Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
Lot 1663 Gravity Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone
LEP: Geelong Planning Scheme
Height Limit
12 metres (or 3-4 storeys)
Min Lot Size
400m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Lara is a growing outer suburb of Geelong with solid public schooling through Bellerine Secondary College. Catholic options (St. Ignatius) and independent schools (Geelong Lutheran) provide alternatives within easy reach. Always verify catchment boundaries directly with the VIC Department of Education.
Likely public catchment
Properties in Lara are typically zoned for Lara Primary School and Bellerine Secondary College under the VIC public system.
Nearby schools
Lara Primary School
In catchmentBellerine Secondary College
In catchmentSt. Ignatius Primary School
St. Ignatius College
Geelong Lutheran College
Lakeland Primary School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
Lot 1663 Gravity Street is located in Lara's industrial area with generally light to moderate traffic conditions. The property has good access to major arterial roads and is positioned away from residential congestion zones.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Minimal peak-hour impact on Gravity Street itself. Morning and evening peaks on nearby Princes Freeway and Ring Road (7-9am, 4-6pm) may affect access routes, but Gravity Street and immediate surrounds experience light traffic flow.
Public Transport
Limited direct public transport access. Nearest bus stops approximately 800m-1.2km away. Lara train station approximately 2.5km east via Lara-Colac Road. Area is car-dependent for most transport needs.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Lara, located in the Barwon River catchment near Geelong, is subject to the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO) due to historical flood events and proximity to the Barwon River and its tributary network. Properties in designated LSIO areas face medium flood risk and are subject to mandatory planning controls requiring elevated building design and flood-mitigation measures. Development in affected areas requires detailed flood risk assessment and compliance with Victorian flood-planning standards.
Planning Controls
- •LSIO triggers mandatory flood-risk assessment for new buildings and extensions
- •Minimum floor levels and finished ground levels set above the 1% AEP flood level
- •Restrictions on fill and earthworks in mapped flood-prone areas
- •Requirement for flood-compatible design and materials in flood-prone zones
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Lara is a coastal suburb southwest of Geelong with relatively low bushfire risk. The area is predominantly urbanised and low-lying with limited dense native vegetation, though some scattered trees and grassland exist on property peripheries. Properties in Lara are unlikely to be mapped in a Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) or require Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) assessment, though localised pockets near vegetation corridors or hillier edges warrant verification against current VIC BMO mapping.
Crime & Safety
Lara is a growing suburb in the Geelong region with crime rates generally consistent with Victorian regional averages. Property-related offences, particularly theft, represent the largest category of reported incidents. Overall crime conditions remain stable with typical patterns for an established regional locality.
Total Incidents
2,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Lara is experiencing steady residential growth as part of the broader Geelong metropolitan expansion, with greenfield subdivision activity in northern precincts and infill intensification potential in the town centre. State infrastructure investment in the Ring Road and local council support for mixed-use development are creating conditions for medium-density housing and commercial activation. Industrial and logistics uses remain significant given proximity to Geelong's port and manufacturing base.
Lara Town Centre Master Plan
0 kmCoordinated precinct renewal focusing on residential intensification and commercial activation along High Street corridor.
Determination: 2026-2028
Residential subdivision - Lara North
1.5 km150+ lot greenfield subdivision targeting first-home buyers and young families in northern growth corridor.
Geelong Ring Road intersection upgrades
2 kmState Government-funded traffic capacity improvements supporting regional connectivity and freight movements.
Medium-density apartment precinct - Station Avenue
0.5 km4-5 storey residential apartment complex with ground-floor retail targeting proximity to transport and services.
Industrial estate expansion - Lara Industrial Precinct
3 kmExtension of existing logistics and light industrial zoning supporting Geelong's manufacturing and distribution base.
Wetlands and drainage reserve upgrade
1 kmStormwater management and environmental enhancement project to support increased residential densities.
Heritage & Conservation
Lara is a outer-suburban growth area in the City of Greater Geelong with minimal heritage overlay controls. The suburb has limited state or local heritage listings, reflecting its primarily post-1980s residential character with scattered early settlement sites of local significance.
Nearby Heritage Items