Suburb Profile - Lara VIC

Lara is filled with beautiful greenery and open spaces. It is also well connected to the Geelong CBD.

With the combination of government and private investment, the suburb is set for some exciting new changes

Lara Village Shopping Centre has many retail outlets to choose from.

Lara Football Club has entertained junior and senior footy for many years.

Children's Water Park at the Lara Aquatic Centre. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/LaraAquaticCentre

People

There are many young and matured families within the community. According to Census Report 2016, the average median age is 37.

Lifestyle

Lara offers a blended atmosphere between city and country life. It has plenty of parks and playgrounds, a good bakery and plenty of lovely walking/riding tracks.

Homes

Historically farm land, the suburb has seen many new land estates. The suburb consists of many standalone homes, with thousands of brand new house and land packages popping up.

Westlakes Reserve. Credit image: https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/parks/item/westlakes.aspx

Millars_Cafe_Lara — Millars Cafe. Credit image: https://www.millarslara.com.au/venue/millars-34/

Founders & Co. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/Founders-Co-584453765331096/photos/942193469557122

Primary and Secondary Schools in Lara

Lara Primary School

Lara Primary School is a co-education primary school located in the centre of Lara, providing education for children from Years Prep to Six.

Lara Lake Primary School

Lara Lake Primary School first opened its doors in 1865 and has a long and proud history of quality education and care for all students.

Lara Secondary College

Found in 2003, Lara Secondary College is committed to working as a Professional Learning Community and was recognized by DET as an exemplary Secondary School.

Avalon College. Credit image: https://avaloncollege.vic.edu.au/

Lara Lake Primary School. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/LaraLakePrimarySchool/photos

Properties in suburbs near Lara

Looking for new and off the plan properties near Lara? We have a number of House & Land packages and Townhouses for sale in the Geelong district.

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