iheartlara

only 35 mins from the westgate - lara is ideal for melbourne commuters.
property is expensive compared to Geelong, but dirt cheap compared to Melb city.
4 kinders, 3 primary schools, 1 high school but plenty of transport for students into geelong.
public transport to melbourne/geelong is great - trains leave every hour at least.
bus service to geelong is pretty poor.
atmosphere is very small town, community based - not much nightlife or eating - just takeaway (ciccio's pizza is great!) or pub bistro style. shopping is just essentials - safeway, post office, banks, chemist, butcher, grocer and a few gift shops.
very peaceful, friendly place to live!