Lara Property & Rent
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Lara Safety
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Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
Lara Community Overview
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📍 About Lara
LARA is located in Greater Geelong, with a population of 19,014 and a density of 213 people/km² according to the ABS 2021 Census.
Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows the median house price at $0.7M, representing a substantial 99% increase over the past 10 years, while the median unit price sits at $0.5M.
Education: The local public school, Lara Secondary College, achieved a ranking of #181 among public schools in the VCAA 2025 VCE results.
Safety: With a crime rate of 4949 per 100,000, Lara is notably safer than the Victorian average of 6810, recording just 0.73x the state average according to the Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025), making it a very safe area.
Demographics: The Chinese community represents 1.00% of residents, equating to approximately 190 people, indicating a smaller Chinese community presence.
Transport: Located approximately 60.9km from the CBD, Lara offers a 49-minute drive to the city centre, though it does not have a train station.