Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
1663 Gravity Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone
LEP: Geelong Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres
Min Lot Size
400m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Lara has a strong public primary school in Lara Primary and access to Corio Bay P-12 College for secondary education. Catholic alternatives including Sacred Heart and St. Theresa's provide faith-based options, while independent schools such as Kardinia International and Geelong College offer broader choice within 5–8 km. Always confirm catchment status with the VIC education department.
Likely public catchment
Properties in Lara are likely zoned for Lara Primary School (primary) and Corio Bay P-12 College (secondary). Verify catchment boundaries via the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) School Catchment system.
Nearby schools
Lara Primary School
In catchmentCorio Bay P-12 College
In catchmentSacred Heart Primary School, Lara
Geelong College
Kardinia International School
St. Theresa's Primary School, Manifold Heights
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
1663 Gravity Street in Lara experiences moderate traffic conditions typical of a residential area in outer Melbourne. The location has reasonable accessibility to major routes with some congestion during peak hours, particularly toward the Geelong Road corridor.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Peak hour traffic (7-9am and 4-6pm) sees increased congestion on Geelong Road and approaches to the Princes Highway, as commuters travel toward Melbourne CBD and Geelong. Local residential streets experience moderate through-traffic during these periods.
Public Transport
Approximately 1.2-1.5km to nearest bus services on Geelong Road; limited direct public transport access on Gravity Street itself. Lara train station is approximately 3-4km away, requiring vehicle access or longer travel times via public transport.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Lara, located in the Geelong region of Victoria, is situated within the Corangamite catchment and has areas mapped under the LSIO due to local drainage and inundation risk from overland flow and local waterways. The suburb is relatively low-lying and has experienced localized flooding during heavy rainfall events. Planning controls emphasize flood-compatible design and appropriate finished floor levels to manage medium flood risk.
Planning Controls
- •LSIO applies to areas prone to flooding from local catchments; development requires flood impact assessment
- •SBO may apply to certain properties; fill or floor level requirements to reduce flood risk
- •Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CCMA) consultation for water management and drainage
- •Local planning scheme requirements for flood-compatible construction and finished floor levels above 1% AEP
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Lara is a semi-urban suburb in the Geelong region with moderate tree cover but predominantly developed land use and low topographic relief. The suburb is typically not within the Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) or Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO), though properties on the western and southern edges may warrant site-specific assessment. Standard building practices generally apply; however, verification with Geelong City Council and current VicMap data is essential for individual properties.
Crime & Safety
Lara is a developing suburb in the Geelong region of Victoria with crime rates generally consistent with regional Victorian averages. Theft-related offences represent the largest crime category, while violent crimes remain relatively moderate for the area. The suburb maintains stable crime patterns with no significant escalation trends in recent years.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Lara is experiencing moderate residential and industrial development activity, driven by its proximity to Geelong, the Princes Freeway corridor, and the established Avalon industrial precinct. Recent approvals and construction focus on medium-density residential estates and town centre activation, with supporting infrastructure upgrades planned to manage growth.
Lara Town Centre Residential Precinct
0.5 kmMedium-density residential development with ground-floor retail and community facilities planned for central Lara near the town centre.
Determination: 2026
Avalon Precinct Industrial Estate Extension
3.2 kmStaged industrial land release and subdivision in the Avalon precinct to accommodate logistics and manufacturing enterprises.
Lara Residential Subdivision (Stage 2)
2.1 kmContinuation of residential estate development with 150+ lots for detached and townhouse construction.
Determination: 2025
Lara Primary School Expansion
1.5 kmCapacity expansion and new learning facilities to accommodate growing residential catchment in the area.
Princes Freeway Interchange Upgrade
2.8 kmState-level upgrade to improve traffic flow and access to surrounding industrial and residential precincts.
Heritage & Conservation
Lara is a outer suburban area in the Greater Geelong region with limited heritage significance. While the locality has some early-20th-century infrastructure such as the railway station, the suburb is predominantly residential with modern development and lacks formal heritage conservation overlays or extensive state/local heritage listings. Most properties are unrestricted for development purposes.
Nearby Heritage Items