Lara at a glance
Median house
$687,500
Median unit
$466,000
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
19.0k
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Lara.
The postcode for Lara is 3212 (VIC).
The median house price in Lara is $687,500.
Lara (3212) sits in the Greater Geelong region of Victoria. The median house here is $687,500, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Lara has roughly 19,014 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Lara scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 3°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Geelong Racecourse station, 83.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lara's population at 19,014, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
19,014
Median age
37
Family households
77%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $687,500 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $466,000, roughly 32% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $138,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Lara on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$687,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $466,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$550/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$370/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
$687,500
$466,000
19,014
Median age: 37
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.16% (median rent $550/wk against a $687,500 price tag). Units yield 4.13% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (22%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20264.16%
Based on $687,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20264.13%
Based on $466,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202676%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
937
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
45
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Lara.
Local schools for Lara
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Government School Catchment
Lara Primary School
Lara Secondary College
Northern Bay P-12 College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
25.6°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Geelong Racecourse (84 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Lara.
- What is the median house price in Lara?
- The median house price in Lara, VIC 3212 is $687,500. The median unit price is $466,000.
- What is the Lara postcode?
- Lara is in the 3212 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Greater Geelong region.
- Where is Lara?
- Lara is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3212, in the City of Greater Geelong region.
- What is the average rent in Lara?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $550, for units it's $370.
- What schools are in Lara?
- There are 8 schools serving Lara on this page, including St Anthony's School, Lara Primary School, Lara Secondary College.
- How walkable is Lara?
- Lara has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 45.
- What suburbs are near Lara?
- Lara is close to Avalon, Corio, Lovely Banks, Norlane, North Shore.
- What is the population of Lara?
- The population of Lara is approximately 19,014 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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