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==Demographics==
==Demographics==
Corio is a 'working class' suburb, adjacent to and incorporating industrial estates - with 21.3% of its employed residents at age 15 years and over nominating 'Labourer' as their chosen occupation (compared to 10.5% in the whole of Australia), with numbers occupied as Technicians, Trades Workers, Machinery Operators, and Drivers also being higher than the national average. The greatest employer was registered in the 2006 census as Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Part Manufacturing, so the 2016 closure of the Ford plant, a long-term employer, will reduce employment opportunities in the future.<ref>"Around 510 employees in Geelong will lose their jobs in 2016 when Ford ditches its hulking manufacturing base in the city, where it has had a presence since 1925". Oliver Milman "Geelong after Ford: a temporary identity crisis or terminal decline? Reeling from successive blows to its blue-collar heritage Victoria's second city faces an uncertain future" in 'The Guardian', Monday 24 June 2013 http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jun/24/geelong-manufacturing-sector-australia</ref> Historically speaking, Ford Motor Company<ref>City of Greater Geelong and Department of Planning and Community Development (2011)'' CORIO NORLANE STRUCTURE PLAN BACKGROUND REPORT ''https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/common/Public/Documents/8cdc3ed20f74c32-Corio%20and%20Norlane%20Background%20Report.pdf</ref> had its plant in full production by August 1926, producing 36,000 T models over the next two years of work. During World War II, Ford manufactured military vehicles, all manner of craft and weaponry, and then concentrated its post-war goals on engine manufacturing for the [[Ford Falcon (Australia)|Ford Falcon]] model (produced at [[Broadmeadows, Victoria|Broadmeadows]]).
Corio is a 'working class' suburb, adjacent to and incorporating industrial estates - with 21.3% of its employed residents at age 15 years and over nominating 'Labourer' as their chosen occupation (compared to 10.5% in the whole of Australia), with numbers occupied as Technicians, Trades Workers, Machinery Operators, and Drivers also being higher than the national average. The greatest employer was registered in the 2006 census as Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Part Manufacturing, so the 2016 closure of the Ford plant, a long-term employer, will reduce employment opportunities in the future.<ref>"Around 510 employees in Geelong will lose their jobs in 2016 when Ford ditches its hulking manufacturing base in the city, where it has had a presence since 1925". Oliver Milman "Geelong after Ford: a temporary identity crisis or terminal decline? Reeling from successive blows to its blue-collar heritage Victoria's second city faces an uncertain future" in 'The Guardian', Monday 24 June 2013 http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jun/24/geelong-manufacturing-sector-australia</ref> In 2013 2.3 per cent of mortgages in Corio had become delinquent, up from 1.5 per cent in September 2012. Reports attributed this rate to job cuts at Alcoa, Ford and Target that year.<ref>"A Geelong-based financial counsellor with Diversitat, Rene Ploegmakers, said job cuts at Alcoa, Ford and Target in the past 12 months were putting many borrowers in the region at risk. He said retrenched workers who managed to land new jobs were often put on casual contracts with lower pay. <nowiki>''</nowiki>They obviously then struggle to meet whatever financial commitments they had,<nowiki>''</nowiki> he said." [from Nick Toscano. "Low rates fail to stem home repossessions" ''The Age'' October 7, 2013] http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/low-rates-fail-to-stem-home-repossessions-20131006-2v2bx.html#ixzz2gzmBGtH4</ref> Historically speaking, Ford Motor Company<ref>City of Greater Geelong and Department of Planning and Community Development (2011)'' CORIO NORLANE STRUCTURE PLAN BACKGROUND REPORT ''https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/common/Public/Documents/8cdc3ed20f74c32-Corio%20and%20Norlane%20Background%20Report.pdf</ref> had its plant in full production by August 1926, producing 36,000 T models over the next two years of work. During World War II, Ford manufactured military vehicles, all manner of craft and weaponry, and then concentrated its post-war goals on engine manufacturing for the [[Ford Falcon (Australia)|Ford Falcon]] model (produced at [[Broadmeadows, Victoria|Broadmeadows]]).


Also according to the 2006 Census,<ref>Australian Bureau of Statistics 2006 Census QuickStats : Corio (State Suburb) http://www.censusdata.abs.gov.au/ABSNavigation/prenav/LocationSearch?collection=Census&period=2006&areacode=SSC22026&producttype=QuickStats&breadcrumb=PL&action=401</ref> 5,969 residents age 15 years and over were employed; 52.7% were employed full-time, 28.6% part-time, 3.6% were employed but away from work, 3.4% were employed but did not state the number of hours worked; and 11.7% were fully unemployed. There were 4,877 local residents age 15 years and over that were not in the labour force.
Also according to the 2006 Census,<ref>Australian Bureau of Statistics 2006 Census QuickStats : Corio (State Suburb) http://www.censusdata.abs.gov.au/ABSNavigation/prenav/LocationSearch?collection=Census&period=2006&areacode=SSC22026&producttype=QuickStats&breadcrumb=PL&action=401</ref> 5,969 residents age 15 years and over were employed; 52.7% were employed full-time, 28.6% part-time, 3.6% were employed but away from work, 3.4% were employed but did not state the number of hours worked; and 11.7% were fully unemployed. There were 4,877 local residents age 15 years and over that were not in the labour force.


The Corio housing median price given in [[The Age]] Domain Property review of September 2012<ref>http://www.domain.com.au/content/files/property_guides/2012_SpringPropertyGuide.pdf</ref> was $223,000; among the most affordable in the state - more costly than neighbouring [[Norlane, Victoria|Norlane]] at $205,000, but lower than [[Melton South, Victoria|Melton South]] at $240,000.
The Corio housing median price given in [[The Age]] Domain Property review of September 2012<ref>http://www.domain.com.au/content/files/property_guides/2012_SpringPropertyGuide.pdf</ref> was $223,000; among the most affordable in the state - more costly than neighbouring [[Norlane, Victoria|Norlane]] at $205,000, but lower than [[Melton South, Victoria|Melton South]] at $240,000.


== See also ==
== See also ==

Revision as of 01:33, 7 October 2013

Corio
Geelong, Victoria
Population14,919 (2006)[1]
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Established1860s
Postcode(s)3214
Area12.6 km2 (4.9 sq mi)
Location9 km (6 mi) from Geelong
LGA(s)City of Greater Geelong
State electorate(s)Lara
Federal division(s)Corio
Suburbs around Corio:
Lara
Lovely Banks Corio
Bell Park Norlane North Shore

Corio is a residential and industrial area, forming one of the largest suburbs of Geelong, Victoria in Australia, located approximately 9 km north of the Geelong central business district. The area was formerly known as Cowie's Creek after James Cowie, an early land owner active in Local and State Government.[2]

History

Explorers Hume and Hovell reached Corio and reported that the local Aborigines referred to the area as 'coraiyo', loosely meaning 'small marsupial,' or 'sandy cliffs.'

The Land was first subdivided and sold in the area of Cowie's Creek in 1852. By the 1860s, Cowie's Creek was home to two hotels and a population of approximately 500 people.

A Post Office opened on November 16, 1864, and was renamed as Corio Post Office in 1913. It was situated in School Road, adjacent to a railway level crossing. In 1963 it was again renamed Corio "North" Post Office when the contemporary Corio Post Office inside of the Corio Shopping Centre was opened, which is now located on the ground floor, having moved from its original first floor location. Corio North Post Office was closed in 1977.[3]

In 1914 the Geelong Grammar School moved to its current location near Limeburners Lagoon, an arm of Corio Bay.

The Corio Village Shopping Centre was opened in 1973. The Shopping Centre currently includes a K-Mart, Coles, Woolworths, Best and Less, McDonalds, Subway, Gloria Jean's Coffees, Optus, and Telstra outlets, Cotton On, Millers, a Tattslotto agency, major banks, and a number of Australian Government agencies which include the Australia Post and a Centrelink office. After a re-development in 2007/08, it became known as the Corio Shopping Centre.

The Aldi supermarket chain built a store adjacent to Beckley Park in the mid-2000s. Harvey Norman and Hungry Jacks are located on the Princes Highway entering Geelong from Melbourne. Nearby is a new retail development for several large stores with a Red Rooster at its entrance.

Industry

The most notable industry in Corio is the Shell refinery opened in 1956.

Transport

Cars are the predominant mode of transportation in Corio's region. Benders Busways provides bus transport from some areas of Corio to the Geelong Central business district, too, and taxis are also available. Corio has a railway station, as well, served by V/Line trains to Geelong and Melbourne. With the opening of the Geelong Bypass in 2009, Corio is now bypassed by through-traffic on the Princes Freeway.

Sport

The town has an Australian rules football team, founded in 1974, competing in the Geelong & District Football League. Also linked with the Corio Sporting Club is the cricket club, a little league founded in 1977, and the netball club.[4]

The Corio Athletic Club, founded in 1969, competes at Landy Field in South Geelong and the Corio Little Athletics Club, founded in 1967 competes at the Corio Athletics Stadium in Goldsworthy Road, which was opened in 1972 by Ron Clarke.

Demographics

Corio is a 'working class' suburb, adjacent to and incorporating industrial estates - with 21.3% of its employed residents at age 15 years and over nominating 'Labourer' as their chosen occupation (compared to 10.5% in the whole of Australia), with numbers occupied as Technicians, Trades Workers, Machinery Operators, and Drivers also being higher than the national average. The greatest employer was registered in the 2006 census as Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Part Manufacturing, so the 2016 closure of the Ford plant, a long-term employer, will reduce employment opportunities in the future.[5] In 2013 2.3 per cent of mortgages in Corio had become delinquent, up from 1.5 per cent in September 2012. Reports attributed this rate to job cuts at Alcoa, Ford and Target that year.[6] Historically speaking, Ford Motor Company[7] had its plant in full production by August 1926, producing 36,000 T models over the next two years of work. During World War II, Ford manufactured military vehicles, all manner of craft and weaponry, and then concentrated its post-war goals on engine manufacturing for the Ford Falcon model (produced at Broadmeadows).

Also according to the 2006 Census,[8] 5,969 residents age 15 years and over were employed; 52.7% were employed full-time, 28.6% part-time, 3.6% were employed but away from work, 3.4% were employed but did not state the number of hours worked; and 11.7% were fully unemployed. There were 4,877 local residents age 15 years and over that were not in the labour force.

The Corio housing median price given in The Age Domain Property review of September 2012[9] was $223,000; among the most affordable in the state - more costly than neighbouring Norlane at $205,000, but lower than Melton South at $240,000.

See also

References

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Corio (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2007-10-01.
  2. ^ City of Greater Geelong - Ward Boundaries 2004
  3. ^ Premier Postal History, Post Office List, retrieved 2008-04-11
  4. ^ Full Points Footy, Corio, retrieved 2008-07-25
  5. ^ "Around 510 employees in Geelong will lose their jobs in 2016 when Ford ditches its hulking manufacturing base in the city, where it has had a presence since 1925". Oliver Milman "Geelong after Ford: a temporary identity crisis or terminal decline? Reeling from successive blows to its blue-collar heritage Victoria's second city faces an uncertain future" in 'The Guardian', Monday 24 June 2013 http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jun/24/geelong-manufacturing-sector-australia
  6. ^ "A Geelong-based financial counsellor with Diversitat, Rene Ploegmakers, said job cuts at Alcoa, Ford and Target in the past 12 months were putting many borrowers in the region at risk. He said retrenched workers who managed to land new jobs were often put on casual contracts with lower pay. ''They obviously then struggle to meet whatever financial commitments they had,'' he said." [from Nick Toscano. "Low rates fail to stem home repossessions" The Age October 7, 2013] http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/low-rates-fail-to-stem-home-repossessions-20131006-2v2bx.html#ixzz2gzmBGtH4
  7. ^ City of Greater Geelong and Department of Planning and Community Development (2011) CORIO NORLANE STRUCTURE PLAN BACKGROUND REPORT https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/common/Public/Documents/8cdc3ed20f74c32-Corio%20and%20Norlane%20Background%20Report.pdf
  8. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics 2006 Census QuickStats : Corio (State Suburb) http://www.censusdata.abs.gov.au/ABSNavigation/prenav/LocationSearch?collection=Census&period=2006&areacode=SSC22026&producttype=QuickStats&breadcrumb=PL&action=401
  9. ^ http://www.domain.com.au/content/files/property_guides/2012_SpringPropertyGuide.pdf
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