Lara, VIC 3212
City of Greater GeelongAll suburbs in postcode 3212
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Median house price
$687,500
Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)
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Lara at a glance
- Median unit
- $466,000
- Weekly rent
- $500
- Houses · units $415
- Population
- 19.0k
- Median age 37
Prices: Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026) · Rent: Victorian rental report, September 2025 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Lara
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.
Rental data as of September 2025· Victorian rental report
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What to know about Lara
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.
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 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 6°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 446 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Schools in Lara
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 0/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 45/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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.
- Family households
- 77%
- Lone person
- 21%
- Owner occupied
- 76%
- Renter occupied
- 22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.78% (median rent $500/wk against a $687,500 price tag). Units yield 4.63% 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, housesSource: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026
- 3.78%
- On the $687,500 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026
- 4.63%
- On the $466,000 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
888 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 446 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 26.3°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 5.6°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Lara
- What is the median house price in Lara?
- The median house price in Lara, VIC 3212 is $687,500 (Land Victoria's quarterly suburb median, the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)). The median unit price is $466,000.
- How much is my house worth in Lara?
- A useful starting point is the Lara median house price of $687,500 (units $466,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Lara a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Lara is 3.8%: the median weekly house rent is $500 (Victorian rental report, September 2025) against the median house price of $687,500 (Land Victoria, the latest published quarter, updated May 2026). No 12-month price change is published for Lara: the Land Victoria figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Lara is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- 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 suburb in the City of Greater Geelong area, VIC 3212.
- What is the average rent in Lara?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $500, for units it's $415.
- 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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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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