New House and Land Packages in Lara

Lara presents a diverse property market, with a mix of established homes and new developments. Growth continues across the area (of 89.5 square metres) and contains 6469 dwellings. The median property value is $0, with most homes separate houses with 3 bedrooms.

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Lara is known for its laid-back lifestyle and community spirit and is made up of a mix of age groups – the median age being 37 with 50% of the 16375 residents between the ages of 25–60. The community make-up reflects a diverse demographic, with a large percentage of families and professionals. With work opportunities accessible in both Geelong and Melbourne, it is an attractive locale for many.

Lara has a growing number of amenities, including 45 established parks, covering 6.7 of the area, other recreational spaces like Lara Lake Reserve, the You Yangs, and Serendip Wetlands. Families in the area benefit from access to 7 schools and 8 childcare centres, while older students have access to Deakin University's campus in Geelong. Local shopping precincts cater to daily needs, while nearby Geelong offers extensive retail and entertainment options. Lara's train station provides convenient access to Melbourne, and the proximity to Avalon Airport facilitates travel further afield. Lara locals also enjoy being at the gateway to the Bellarine Peninsula and just 30 minutes to Torquay and the Great Ocean Road.

Why choose Carlisle Homes?

Carlisle Homes is an award-winning builder of new homes in Melbourne, providing exceptional quality to first home buyers and established homeowners alike. Thanks to our excellent reputation and deep market connections, we’ve been trusted to build over 15,000 new homes over the last two decades. In addition, our extensive range of new house designs means we cater to your specific needs, whether that’s a particular home style or block size.

We’re the experts in home and land packages in Lara and are ready to build your new forever home.

20 years of experience in building over 15,000 homes.

Enjoy premium inclusions across three diverse ranges.

Carlisle Connect delivers up-to-the-minute information during construction.

Comprehensive home customisation with Spectra Online.

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Why choose Lara?

Positioned strategically between Geelong and Melbourne, Lara offers a unique lifestyle balance. With its expansive landscapes and community-focused atmosphere, it's a haven for those seeking a relaxed pace with well-connected amenities. Lara's proximity to primary transport links to Geelong and Melbourne – and Avalon Airport – ensures seamless connectivity. Part of the Greater City of Geelong, Lara has the charm of a town with a strong sense of community, coupled with the potential for ongoing growth. Lara presents an ideal setting for families and individuals alike, seeking a quality of life enhanced by both nature and accessibility.

Edgewood, as seen in Cordiale Estate, Lara
Edgewood, as seen in Cordiale Estate, Lara
Bridgewater, as seen in Cordiale Estate, Lara
Bridgewater, as seen in Cordiale Estate, Lara

Lara Suburb Profile

Lara presents a diverse property market, with a mix of established homes and new developments. Growth continues across the area (of 0 square metres) and contains 0 dwellings. The median property value is $0, with most homes separate houses with 3 bedrooms.

Lara demographics

Lara is known for its laid-back lifestyle and community spirit and is made up of a mix of age groups – the median age being 37 with 50% of the 16375 residents between the ages of 25–60. The community make-up reflects a diverse demographic, with a large percentage of families and professionals. With work opportunities accessible in both Geelong and Melbourne, it is an attractive locale for many.

Lara amenities

Lara has a growing number of amenities, including 45 established parks, covering 6.7 of the area, other recreational spaces like Lara Lake Reserve, the You Yangs, and Serendip Wetlands. Families in the area benefit from access to 7 schools and 8 childcare centres, while older students have access to Deakin University's campus in Geelong. Local shopping precincts cater to daily needs, while nearby Geelong offers extensive retail and entertainment options. Lara's train station provides convenient access to Melbourne, and the proximity to Avalon Airport facilitates travel further afield. Lara locals also enjoy being at the gateway to the Bellarine Peninsula and just 30 minutes to Torquay and the Great Ocean Road.



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Over 100 floorplan designs

Choose from over 100 floorplans

Looking for a designer kitchen, oversized walk-in robe, or 5-bedroom home design? With Carlisle’s meticulously designed floorplans, you can build your dream home with beautiful living spaces for your family and friends.

Premium facade range

Select your facade

Our facade design range includes premium features like timber detailing, glass balustrading and much more, at an affordable price. From contemporary style to resort feel, we have the perfect facade for your home.

Customise your home with the Spectra Showroom

Customise with Spectra

At our award-winning Spectra Showroom, you’ll be able to see and touch a wide range of quality products; with design consultants on hand to guide you through selecting the finishes for your home.

Build your dream home with Carlisle Homes

We build your dream home

Our build time guarantee gives you ultimate peace of mind – so you’ll know the date that you’ll be moving into your dream home.

Amazing knockdown rebuild experience

Carlisle Homes made our knockdown rebuild simple and stress-free. Their team guided us through every step and was always available to help. Their strong reputation in Melbourne truly held up. Now living in our dream home, we wouldn’t change a thing. If you’re thinking of building new, especially a knockdown rebuild, we highly recommend them.


Michael & Tina
Matisse 35

Positive experience for first-home buyers

As first-home buyers in Melbourne, the process felt both exciting and overwhelming. We wanted something affordable that suited our style—and Carlisle Homes stood out. Their EasyLiving range was perfect for us, and the glowing reviews gave us confidence. Their strong reputation for quality and customer care sealed the deal.


Karlie & Sam
EasyLiving Series

Carlisle Homes redefined perfection!

When we decided to build our dream home, we knew we needed a design that fit our lifestyle and preferences. Carlisle Homes offered the flexibility to customise their floorplans, allowing us to create a space that truly felt like ours. The various options that were available for us to reconfigure has allowed us to really customise the house to meet the specific needs that we have as a family.


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Frequently asked questions

What exactly is a house and land package in Lara?

You've seen house and land for sale in Lara, but what does that mean? Well, by bringing together the contracts for land and house construction, it means we can speed up the process of building your new home on the land that you choose.

At Carlisle Homes, we have house and land packages in Lara and across Victoria.

How long does it take Carlisle Homes to build a house?

Each individual build will take a different amount of time, depending on the complexity of the home being constructed and any difficulties related to the site and construction. However, on average, it takes 10 months for Carlisle to build a house in Lara. To find out more, you can read more about our timeline process online.

Does Carlisle keep customers informed?

We most certainly will. When you buy Lara house and land packages through Carlisle Homes, you'll also get access to Carlisle Connect. It's our online tool for keeping you up to date with construction, and will also help you have easy access to user guides, manuals, and warranties.

If you're looking for inspiration for your new home, visit our Home Files blog. From design to financing, it has plenty of tips and tricks about what you can do with a brand new house and land package in Lara.

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