Laramummy

Lara is a lovely community. It has plenty of parks and playgrounds, a good bakery and plenty of lovely walking/riding tracks. It is not somewhere I would recommend living if you do not own a car or are not fond of driving. The bus runs only about once an hour and the trains also run on a similar schedule (with the exception of peak hours) so it is very difficult to get around. Lara is situated about half way between Geelong and Werribee and it is an easy 15-20 minute drive to each. There is also very easy access to Melbourne city via the trains and freeway (but the trains are MUCH faster than sitting in traffic). If you love Geelong but work in Melbourne then Lara is the perfect town for you. It is also ideal for those who are looking for affordable properties in the Geelong area whilst avoiding rough neighbourhoods like Corio and Norlane.