Corio (VIC)
Corio is a federal electoral division in VIC covering 1,216.3 km², currently held by Richard Marles (ALP). It is the 56th largest of 150 divisions by area and the 46th least populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $38.4m across 137 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Corio boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
Statistics
| Area | 1,216.3 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 159,242 |
| Population density | 130.92/km² |
| Median age | 39 |
| Median personal income | $763/week |
| Median household income | $1,530/week |
| Median family income | $2,039/week |
| Median rent | $320/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,700/month |
| Average household size | 2.4 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.8 |
How Corio compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 1,216.3 km², the 56th largest of 150 divisions with data; 3.9 times the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 159,242, the 46th least populous of 149 divisions with data; 5% below the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 130.9/km², the 53rd least densely populated of 149 divisions with data; 25% of the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $763/week, the 64th lowest of 149 divisions with data; 2% below the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $320/week, the 42nd lowest of 149 divisions with data; 15% below the median of $375/week.
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Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 122,756 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 92.72% (+2.59 swing) |
| Informal vote | 3.16% (-2.04 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Richard Marles (ALP) 63.23% (margin 13.2pts) (+0.74 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 63.23% (margin 13.2pts) (+0.74 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Marles ★ | Australian Labor Party | 47,221 | 42.84% | +0.94pts |
| Darren Buller | Liberal | 27,423 | 24.88% | -0.14pts |
| Emilie Flynn | The Greens | 17,491 | 15.87% | +1.09pts |
| Adam Helman | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 10,953 | 9.94% | +6.02pts |
| John De Lorenzo | Independent | 3,930 | 3.57% | +3.57pts |
| Sarah Hathway | Socialist Alliance | 3,209 | 2.91% | +0.52pts |
Grants received
Grant awards published on GrantConnect, 1 Jul 2026 to 6 Nov 2026 (Political Gadgets' collection began with July 2026 publications). Source: GrantConnect, via Political Gadgets' grants page for Corio.
| Total value | $38,370,025 (137 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $29,772,238 (80 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $8,597,786 (57 awards) |
Each award is placed by its delivery postcode, or by the recipient's registered postcode when no delivery postcode is given. Many of the second kind are local organisations whose delivery location simply wasn't recorded, but they also include national organisations headquartered here, which is why city-centre seats can show large totals for money that is actually spent elsewhere.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Awards | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Deakin University | 14 | $17,681,253 |
| Wyndham City Council | 2 | $10,000,000 |
| City of Greater Geelong | 3 | $4,084,419 |
| Western Victoria Primary Health Network Limited | 2 | $3,202,568 |
| The Trustee for Kelly Club Australia Unit Trust | 6 | $1,256,216 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA574192 | Wyndham City Council | Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program | Delivered here | $5,000,000 |
| GA575774 | Wyndham City Council | Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program | Delivered here | $5,000,000 |
| GA591410 | Deakin University | Industrial Transformation Training Centres | Delivered here | $4,986,391 |
| GA578174 | City of Greater Geelong | Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program | Delivered here | $4,000,000 |
| GA576772 | Western Victoria Primary Health Network Limited | SPC Primary Care FDSV Pilot | Recipient based here | $2,735,442 |
See every grant award in Corio →
Member
| Member | Richard Marles (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | Deputy Prime Minister Minister for Defence |
Voting attendance
80.8% (2,715 of 3,361 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $1,844,249 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $1,070,174 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $272,712 |
| Office Facilities | $296,759 |
| Office Administration | $52,134 |
| Other Car Costs | $37,194 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $82,409 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $0 |
| Travel Allowance | $29,321 |
| Telecommunications | $3,548 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Deputy Prime Minister (1 electorates) |
|---|---|
| Area band | 1,000–10,000 km² (32 electorates) |
| State | VIC (38 electorates) |
| Urban/rural | Urban/Suburban (98 electorates) |
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Geometry: AEC federal electoral boundaries (2025). Demographics: ABS Data API (Census 2021, CED 2021 boundaries). Election results: AEC 2025 tally room. Expenses: IPEA via indexpenses. Grants: GrantConnect via grants. Attendance & positions: Political Gadgets' own Australian Parliament division-record data. See the popup for licensing and caveats.