Lara VIC, 3212

Lara Real Estate: Suburb Profile

Dreaming of a property in Lara, VIC 3212? It's critical to decide if the area is a suitable option for your requirements. The Homes.com.au suburb profile informs you with unique data about Lara house prices, demographics & market trends so we can allow you to make informed decisions about your potential move to the suburb.

If you're considering a move to Lara, continue reading for a brief history lesson to discover the fantastic lifestyle and what makes this suburb a worthy option.

Overview Lara is a rural town located in Geelong, Victoria. It is approximately 55 km from Melbourne CBD and is situated in the South West Coast region of the state of Victoria. It is part of the City of Greater Geelong local government area and covers 14.5 square kilometres in total land area. This suburb belongs to the federal division of Corio. It is also surrounded by other localities such as Anakie, Little River, Avalon, Corio, and Lovely Banks.

Living in Lara The rural town of Lara is notable for its historic buildings. There are plenty of well-preserved heritage-listed sites in this town, such as the Elcho Homestead, Pirra Homestead, and the Hume and Hovell Monument. Based on the latest census data, Lara is home to 16,650 people. It has three primary schools and is where the Avalon College campus is located. There is an industrial park and a couple of prisons located on the outskirts of this town.

History of Lara The first explorers set foot on the land that is now known as Lara in 1824. Before that, the land was settled by the Aboriginal people. The town was initially named Kennedy’s Creek, and it had a few other names before settling with Lara, such as Cheddar, Duck Ponds, and Lara Lake.

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Real Estate Lara, 3212 Statistics

37yrs

Lara
Median Age

Demographic data provided by ABS 2016

Lara Median Property Price

Total properties sold in the last 12 months
House$635,000
Apartments / Units$446,000

Properties in Lara VIC, 3212

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Agents in Lara VIC, 3212

Triple One Group Pty Ltd
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Triple One Group Pty Ltd

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Barry Plant - Geelong
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Barry Plant - Geelong

Chari Emirzade

Harcourts North Geelong
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Harcourts North Geelong

Joe Grgic

Brian Mark Real Estate
Property Agent Steve Harris
Brian Mark Real Estate

Steve Harris

Sales representative
Harcourts North Geelong
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Harcourts North Geelong

Shane King

Ray White Lara
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Ray White Lara

Matthew Wade-Taylor

Ray White Lara
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Ray White Lara

Terry Cleary

Ray White Lara
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Ray White Lara

Matthew Wade-Taylor

Ray White Lara
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Ray White Lara

Terry Cleary

Ray White Highton
Property Agent Adam Natonewski
Ray White Highton

Adam Natonewski

Selling Principal - Auctioneer

Agencies in Lara VIC, 3212

Oxbridge

Oxbridge

Milton

1/16 McDougall Street, Milton QLD 4064
For Sale by Owner

For Sale by Owner

Balaclava

Suite 1 19 William Street, Balaclava VIC 3183
No Agent Property

No Agent Property

Brighton East

Suite 1a, 608 Hawthorn Road, Brighton East VIC 3187
No Agent Property

No Agent Property

Brighton East

Suite 1a, 608 Hawthorn Road, Brighton East VIC 3187

Harcourts North Geelong

North Geelong

127 Separation St, North Geelong VIC 3215

Harcourts North Geelong

North Geelong

127 Separation St, North Geelong VIC 3215

Harcourts North Geelong

North Geelong

127 Separation St, North Geelong VIC 3215
Harcourts West Realty

Harcourts West Realty

Melton

314 High Street, Melton VIC 3337
Barry Plant - Geelong

Barry Plant - Geelong

GEELONG

116 Ryrie Street, GEELONG VIC 3220
Barry Plant - Geelong

Barry Plant - Geelong

GEELONG

116 Ryrie Street, GEELONG VIC 3220

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What are the most common nationalities? The five most common nationalities of residents are: English, Irish, Scottish, Italian, German.
What pharmacies are there in Lara? Lara Pharmacy.
What supermarkets are there in Lara? Coles, Woolworths.
What's the size of Lara? Lara is 89.35 square kilometres and has a population of 4274.
What is the postal code for Lara, VIC? The postcode for Lara, VIC is **3212**
What bottle shops are there in Lara? PreMix King.