City of Greater Geelong
Lara
Lara at a glance
Median house
$687,500
Sales data pending
Median unit
$466,000
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
19.0k
Median age 37
About
Welcome to Lara.
Lara is a suburb in Victoria.
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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
Sales data pending
$466,000
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
19,014
Median age: 37
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
19,014
Median age
37
Family households
77%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
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. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Lara postcode?
- Lara is in the 3212 postcode, in VIC, 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?
- Lara has approximately 19,014 residents. The median age is 37.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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