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Lara

Lara Property Market
& Suburb Profile

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MEDIAN PRICES IN LARA

Median house price

(all agencies, last 12 months)$695k*

House price change

(all agencies, last 12 months)-0.71%

Median unit price

(all agencies, last 12 months)$475k*

Unit price change

(all agencies, last 12 months)-2.56%

(Median House Price and Median Unit Price is calculated based on sales of properties with all numbers of bedrooms)

LARA price TRACKER

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Lara sales overview

  • Sold by Private Sale or Other Method 100%
  • (Based on Sales Reported in the Last 12 Months)

Average days on market (houses)

(all agencies, 12 months)41

Average days on market (units)

(all agencies, 12 months)45

Average held period in Lara

(proptrack)9 years

Lara Investor Statistics

Median rental price for Houses

(all agencies, last 12 months)$551pw

House rental price change

(all agencies, last 12 months)0.07%

Median rental price for Units

(all agencies, last 12 months)$410pw

Unit rental price change

(all agencies, last 12 months)0.02%

Average rental yield for Houses

(all agencies, last 12 months)4.08%

Average rental yield for Units

(all agencies, last 12 months)4.69%

Lara total population size

(as at the last census)19,014

Median household size in Lara

(as at the last census)2.7

(Median House Price and Median Unit Price is calculated based on leased properties with all numbers of bedrooms)

Lara property types

  • Houses 60%
  • Units 7%
  • Other 33%

OCCUPANCY in Lara

  • Owned 76%
  • Rented 22%
  • Other/Not Stated 2%
  • Singles 21%
  • Families 77%
  • Other 2%

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About Lara

Lara is a significant and rapidly growing township that perfectly captures the appeal of a peaceful, nature-based lifestyle with exceptional connectivity to both Geelong and Melbourne.

Located approximately 15 kilometres north of the Geelong CBD, the suburb is a thriving hub that has seen substantial recent development, attracting a diverse demographic including families and young commuters. Lara is strategically positioned near the Princes Freeway, offering residents an unbeatable commute; it is just an eleven-minute train ride to Geelong Station and approximately an hour by rail into the Melbourne CBD from its own railway station.

The suburb is defined by its abundance of natural beauty and recreational assets. Immediately accessible are the iconic granite peaks of the You Yangs Regional Park, providing endless opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, and scenic lookouts, while the serene Serendip Sanctuary offers a quiet escape for wildlife viewing and wetland walks.

Lara fosters a strong sense of community, hosting popular events like the yearly Lara Food and Wine Festival at the historic Pirra Homestead, alongside the thrilling events held at Avalon Raceway and the nearby Avalon Airport (home of the Australian International Airshow).

Lara is highly self-sufficient and family-friendly, with a range of educational options including Lara Primary School, Lara Secondary College, and St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School. The Lara Village shopping centre serves as the core retail hub, supplying residents with supermarkets, cafes, medical services, and specialty stores.

The property market is appealing, offering a mix of established homes on larger blocks and new development housing, with a high rate of owner-occupation. With an affordable median house price and strong rental yields, Lara is an increasingly popular choice for those seeking excellent value, a strong community, and the convenience of being perfectly situated between two major cities.

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Education

Lara Primary School
Lara Secondary College
St Anthony's School
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Sales Comparison

Find out how Lara median sales prices compare to neighbouring suburbs.

Lara MARKET INSIGHTS

YearProperties SoldMedian Sale Price
(All Residential)
Sales Growth YoYProperties LeasedMedian Rental Price
(All Residential)
Rental Yield
2025468$585,000-0.71%439$481pw4.38%
2024434$587,500-3.50%467$465pw4.46%
2023290$608,000no change389$456pw4.21%
2022331$600,0005.83%331$430pw3.88%
2021357$573,31317.50%327$412pw3.72%
YearSoldMedian Sale Price
(All Residential)
Sales Growth YoY
2025468$585,000-0.71%
2024434$587,500-3.50%
2023290$608,000no change
2022331$600,000+5.83%
2021357$573,313+17.50%

YearLeasedMedian Rental Price
(All Residential)
Rental Yield
2025439$481pw4.38%
2024467$465pw4.46%
2023389$456pw4.21%
2022331$430pw3.88%
2021327$412pw3.72%

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*The State of Victoria owns the copyright in the property sales data and reproduction of that data in any way without the consent of the State of Victoria will constitute a breach of the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth).The State of Victoria does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the licensed material and any person using or relying upon such information does so on the basis that the State of Victoria accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever for any errors, faults, defects or omissions in the information supplied.

This information is supplied by Barry Plant Group Pty Ltd (ABN 96 088 069 952) on behalf of PropTrack Pty Ltd (ABN 43 127 386 298).

The 12 month data in this report is from 31 October 2024 to 31 October 2025, last updated 31 October 2025.