Lara, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Lara is a small city in Victoria, Australia with a population of 15,919. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

15,919 Population 64/sq mi density

43 ft Elevation 13 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

25.9 in Annual Rain

Australia / Melbourne Timezone

$28,189 Median Income

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

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Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$28,189 median income, 4.1% unemployment

Affordability

2.5 / 5.0

$208,400 home value, $1,042/mo rent

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About Lara

Lara is a town in Victoria, 18 km north-east of the Geelong CBD. Situated inland from the Princes Freeway to Melbourne, it lies 6 km south of the You Yangs. Its population at the 2021 census was 19,014.

People

Population15,919

Median Age37.0 yrs

Density64/mi²

Economy

C+

Median Income$28,189

Per Capita$28,189

Unemployment4.1%

Housing

Home Value$208,400

Rent$1,042

Ownership77.9%

Housing Units6,368

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)

Rain25.9 in/yr

Sunny Days302/yr

Elevation43 ft (13 m)

Population	15,919
Population Density	64 / sq mi
Elevation	43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates	-38.0239°, 144.4062°
Timezone	Australia/Melbourne
Country	🇦🇺 Australia
State / Province	Victoria
Average Temperature	59°F (15°C)
January Average	67°F (20°C)
July Average	52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation	25.9 inches (659 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income	$28,189
Median Age	37.0 years

About Lara

Lara is a small city in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 15,919. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Lara has a population of 15,919 with a density of 64 people per square mile, spread across 250.5 square miles. The median age is 37.0 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

15,919

Total Population

People / sq mi

37.0yrs

Median Age

5% below Australia avg

250.5mi²

Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Lara vs Australia Average

The median household income in Lara is $28,189, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,189 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $542, 62% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,512 business establishments.

Income: Lara vs Australia

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$28,189
	62% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income	$28,189
Avg Weekly Wage	$542

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	4.1%
	14% above Australia avg

Establishments (County)	1,512

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Lara is $208,400, 26% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,042 (10% below the national average of $1,163). 77.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 6,368 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.4x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$208,400
	26% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,042
	10% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	77.9%
Owner-Occupied	77.9%
Renter-Occupied	22.1%
Housing Units	6,368

Property Tax

Climate in Lara

Lara has an average annual temperature of 15°C (59°F). The hottest month is Jan (20.4°C), the coldest is Jul (9.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 446 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	20.4°C / 69°F	14.1° / 26.7°	33.2
Feb	20.4°C / 69°F	14.6° / 26.1°	34.9
Mar	18.8°C / 66°F	12.9° / 24.6°	23.8
Apr	15.3°C / 60°F	9.8° / 20.8°	37.7
May	12.6°C / 55°F	7.7° / 17.5°	36.8
Jun	10.2°C / 50°F	5.8° / 14.7°	40.1
Jul	9.8°C / 50°F	5.2° / 14.3°	34.3
Aug	10.4°C / 51°F	5.5° / 15.4°	39.0
Sep	12.3°C / 54°F	6.7° / 17.9°	39.3
Oct	14.4°C / 58°F	8.1° / 20.6°	41.4
Nov	16.6°C / 62°F	10.5° / 22.8°	55.1
Dec	18.4°C / 65°F	12° / 24.8°	30.7

Lara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 25.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)

Annual Average	58.8°F
	9% above Australia avg
January Average	67°F (20°C)
July Average	52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	43 ft (13 m)
Area	250.5 sq mi (648.7 km²)
Population Density	64/sq mi
Coordinates	-38.0239°N, 144.4062°W
Timezone	Australia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.9"

32% below Australia avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 2.44"

Driest Month (Mar) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 8, 2024.

Mar 6, 2009	1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia	M4.5	134 km
Jul 5, 2011	2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia	M4.4	132 km
Mar 18, 2009	0 km N of Korumburra, Australia	M4.3	132 km
Feb 8, 2024	3 km E of Leongatha, Australia	M4.3	147 km
May 28, 2023	5 km W of Mickleham, Australia	M3.8	66 km
Jul 5, 2011	2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia	M3.7	130 km
Aug 21, 2001	2 km N of Kallista, Australia	M3.6	87 km
Nov 8, 1992	20 km NNE of Colac, Australia	M3.6	63 km
Mar 8, 2007	13 km N of Bunyip, Australia	M3.5	117 km
May 3, 1991	15 km W of Marong, Australia	M3.4	149 km
Jun 22, 2000	10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia	M3.3	131 km
Jul 5, 2011	6 km ENE of Korumburra, Australia	M3.3	136 km
Jul 24, 2000	1 km S of Dandenong, Australia	M3.1	70 km
May 1, 2013	7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia	M3.1	12 km
Sep 22, 2009	6 km ENE of Hastings, Australia	M3.1	79 km
Jun 8, 1991	9 km SW of Marong, Australia	M3.1	139 km
Mar 30, 2010	4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia	M3.0	24 km
Mar 10, 2015	3 km NNE of Pakenham, Australia	M2.8	95 km
Jan 13, 2014	1 km SSE of Lilydale, Australia	M2.8	88 km
Jan 5, 2001	32 km NE of Warburton, Australia	M2.8	147 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (170 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Newer Volcanics Province	Shield(s)	1,011 m (3,317 ft)	-2900	170 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	67°F (20°C)	1.7 in
February	68°F (20°C)	1.4 in	Warmest
March	65°F (19°C)	1.3 in	Driest
April	60°F (16°C)	1.5 in
May	55°F (13°C)	1.7 in
June	51°F (10°C)	1.6 in	Coldest
July	52°F (11°C)	1.5 in
August	51°F (11°C)	1.9 in
September	54°F (12°C)	2.1 in
October	57°F (14°C)	2.4 in	Wettest
November	61°F (16°C)	2.0 in
December	64°F (18°C)	1.9 in

Lara has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 51°F in June to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.4") and March the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Lara

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Lara Secondary College	-	-	-	-
Lara Lake Primary School	-	-	-	-
Lara Primary School	-	-	-	-
St Anthony's Primary School	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Lara

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
K Rock Geelong 95.5	-	AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Lara

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
B-24 Liberator Museum
Geelong Sports Museum
Lara Heritage and History Museum
Museum of Play and Art
National Wool Museum
Old Court House Museum

Libraries in Lara

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Bannockburn Library		0.0
Barwon Health Library		0.0
Barwon Health Library		0.0
Belmont Library		0.0
Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library		0.0
Chilwell Library		0.0
Deakin University Library		0.0
Drysdale Library		0.0
Drysdale Library		0.0
Geelong Library & Heritage Centre		0.0
Geelong West Library		0.0
Hawker Library		0.0
Hawker Library		0.0
Highton Library		0.0
John Drysdale Library		0.0
Lara Library		0.0
Leopold Library		0.0
Newcomb Library		0.0
Newcomb Library		0.0
Ocean Grove Library		0.0
Panckridge Library		0.0
Panckridge Library		0.0
Waurn Ponds Library		0.0
Western Heights College Library		0.0
Western Heights College Library		0.0
Wyndham Library Service - Manor Lakes Branch		0.0

Farmers Markets in Lara

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Geelong Vintage Market

Restaurants in Lara

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Founders and Co

Jai Thai

Lara Sushi Noodle Bar

Thai Chef

Tuptim Thai

Cafes in Lara

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

3 Cafe

9 Grams

Anna's Cafe

Avanti

Millar's Café

Xpresso Lounge Cafe

Dentists in Lara

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dazzling Smiles Dental

Lara Village Dental

Lifelong Dental

Veterinaries in Lara

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lara Pet Hospital

Vets of Geelong

Train Stations in Lara

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lara

Gas Stations in Lara

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

APCO

Shell Lara

Banks in Lara

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bendigo Bank

Commonwealth Bank

Gyms in Lara

4 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anytime Fitness

Club Coridale

Kept Fit

Lara Health and Fitness Centre

Golf Courses in Lara

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Elcho Park Golf Course

Breweries in Lara

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Bellarine Estate
Valhalla Brewing
White Rabbit Brewery and Barrel Hall
White Rabbit Brewery and Barrel Hall

Stadiums & Teams in Lara

Team	League	Division

Airports Near Lara

38 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Melbourne Airport	MEL	Large Airport
Melbourne Avalon International Airport	AVV	Large Airport
Melbourne Essendon Airport	MEB	Medium Airport
Melbourne Moorabbin Airport	MBW	Medium Airport
Arkells Airfield	-	Small Airport
Bacchus Marsh Airport	-	Small Airport
Ballarat Airport	-	Small Airport
Ballarat Health Service Helipad	-	Small Airport
Barwon Heads Airport	-	Small Airport
Bellbrae private airstrip	-	Small Airport
Blue Tongue Airfield	-	Small Airport
Ceres Airport	-	Small Airport
Colac Airport	XCO	Small Airport
Drysdale Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Emu Creek Airfield	-	Small Airport
Fiskville Airport	-	Small Airport
Flying Circus Airfield	-	Small Airport
Gnarwarre Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Kuruc-A-Ruc South Airport	-	Small Airport
lake Modewarre Private airstrip	-	Small Airport
lake Modewarre Private airstrip no.2	-	Small Airport
Legate Airfield	-	Small Airport
Lethbridge Airpark	-	Small Airport
Lovely Banks Airport	-	Small Airport
Marshall Airfield	-	Small Airport
Melton Airport	-	Small Airport
RAAF Williams, Point Cook Base	-	Small Airport
Riddell Airport	-	Small Airport
Rochford Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Romsey Airport	-	Small Airport
Rothwell Airfield	-	Small Airport
St Leonards Airfield	-	Small Airport
Sunbury (Penfield) Airfield	-	Small Airport
Sunbury East Airport	-	Small Airport
The Boreen Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Torquay Airport	-	Small Airport
Valken Farm Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Wooloomanata Airfield	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Lara

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Lara Post Office

Treatment Centers in Lara

7 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Armstrong Creek Doctors
Community Rehabilitation Centre
Geelong Day Surgery
Grovedale Medical Centre
Lake Imaging
MedicAid Medical and Accident Centre
North Geelong Medical Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lara

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Holy Trinity Anglican Church
Lara Uniting Church
Lifeway Christian Church
St Anthony of Padua Catholic Church

Quick Facts

Timezone

Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital	Canberra
Population	24,992,369
Area	7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD)	$1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita	$65,058
HDI	0.946
Life expectancy	83.1 years
Internet users	97.1%
Urban population	87.5%
Currency	AUD (Dollar)
Languages	English
Calling code	+61
TLD	.au
Driving side	left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date	Holiday	Local Name
Jan 1	New Year's Day	New Year's Day
Jan 26	Australia Day	Australia Day
Mar 2	Labour Day	Labour Day
Mar 9	Adelaide Cup Day	Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9	Canberra Day	Canberra Day
Mar 9	Eight Hours Day	Eight Hours Day
Mar 9	Labour Day	Labour Day
Apr 3	Good Friday	Good Friday
Apr 4	Holy Saturday	Easter Eve
Apr 5	Easter Sunday	Easter Sunday
Apr 6	Easter Monday	Easter Monday
Apr 25	Anzac Day	Anzac Day
Apr 27	Anzac Day	Anzac Day
May 4	Labour Day	Labour Day
May 4	May Day	May Day
Jun 1	Reconciliation Day	Reconciliation Day
Jun 1	Western Australia Day	Western Australia Day
Jun 8	King's Birthday	King's Birthday
Aug 3	Picnic Day	Picnic Day
Sep 28	King's Birthday	King's Birthday
Oct 5	King's Birthday	King's Birthday
Oct 5	Labour Day	Labour Day
Nov 3	Melbourne Cup	Melbourne Cup
Dec 25	Christmas Day	Christmas Day
Dec 28	St. Stephen's Day	Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lara

What is the population of Lara?

Lara has a population of 15,919 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 64 people per square mile, spread across 250.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.0 years.

Is Lara expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,189, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $208,400 (26% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,042 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Lara?

Lara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.9 inches.

How is the job market in Lara?

Lara has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $542. There are 1,512 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Lara?

The median home value in Lara is $208,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,042. The homeownership rate is 77.9%.

Nearby Cities

Corio 15,215 pop · 4.3 mi Lovely Banks 2,271 pop · 4.9 mi Norlane 8,216 pop · 6.1 mi Little River 1,353 pop · 6.5 mi North Geelong 3,049 pop · 6.6 mi Bell Post Hill 4,802 pop · 6.8 mi Bell Park 4,987 pop · 6.9 mi Hamlyn Heights 6,146 pop · 7.9 mi Geelong West 6,775 pop · 8.5 mi Manifold Heights 2,583 pop · 8.8 mi Herne Hill 3,363 pop · 8.8 mi Geelong 282,809 pop · 8.9 mi Geelong city centre 5,881 pop · 9.0 mi East Geelong 3,759 pop · 9.3 mi

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About Lara

People

Economy

Housing

Climate

About Lara

Population

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Lara vs Australia Average

Income: Lara vs Australia

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Climate in Lara

Temperature

Geography

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Earthquake History

Nearby Volcanoes

Monthly Weather

Schools in Lara

Radio Stations near Lara

Museums in Lara

Libraries in Lara

Farmers Markets in Lara

Restaurants in Lara

Cafes in Lara

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Veterinaries in Lara

Train Stations in Lara

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Airports Near Lara

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Quick Facts

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