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House Median
This Suburb $687,500
Melbourne Avg $1,083,043
Unit Median
This Suburb $466,000
Melbourne Avg $590,597
Safety Index
Crime Rate 4,949
VIC Average 6,810
Chinese Population
This Suburb 1.0%
VIC Average 6.6%
VCE Schools
Local Schools 1
Nearby Top Schools 0
Train Access
Local Station No
Nearby Station No

Lara Property & Rent

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2014-2024) | Rent data: LGA regional average (2025 Q1)

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$688K
House Growth
+99% 2014-2024
Unit Price
$466K
Unit Growth
+0% 2014-2024
3BR House
$485/week
2BR House
$430/week
3BR Unit
$500/week
2BR Unit
$430/week

Lara Safety

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)
Very Safe
Crime Rate 4,949 per 100,000 Below VIC average (6,810)
941
Total Annual Incidents

Crime Type Distribution Click category for details

A - Against Person 174 18.5%

Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety

B - Property Crime 561 59.6%

Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type

C - Drug Offences 30 3.2%

Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances

D - Public Order 31 3.3%

Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct

E - Justice Procedures 144 15.3%

Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court

F - Other Offences 1 0.1%

Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences

Lara Community Overview

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

19,014
Total Population
213
People/km² Density
1.0%
Chinese Population
Near Average

Main Ethnicities

1
Aust
6,874 people
36.2%
2
English
6,870 people
36.1%
3
Irish
2,086 people
11.0%
4
Scottish
1,953 people
10.3%
5
German
832 people
4.4%

Transport

60.9 km
Distance to CBD
49 mins
Drive to CBD
67 mins
Transit to CBD
No Station
Bus/drive required

Lara Schools

VCE data: © VCAA (2025)

Suburbs Near LARA

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2024) | 0 nearby suburbs

No nearby suburb data available

📍 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.