Lara — Houses

NEUTRAL
VIC 3212 House Rank #16 of 32 in Geelong
$704K
Median House Price · recent comparable sales
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DEMAND LIQUIDITY AFFORD GROWTH YIELD SUPPLY
VERDICT
NEUTRAL
DEMAND
28 buyers/listing
Neutral
LIQUIDITY
35d DOM
Weak
AFFORDABILITY
7.2% vs 5yr
Neutral
GROWTH OUTLOOK
Average
Neutral
YIELD
4.1%
Strong
SUPPLY PRESSURE
1.5% vacancy
Neutral
#16/32 Average Structure 33 $704K

Atlaso rates Lara houses as HOLD. Average growth outlook. Vacancy remains tight at 1.52%, but conviction is not high enough for a BUY rating. Better houses options may be available in Geelong.

At $704K, Lara ranks #16 of 32 houses in Geelong. The long-term structural outlook is Average. Prices grew 10.7% over the past year, showing strong momentum.

OPPORTUNITY ENGINE

Structural opportunity remains selective at this price level.

5 stronger-positioned houses identified in Geelong.

Lara Price History

All houses · monthly median sale price

Market Intelligence

What's Happening Now

Buyer's Market Stock rising, prices softening. Buyers have leverage.
+0.3%
Asking Prices (3mo)
-0.3%
Rents (12mo)
3.1%
Vacancy
46%
Fresh Stock (<30d)

House Asking Prices (12 months)

$747K

House Weekly Rents (12 months)

$601/wk

Vacancy Rate (24 months)

--- 1.5% tight --- 3.0% loose

Listing Age (12 months)

Fresh (<30d) 30-60d 60-90d 90-180d 180d+

Data for postcode 3212.

Suburb Profile

Lara at a Glance

SEIFA Index
6/10
Above average
Household Income
$1,966/wk
Median household
Median Age
37
Years
Mortgage Stress
20%
of income
Population Growth
+2.4%
vs state +2.2%
Ownership Mix
26.9% owned 45.4% mortgage 25.2% renting

Demographic Trends

Lara Over Time

Median Household Income (Census)

Population Growth Rate (Census)

Dwelling Composition (Census)

Rental Yield History

Census data: ABS. Yield series: weekly market data.

Full Lara Analysis

Access the full structural analysis, fair value estimate, bedroom-level pricing, and supply intelligence.

3-Year Structural Outlook Strong
Conviction Level High
Fair Value Gap X.X% undervalued
3-Bed House Price $X,XXX,XXX
Gross Yield X.X%
Weekly Rent $XXX
SEIFA Decile X/10
Building Approvals XX dwellings

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lara a good suburb to invest in?
Atlaso rates Lara as HOLD confidence for capital growth. In our out-of-sample testing, 90% of our STRONG BUY suburbs grew more than 8% annually. Our model analyses price trends, volume, demographics, and market conditions across Lara and 46 Australian cities to generate this rating.
What is the median house price in Lara?
The current median house price in Lara, vic is $704K, with annual growth of +9.5%. Properties sell in approximately 35 days.
How fast do properties sell in Lara?
Properties in Lara sell in 35 days on average. The market is currently rated Average. This is in line with the broader market.
What is the growth outlook for Lara?
Atlaso's model analyses 23 structural signals including price history, volume trends, yields, and vacancy to rate Lara's growth potential. The model predicts whether a suburb is likely to outperform, not by how much. Our ratings have been validated across 46 Australian cities, with 90% of top-rated suburbs growing more than 8% a year.
What is the rental yield in Lara?
The gross rental yield for houses in Lara is 4.1%. This is above the national average, making it attractive for yield-focused investors.

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