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LARA拉腊

Greater Geelong
中文/EN
House Median
Local$687,500
Melbourne Median$1,083,043
Unit Median
Local$466,000
Melbourne Median$590,597
Safety Index
Local Crime Rate4,949
VIC Average6,810
Chinese %
Local1.0%
VIC Average6.6%
VCE Schools
Local1
Nearby0
Train Lines
Local Station No
Nearby Station No

LARA Property & Rent

Price data: © State Government of Victoria | Rent data: LGA average

LARA median house price is $688K, with +99% growth over 10 years, 37% below Melbourne median, unit median $466K.

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$687,500
House Growth
+99%2014-2024
Unit Price
$466,000
Unit Growth
+0%2014-2024
3BR House
$485/wk
2BR House
$430/wk
3BR Unit
$500/wk
2BR Unit
$430/wk

LARA Safety Index

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)

Crime rate of 4,949 per 100k residents, 27% below the VIC average. Relatively safe area.

Relatively Safe
Crime rate 4,949 per 100kBelow VIC average (6,810)
941
Total Annual Offences

Crime DistributionClick to view details

LARA Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Total population of 19,014, 1.0% Chinese residents, near VIC average.

Population Overview

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

Top Ethnicities

1
Aust
6,874 people
36.1%
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
To CBD
49 min
Drive to CBD
67 min
Transit to CBD
No Station
Bus/drive only

LARA Nearby Schools

Data source: VCAA 2025 VCE Results | Secondary schools with VCE results only

1 VCE school in LARA, top score 31.5.

Local Schools1 school

Lara Secondary College
PublicCo-Ed
31.5Score

LARA Overview

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.

LARA FAQ

According to Data Vic Q2 2025, LARA has a median house price of $0.7M, up 99% over 10 years, and median unit price of $0.5M, stable over 10 years. Moderate price growth, suitable for owner-occupiers or long-term holdings.