Lara, VIC 3212

Greater Geelong Growth Corridor | Excellent Connectivity | Strong Investment Potential

Located approximately 18 km north-east of Geelong CBD and 63 km south-west of Melbourne CBD, Lara is a well-established and growing community within the City of Greater Geelong. With excellent road and rail connectivity, expanding residential estates and proximity to major employment hubs, Lara appeals to families, homebuyers and property investors.

Why You’ll Love Lara

• Convenient access to Geelong and Melbourne.
• Lara Railway Station with direct V/Line services.
• Close to Avalon Airport and major employment precincts.
• Family-friendly community with schools, shops, parks and sporting facilities.
• Ongoing residential development through the Lara West Growth Area.
• Easy access to the Princes Freeway.
• Close to the You Yangs and surrounding open spaces.
• Strong regional employment and population growth.

Key Highlights

• Approx. 15–20 mins to Geelong CBD.
• Approx. 50 mins by train to Melbourne CBD.
• Approx. 10–15 mins to Avalon Airport.
• Lara West: Planned for around 11,000 residents with retail and employment precincts.
• Greater Geelong: Approx. 147,230 local jobs, growing at an average 4.3% annually over five years.
• Greater Geelong population forecast to reach around 442,000 by 2045.
• Major employment access across Geelong, Avalon and Melbourne.

Ideal For

Whether you’re a first-home buyer, growing family, downsizer or property investor, Lara offers a strong combination of lifestyle, connectivity and future growth. Its proximity to Geelong, Avalon Airport and Melbourne, together with continued residential and employment expansion, supports its long-term investment appeal.