Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
55 Goldsworthy Road
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone - Schedule 1
LEP: Geelong Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres
Min Lot Size
450m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Corio is served by Corio Primary as the main public primary school and Bellerine Secondary College for secondary education. The area also has access to Catholic options including St Therese Primary and Sacred Heart, plus proximity to independent schools such as Geelong Grammar. Verification of exact catchment boundaries with the Victorian Department of Education is recommended.
Likely public catchment
Properties in Corio are typically zoned for Corio Primary School (primary) and Bellerine Secondary College (secondary) under the Victorian Government catchment system.
Nearby schools
Corio Primary School
In catchmentNorlane Primary School
Bellerine Secondary College
In catchmentSt Therese Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary College
Chilwell Primary School
Geelong Grammar School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
55 Goldsworthy Road, Corio is located in a residential area with moderate traffic flow primarily from local residential routes and access to the Princes Highway. The location benefits from reasonable access to major roads with typical suburban congestion patterns during peak hours.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning peak (7-9am) and evening peak (4:30-6:30pm) typically see increased traffic on Princes Highway and Bellarine Highway. Local residential streets experience moderate congestion with commuter traffic towards Geelong CBD and industrial areas.
Public Transport
Approximately 800-1000 metres from nearest Geelong regional bus service stops; limited direct public transport access but within reasonable walking distance of bus routes servicing the Corio district.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Corio, located in Greater Geelong on Port Phillip Bay's western shore, is subject to LSIO mapping due to its proximity to tidal influences, drainage lines, and historical local flooding from intense rainfall and storm surge events. Elevated properties inland from the bay face lower risk, but low-lying areas near waterway corridors and coastal fringes require careful assessment under VIC planning overlays.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with LSIO requirements for floor levels and building design in mapped flood zones
- •Referral to Corangamite CMA and Melbourne Water for development proposals within or near waterway corridors
- •Stormwater management and detention basin design to mitigate localized flooding in low-lying areas
- •Consideration of PMF (Probable Maximum Flood) impacts on properties near Corio Inlet and tributary systems
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-12.5
Corio is a semi-urban fringe suburb in the City of Greater Geelong with moderate bushfire risk. The suburb's location near bushland reserves, particularly the You Yangs to the west, and scattered native vegetation creates elevated exposure. Properties are likely to fall within the Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) or have BAL-12.5 requirements; design and construction standards under AS 3959 should be observed for new buildings.
Crime & Safety
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Future Development
Corio is experiencing moderate residential infill pressure and waterfront renewal interest as part of broader Geelong urban growth. Development activity centres on medium-density residential subdivisions and mixed-use waterfront activation, supported by regional infrastructure improvements. Council planning is generally supportive of moderate-scale residential and commercial development within established activity centres.
Corio Waterfront Mixed-use Development
0.5 kmWaterfront precinct redevelopment including residential apartments, retail and public open space along Corio Bay.
Residential Subdivision - Princes Highway Corridor
1.2 kmMedium-density residential lot subdivision targeting infill development within established Corio residential areas.
Geelong Ring Road Extension Infrastructure
2 kmState-level road infrastructure project improving regional connectivity and supporting broader Geelong growth corridor.
Recent Apartment Building - Central Corio
0.3 kmSmall-to-medium multi-unit residential building targeting urban infill near Corio town centre.
Local Activity Centre Upgrade
0.4 kmStreetscape improvement and minor commercial redevelopment within Corio's primary retail/commercial precinct.
Heritage & Conservation
Corio is a modern outer-suburban locality in Greater Geelong with limited heritage listing density. The area is primarily post-1960s residential development with contemporary character. Natural and geological heritage of Corio Bay and the broader Geelong waterfront precinct offer regional significance nearby, but individual properties in Corio itself are rarely subject to heritage overlay controls.
Nearby Heritage Items