[2] Explorers Hume and Hovell reached Corio and reported that the local Aboriginals referred to the area as 'coraiyo', meaning either 'small marsupial' or 'sandy cliffs'.

In February 2014 the refinery was sold to the Swiss-based oil company Vitol,[5] which has branded its Australian operations as Viva Energy and floated it on the ASX, retaining a minority stake.

Corio is a "working class" suburb, adjacent to and incorporating industrial estates - with 22.4% of its employed residents of age 15 years and over nominating 'Labourer' as their chosen occupation (compared to 9.5% in the whole of Australia).

Numbers occupied as Technicians and Trades Workers, Machinery Operators, and Drivers are also higher than the national average.

[8] Historically speaking, Ford Motor Company[9] 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 and all manner of craft & weaponry.

It then concentrated its post-war goals on engine manufacturing for the Ford Falcon model (produced at Broadmeadows).

[1] The Corio median price for housing, given in The Age Domain Property review of September 2012,[10] 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.