  • TJMCar Parts
  • Pit Stop Car WashCar wash
  • G Town Catering Equipment Plus WhitegoodsCatering

    11 Baldwin Avenue

  • RSEA Safety NorlaneClothes

    Unit 2 365-455 Melbourne Road

  • Compressed Air (2)
  • Bunnings WarehouseDoityourself
  • Drinking water
  • The Smoked Egg CompanyEggs

    Unit 2 6 Surrey Street

  • Head to TailsEquestrian

    22 Baldwin Avenue

  • Fire Station No. 62Fire station

    20-32 Birdwood Avenue, Norlane

  • Kelly Garage DoorsGarage Door

    13 The Boulevard

  • Garden
  • Sydney ToolsHardware

    365-455 Melbourne Road

  • Coin LaundryLaundry
  • Norlane RSLLicensed Club

    29-31 Rose Avenue

  • Beacon LightingLighting

    365-455 Melbourne Road

  • Bell Post Shopping CentreMall
  • Labuan SquareMall
  • 4WD Supacentre GeelongOutdoor

    Unit 1 365-455 Melbourne Road

  • Bunnings WarehouseParking
  • Parking (56)
  • BPPetrol station

    402-412 Melbourne Road

  • ShellPetrol station
  • Northern PhysiotherapyPhysiotherapist

    86 Princes Highway

  • Hungarian Seventh-day Adventist ChurchPlace of worship
  • Norlane Church of ChristPlace of worship
  • Australia PostPost Box
  • Post Box
  • Corio Leisure Time CentrePublic toilets
  • Evans Reserve Toilet BlockPublic toilets
  • Public toilets
  • ROBIN AVENUE TOILET BLOCKPublic toilets
  • Windsor Oval Toilet BlockPublic toilets
  • Safe High TSRental

    12 Surrey Street

  • Australian Diving InstructionScuba Diving

    Unit 26 119 Corio Quay Road

  • Shelter (16)
  • St Georges Road/Station StreetShelter
  • Baptcare Coasthaven CommunitySocial Facility

    45 Robin Avenue

  • TelstraTelephone
  • Dunlop Norlane Tyre ServiceTyres
  • Vacant

    420 Melbourne Road

  • Vacant

    484 Melbourne Road

  • Vacuum Cleaner (2)
  • Victoria's Container Deposit SchemeVending machine
  • Waste Basket (9)

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

9 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Darebin ParkPark
  • Evans ReservePark
  • Flamingo ReservePark
  • Fountain of Friendship ParkPark
  • Ibis ReservePark
  • Jamina ReservePark
  • Maynooth ReservePark
  • Waverley ReservePark
  • Windsor ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
14
Parks (OSM)
13

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

Places of worship

2 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • Hungarian Seventh-day Adventist Church
  • Norlane Church of Christ

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
9
Nearest hospital
McKellar Centre (3.4 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • Barwon Health NorthPrinces HighwayClinic
  • Geelong Day SurgeryClinic
  • Geelong DentalPrinces HighwayDentist
  • Norlane DentalDentist
  • Norlane Dental SurgerySparks RoadDentist
  • Norlane Medical CentrePrinces HighwayClinic
  • Northern PhysiotherapyPrinces HighwayPhysiotherapist
  • Orbit MedicalClinic
  • Pharmacy 4 LessPharmacy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
606
Participants per 1,000 residents
65.5

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
26° / 12°
Rainfall
128 mm · ~16 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
21° / 10°
Rainfall
124 mm · ~16 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
14° / 6°
Rainfall
149 mm · ~19 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
19° / 8°
Rainfall
182 mm · ~23 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).

156 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Construction of Two (2) Dwellings, Two (2) Lot Subdivision and Alter Access to a Road in Transport Zone 2
    47 COX ROAD NORLANE 3214Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Three (3) Dwellings
    74 WAITARA GROVE NORLANE 3214Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Second Dwelling and Two (2) Lot Subdivision Adjacent to a Road Zone
    35 COX ROAD NORLANE 3214Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of Land for the Sale of Liquor associated with a Packaged Liquor Licence
    25 DONNYBROOK ROAD NORLANE 3214Withdrawn

  • August 2021

  • Construct and Display Two (2) Business Identification Signs
    60-80 NORTH SHORE ROAD NORLANE 3214Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Four (4) Dwellings and Four (4) Lot Subdivision
    14-16 DAREBIN STREET NORLANE 3214NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of Two Additional Dwellings
    7 TAKOMA COURT NORLANE 3214Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Second Dwelling and a Two Lot Subdivision
    6 WREN STREET NORLANE 3214Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Twelve (12) Dwellings
    124 PRINCES HIGHWAY NORLANE 3214Lapsed
  • Construction of a Second Dwelling and Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    47 OLYMPIC AVENUE NORLANE 3214Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Three (3) Lot Subdivision of Existing Buildings
    PARENT - 98 PRINCES HIGHWAY NORLANE 3214Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Dwelling on a Lot less than 300sqm
    2/23 PETTITT CRESCENT NORLANE 3214Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Three Lot Subdivision
    65 CAMELLIA CRESCENT NORLANE 3214Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Construction of Two (2) Dwellings
    36 PLUME STREET NORLANE 3214Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Five (5) Dwellings, Reduction of Carparking and Access to a Road Zone 1
    9 STATION STREET NORLANE 3214Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Two (2) Dwellings
    63 FORSTER STREET NORLANE 3214Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Three (3) Dwellings and Three (3) Lot Subdivision
    PARENT - 141 SPARKS ROAD NORLANE 3214Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Second Dwelling and Two Lot Subdivision
    50 ALKIRA AVENUE NORLANE 3214Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Three Dwellings
    42 DUNLOE AVENUE NORLANE 3214NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of Two Dwellings
    22 WREN STREET NORLANE 3214Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Two Dwellings and a Two Lot Subdivision
    26 DONNYBROOK ROAD NORLANE 3214Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Construction of Six Dwellings
    13 BELLNORE DRIVE NORLANE 3214Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of a Bus Depot
    365-455 MELBOURNE ROAD NORLANE 3214In progress
  • Buildings and Works Associated with a Section 2 Use (Place of Worship) and Display of Business Identification Signage
    4-8 SPRUHAN AVENUE NORLANE 3214Lapsed
  • Construction of Two (2) Dwellings
    20 Sparks RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Two (2) Dwellings
    5 Gerbera AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Two (2) Dwellings
    17 Wren StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Two (2) Dwellings
    40 BELLBIRD AVENUE NORLANE 3214Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Contruction of Two (2) Dwellings
    9 CURLEW CRESCENT NORLANE 3214Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Two (2) Dwellings
    12 LUMEAH STREET NORLANE 3214Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Construction of Four (4) Dwellings and a Four (4) Lot Subdivision
    40 SWALLOW CRESCENT NORLANE 3214Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of the Land for a Convenience Restaurant, Internally Illuminated and Non-Illuminated Business Identification Signage and Alteration of Access to a Road in a Road Zone Category 1
    10 PRINCES HIGHWAY NORLANE 3214NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construct and Display Internally Illuminated, Pylon, Business Identification Signage
    452-456 Melbourne RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Four (4) Dwellings
    6 TAROONGA COURT NORLANE 3214NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of Two (2) Additional Dwellings
    10 ALKIRA AVENUE NORLANE 3214Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Three Dwellings
    31 Tennyson StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of land as a Medical Centre, Reduction in the Car Parking Requirements and Display of Signage
    86 Olympic AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    3 KALINGA STREET NORLANE 3214Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 3 Lot Subdivision
    23 STATION STREET NORLANE 3214Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Three (3) Dwellings and Three (3) Lot Subdivision
    22 STONEHAVEN ROAD NORLANE 3214Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

15 active roadworks / incidents

  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 08/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PRINCES HIGHWAY, SPARKS ROAD07 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 08/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.NORTH SHORE ROAD, THE BOULEVARD07 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 08/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MELBOURNE ROAD, THE CENTREWAY07 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 08/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PRINCES HIGHWAY, THE BOULEVARD07 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 08/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.THE BOULEVARD, BALDWIN AVENUE07 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 08/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.THE BOULEVARD, BALDWIN AVENUE07 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 08/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.NORTH SHORE ROAD, THE BOULEVARD07 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 08/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.PRINCES HIGHWAY, THE BOULEVARD07 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 08/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.PRINCES HIGHWAY, SPARKS ROAD07 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 08/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.MELBOURNE ROAD, THE CENTREWAY07 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated

Heritage

1 heritage place

  • FORD MOTOR COMPANY COMPLEXNH2305

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated

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
Corio
Member of Parliament
Richard MARLES (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
122,756
Turnout (2025)
92.7%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+0.7 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 36.8%Labor 63.2%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.8 km away).

Coalition 31.3%Labor 68.7%

5.5 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: -1.7 pp toward Coalition

Nearest polling places

  • North ShoreLabor 69.7% · Coalition 30.3% TPP (2025)0.8 km away
  • NorlaneLabor 65.4% · Coalition 34.6% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
  • Bell ParkLabor 64.1% · Coalition 35.9% TPP (2025)2.2 km away
  • Corio WestLabor 81.0% · Coalition 19.0% TPP (2025)2.4 km away
  • Corio CentralLabor 69.4% · Coalition 30.6% TPP (2025)2.6 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)
1/10
IRSD decile (2021)
1/10

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)

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