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| Locality | Lara |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Greater Geelong City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -38.01208 |
| Longitude | 144.41063 |
| Population | 15,919 |
| Density | 177.9 /km² |
| Area | 89.5 km² |
| Elevation | 13 m |
| Postcode | 3212 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 53 km west-southwest |
Lara is a locality in the Greater Geelong City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of 15,919. The locality covers an area of 89.5 km², giving a population density of about 177.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 13 m above sea level. It lies approximately 53 km west-southwest of Melbourne. Lara is located at 38.0121°S, 144.4106°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3212.
Lara sits on the western edge of the Bellarine Peninsula, a landscape shaped by ancient volcanic forces and the patient work of wind and water. It lies 15.8 km north-north-east of Geelong, VIC (from Geelong, VIC: bearing 15°T), and is situated 7.0 km north-north-east of Corio. The land here rolls with a gentle, ochre-tinted vigour, a mosaic of dry grasses and scattered gum trees that catch the sharp Australian sunlight. In the distance, the faint shimmer of salt lakes hints at the arid beauty of the region, a stark contrast to the distant, softer blues of the bay. The air, especially after a rain, carries a clean, earthy scent, a testament to the resilient vegetation that clings to the slightly undulating terrain, a quiet strength in its persistence.
The story of Lara is one of agricultural ambition, born from the rich, dark soils that once sustained vast pastoral holdings. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile land, cleared the bush and established farms, their labours etched into the very pattern of the fields, a legacy that still defines much of the local character. While the traditional farming economy has evolved, with some land now supporting vineyards that yield crisp, cool-climate wines, and others dedicated to grazing livestock, the spirit of the land endures. A notable landmark is the You Yangs Regional Park, a striking granite outcrop that dominates the horizon, offering expansive views and a reminder of the region's geological past. This proximity to the mountains, coupled with its strategic position as a gateway to the peninsula, has shaped Lara into a place where the quiet hum of rural life intersects with the growing needs of a developing peri-urban centre, a subtle yet palpable dynamism.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Lara, Victoria. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Lara, in the Greater Geelong City local government area.
Detailed location data for Lara includes the postcode (3212), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Greater Geelong City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Lara is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |